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                             THE HANDICAP DIGEST

                                 Issue # 2903

                           Monday, August 31, 1992

Today's Topics:


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                              Paraplegic coach
                          Re: on disability and sex
                               Transportation
                            War amps & computers!
                              re: Nintendo Help
                               MS/HELP/Fatigue
                            Wheelchair Tow Truck
                                  Re: RSDS
                            Files Now Available!!


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Subject: Paraplegic coach
From: Arlette.Lefebvre@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Arlette Lefebvre)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL


     PARAPLEGIC WINS RIGHT TO COACH LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM:
   ________________________________________________________

Phoenix, AZ, July 9.

A paraplegic won a court order to continue coaching baseball,
despite a Little League rule that bars his wheelchair from the
field.

Lawrence Anderson sued Little League Baseball Inc., challenging a
rule that allows wheelchair coaches in the dugout but prohibits
them on the field because young players "should not have the added
concern of avoiding a collision with a wheelchair".

The judge ruled that the Little League rule violated the Americans
with Disabilities Act.

   SOURCE: CBC News wire, Canadian Press.
   CONTACT: Little League Baseball Headquarters,
            Box 3485, Williamsport, PA 17701

   (Little League has a "Challenger Division" for disabled youngsters.)

               A bientot, I hope...?

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Subject: Re: on disability and sex
From: Patricia.Bregman@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Patricia Bregman)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL


  >>people, discrimination, surprising sources of support,
  >>relationships, identity conflicts, sub-cultures' reponses to ADA.
  >>I would appreciate hearing from anyone who would like to offer
  >>experiences or ideas.  My e-mail address is phoenixl@netcom.com and
  >>my number is 510-548-9215 .  (Desires for confidentiality will be
  >>very much respected.)

        There is a Disability and Sexuality Network in Toronto that is
        involved with some of the issues you are interested in.  You can
        contact the Network through PUSH Ont (Persons United for Self
        Help).  The people involved are Fran Odette and Lucy Costa.

        The phone number is 416-596-1766

        The address is:  180 Dundas St. W., Suite 1700
                         Toronto, Ont. M4W 1Z8

        I work as a lawyer in a legal clinic specializing in disability
        issues, both policy and test cases.  There is an HIV law project
        operating in the clinic and I will see if they have any
        information related more generally to disability issues.

        There is a relatively large gay and lesbian population in
        Ontario, including some people with disabilities. In fact, there
        is a bulletin board devoted to lesbian issues in general run by
        a woman who is a psychiatric survivor.

        Do you have a particular focus for this paper?

MF>Bill, I believe you're guilty of misreading the original posting: the
  >request was for those who fall under the umbrella of the ADA and (Venn
  >diagram intersection!) consider themselves members of sexual
  >minorities.

        In Ontario sexual orientation is a recognized ground under the
        Human Rights Code which prohibits discrimination, except in the
        area of sexual harassment at the moment.  The Canadian Human
        Rights Code does not specifically refer to sexual orientation,
        but in a case released last week, the Ontario Court of Appeal
        ruled that sexual orientation is a minority that is
        discriminated against and therefore, the Canadian Human Rights
        Code is contrary to the Charter of Rights in Freedoms (Canada's
        equivalent to the BIll of Rights).

        The court further ruled that rather than invalidate the Human
        Rights Code, the ground of sexual orientation should be read
        into the code.  The Federal government has not yet indicated
        whether or not it will be appealed, but they had already
        indicate their intention to amend the Federal legislation to
        include sexual orientation.

MF>marshall
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Subject: Transportation
From: Patricia.Bregman@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Patricia Bregman)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL


  >for the railroads, subways and light rail and also for Boston. Also the
  >buses in downstate NY and NJ. Would like to set up a transportation
  >forum on DEN to coordinate the info perhaps
  >                                             BOB

        Although you seem to be collecting information on the US, if you
        are interested there is an coalition of disability groups in
        Ontario called Trans-Action which has been lobbying,
        succesfully, for increased accessibilty in urban transit and
        inter-city transit.

