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From: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: sexual adjustment
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:17:31 GMT
Reply-To: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:150/175.1 - Busted Flush BBS, New Castle DE
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference

Index Number: 24254

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

     Two more books on sexual adjustment:

TITLE:  Sexual rehabilitation of the spinal-cord-injured patient
           / edited by Jose Florante J. Leyson.

TITLE:  Human sexuality and rehabilitation medicine : sexual
        functioning following spinal cord injury
           / edited by Ami Sha`ked.

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From: Steve.Matzura@f203.n2603.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Matzura)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Teaching Math to the
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:06:00 GMT
Reply-To: Steve.Matzura@f203.n2603.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2603/203 - The Shop Mail Only, Flushing NY
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24203

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 >  DM> all my calculus books transcribed into
 >  DM> Braille Nemeth code, even
 >  DM> though most of the books were
 >  DM> available on tape.  (Have you ever
 >  DM> listened to a tape recording of a trig
 >  DM> table?!)  Braille affords

 > Listening to a topology text on tape is by far worse! <grin>

I started having these kinds of trouble from the word GO with
Thompson's calculus text in 12th grade, and no matter how hard I
tried, the tapes, good as they were, just didn't work for me.  I
had a Welsh calc teacher in high school who'd never dealt with a
blind person before, but without losing all sense of directrix (ha)
he was able to make really good graphs for me when I needed them.
Sometimes I even tried drawing them myself freehand with an AFB
RLDK just to see how close I came in understanding what was really
going on.

 > also paid to have books transcribed; I still have them all, including

...  If you have the original Thompson's, would you be willing to
part with it?  I'd give a lot to re-study that old stuff in
Braille, and I'd probably even go as far as to pick up a print copy
and follow along with the taped version with my Optacon looking at
the examples and graphs, but oh, the luxury of having that stuff in
Braille ... wow.

 > I agree completely with all your other comments; I believe good
 > Braille
 > skills to be almost (not quite but almost) a prerequisite to really
 > do
 > well in advanced math.

I'd even go so far as to say, to do well in math of any kind, good
Braille skills are in fact a must, whether you actually use the
Braille code or start out with a Taylor slate or an abacus,
whatever, those tactile recognition skills have got to be there for
you, or by the time you get to plane (let's not even talk about
non-Euclidean) geometry the concept of representing
three-dimensional figures in a two-dimensional medium will go right
over your head!

 > irritates me when those who advise the blind discourage them from
 > trying
 > math and the sciences.

Agreemsg.

 > Fellow BlinkTalkers, be sure to save Mr. Martin's post; it's the
 > sanest
 > thing I've seen here yet on this subject (as I said).

I'm sorry I missed the original--it fell off the edge of the
message base without my viewing it.

 Italy could never win a war. We are too sensitive.
 -Benito Mussolini

... Via FrontDoor 2.02/NC

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From: Patti.Bader@p0.f323.n202.z1.fidonet.org (Patti Bader)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Fried Death !!!
Date: 3 Sep 92 12:57:19 GMT
Reply-To: Patti.Bader@p0.f323.n202.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:202/323.0 - SHENK'S EXPRESS, La Mesa
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference

Index Number: 24318

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 -=> Quoting Curtis Oglesby to Joe Chamberlain <=-

 JC>     Maintenance doses of any antibiotic should be avoided
 JC> because they weaken the bodies natural defences.  In addition,
 JC> when you do get an infection while taking a maintenance drug, the
 JC> infection is often harder to get rid of.

 CO> True.  I've always been concerned about those very issues.  Guess I
 CO> in good shape for many years.  Maybe it's time for a change. -!-

Hi!  Just thought I'd interject here.  I was on maintenance antibiotics for
many years and became immune to almost all of them.  About 2 years ago, my
uro and I hit upon something that has seemed to work for me (knock-wood), the
first 5 days of the month I take an antibiotic (Cipro) twice a day.  This seems
to wipe out any starting infection effectively.  In 2 years I've only had to
take additional antibiotics once and that's because when I was in the hospital
they put in a foley.  Otherwise I do intermitten catherization 6-7 times a day.
I also take 500 mg Vitamin C twice a day, I've heard various opinions on this.
Patti

... Time is nature's way of keeping everything from happening at once

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From: Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: RETURN FROM THE PAST!
Date: 2 Sep 92 16:23:56 GMT
Reply-To: Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:203/11 - The Broken Rose BBS, Sacramento CA
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 24268

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Hi,

Well, just a note to let you know that everyones favourite (and I
hope mine too) electronic eared dea"f"head musician is back from
her trip to New England! I hope that everyone has been well!

Just a note of possible disinterest; I just recently bought an
Irish frame drum, commonly known as a "Bohdran" which my son,
Stephen decorated by painting our family Coat of Arms, name and
motto on the calfskin head.

The word "Bohdran" comes from the Irish word "bodhar" meaning
"deaf" or "dull sounding." So, I would ask, who better to play such
an instrument than yours truly!!! I love the way it thuds and
vibtartes. Feels so good like an Irish drun should!

Anyway, I'm back!!!!!

Keepin' the faith!

.                            Vixen

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From: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Electroejaculation
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:18:24 GMT
Reply-To: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:150/175.1 - Busted Flush BBS, New Castle DE
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference

Index Number: 24258

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a message to Allison Cozzi <16 Aug 92 00:38> Mark Munson wrote:

 MM>    I have been down for a while, but you guys scare me, just the look
 MM>    of the word scares me!  Could you give me some info on where I can
 MM>    obtain the article?  Damn, sounds like birth control for Terminator

        FYI......

        Fathering children is no longer out of question for the
spinal cord injured person.  Through the use of a procedure
called electro-ejaculation, many individuals with SCI are now
fathering children.

        Under the direction of a reproductive urologist this
specialized procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis.
Contact a urologist attached to an SCI center for further
details.

        This guy might at Hines VA might have info on the
above too.

        Electricity could get you off bladder control drugs.
Phyiologist James Walter at the Hines (Ill.) VA needs
volunteers for a clinical trial of electrical stimulation to
control bladder hyperreflexia.  The ideal subject is a male
who is trying to get off of anticholinergic drugs.

        The procedure requires attaching electrodes to your
penis with what looks like a Band-aid.  Current passes from
a pocket unit and stimulates the nerve just under the skin.
The electrical change is suppose to override unwanted
signals which cause leakage.  When the bladder is full, the
subject turns off the stimulator and voids in his usual way.

        Walker has gotten good results in the lab and is now
working on an at-home version.  For information on the eight
week study, contact Pat Sibley, RN, 708-343-7200 ext. 5034.

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From: Ann.Stalnaker@f2120.