        You can get information from them at:

                180 Dundas St., Suite 1700
                Toronto, Ont. M5G 1Z8

        The inter-city transit company announced yesterday that 42
        trains would be modified to accommodate people with
        disabilities.  At the moment, there is no inter-city
        transportation on either buses or trains that is accessible,
        with the exception of one demonstration bus.

        There is wheel-trans in Toronto, along with wheel-chair
        accessible cabs.  Transactions would be able to give you more
        detailed information.

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Subject: War amps & computers!
From: Doug.Giles@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Doug Giles)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL


    ARLETTE LEFEBVRE said to ALL

AL                 WAR AMPS TRAIN YOUNG AMPUTEES TO USE COMPUTERS:
                ____________________________________________________

AL  The War Amputees of Canada's new JUMPSTART program trains child
    amputees to use computers.

AL  The War Amps will PROVIDE HOME COMPUTERS and EDUCATIONAL
    SOFTWARE PACKAGES for children in the Child Amputee Program
    (CHAMP).

AL  Jumpstart was just one of many new War Amps' programs revealed
    during the Western CHAMP seminar in Winnipeg.

Arlette,  I've was able to get a little more information on this.
It would appear that the JUMPSTART programme is for children
(defined here as people 18 years and under) with multiple
amputations (3 or more). Amputees who do not fall into this
category, children or adults, may still be eligible for financial
support.  Information is available from:

War Amputee's of Canada
2827 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
Ontario,   Canada               K1V 0C4

Tel. 1-800-465-2677

CHAMP programme contact:      Penny Gelinas Financial Assistance
contact: Mary Beamish

                                 Cold Lake,  AB
             ouglas  iles        CANADA
             Pacem relinquo vobis    pacem meam do vobis

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Subject: re: Nintendo Help
From: Betsy.Fenti@f650.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Betsy Fenti)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:260/650 - School Board, Hornell NY


Nintendo does make a controller for the disabled.  It is a controller
that is worn on the chest with an adjustable joystick that is moved by
the user's chin.  The fire buttons are operated by a sip & puff
mechanism.  It comes with a very hefty price tag of $175.  For more
infomation call 1 800 255-3700 and ask about the Hands Free
Controller.  Nintendo is very helpful in answering question.  I can
not use my hands  and I own a Nintendo Game Boy.  Because I use a
mouthstick to play, I am unable to press the buttons and move the
controller pad at the same time.  We call them and ask them which
cartridges require two buttons to be pressed at once.  They will send
you a brochure about their controller.  I hope I gave you some useful
information.

Betsy

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Subject: MS/HELP/Fatigue
From: Bruce.Couper@f401.n229.z1.fidonet.org (Bruce Couper)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:229/401 - The Connection HST!, Oshawa ON


AF>Shalom Bruce, Good to hear from you. I guess you can see by my
  > notes that I am not at all optimistic. I did not mention that I had
  > MS to my employer having being told by the MS support group here
  > that this was the best policy. Now I dont know. Also I need a
  > physical for the job can they fire you on the grounds of what they
  > find from it?

I wish I could offer more Aaron, but even your last question I cannot
address; your laws are different and your country's attitudes towards
social programs rather harsher.

AF>My hardest task is sleeping at night.

A not too uncommon, though often sporadic, problem for MSrs.  I have
sometimes had to resort to mild over-the-counter sleeping  aids; I've
probably done so about once or twice a year for only a few days at a
time, so no drug dependance, but it was neccessary.

You're right about learning to listen to your body, Aaron and those of
us with MS, CFS etc understand the grinding fatigue.  Keep working at
learning to pace yourself and trying to get enough rest.

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Subject: Wheelchair Tow Truck
From: Bruce.Couper@f401.n229.z1.fidonet.org (Bruce Couper)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:229/401 - The Connection HST!, Oshawa ON


BB>out.  "I just had to sit there."  Smith has started up a bus
  >service in which volunteer drivers will pick up people whose
  >wheelchairs have broken down, take them home and even get their
  >chairs repaired.  People in broken wheelchairs simply have to hand
  >the service's phone number to a passerby and ask the person to call
  >it. End

BB>I have always wondered how often this dilemna occurs and what
  >recourse you have.  This man took action.  Hopefully, others will,
  >too.  TTYL

I've had my scooter's batteries die suddenly (internal short) in
downtown Calgary a few years back.  Calgary Handibus would give priority
to sending a bus and driver to rescue someone in such a case and in
fact, they were there quickly and the driver was able to push me and the
scooter.

If I had a breakdown while I was out such that it would be difficult or
impossible for Handibus to manage a rescue (a wheel fell off?), I would
have called the medical supply company who supplied the wheelchair; they
were all pretty good about that sort of thing.

I'd be a bit more worried, here.

I've been stuck twice since moving back to Oshawa.  Once, I misjudged
where the curb ramp was and dropped my front wheel over, getting the
chassis hung up; the second, I got bogged down in loose sand where a
sidewalk was torn up.  Both times I waited literally only moments before
strangers gave me a hand.

I think a volunteer-based rescue service such as you reported would be a
very good idea.  Affordable cellular phones would help, too.

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Subject: Re: RSDS
From: graham@venus.iucf.indiana.edu (Jim Graham)

In article <24045@handicap.news>, Bob.Eagly@f21.n3619.z1.fidonet.org
(Bob Eagly) writes...
>Index Number: 24045
>
>Wayne, I have RSD in my right arm and it goes up to my right ear
>and across half of my chest. I am in pain all the time, don't know
>any more what it's like not to be. I have just resently got a Tens
>Unit and I am one of those people that get good results from it.
>With it on I can tolerate most of the pain. I also try to keep a
>stiff upper lip if you know what I mean. I don't like getting
>crabby, allthough at times I can not help it. I am lucky my family
>is pretty understanding. Well hope this finds you in good spirits,
>and will write again            BOB

I too, have RSDS.  It is in my right foot and lower leg.

It began around March of 1992, and has grown progressively worse
since that time.

It took several physicians to finally come to a diagnosis, and
unfortunately, I am in the last stage of the syndrome.

In the last couple of weeks, the pain, swelling, discoloration,
and temperature changes have begun spreading up the leg toward the
knee.

Nerve blocks with Morphine infusion has killed the pain for about
a day at a time, so the blocks aren't as effective as they should
be.

I am now facing an epidural pump, or a sympathectomy, depending on
what I choose.

Unfortunately, the blocks don't seem to arrest the spread of the
syndrome, and even my therapists have hinted of amputation below
the knee, to stop it.

This is not a pleasant alternative to the pain, but if it's the only
one, I'll go for it, just to get my life back.


Jim Graham

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Subject: Files Now Available!!
From: patt@squid.tram.com (Patt Bromberger)

[This is from the Holistic Discussion Group and was originally from
 ST9996@SIUCVMB.BITNET]

Hello fellow-netfriends!

This letter is to inform everyone that files are now available on
HOLISTIC. There are only four files up at this point in time, but
more are coming soon. Computing Affairs here helped me out with all
the details and I'm glad to see it all works. However, if anyone
notices anything funky, please send me some mail and I'll give the
problem my attention (and maybe also give it to Computing Affairs :-> )

One of the files that was compiled by Brian Bentz, the BOOKLIST, is
not online yet because I have more books to add to it. So, if you
have other books that you have personally read, and feel fit within
the scope of this list and it's kind subscribers, send me some
personal E-mail and I'll add it to the list.

INSTRUCTIONS:
============
Send a message to LISTERV here with the command "INDEX HOLISTIC"
Select the file you want, and then send "GET filename type"
(For instance, GET ACTION FDA).

Thanks everyone! I appreciate everyone who helped out.

Curt






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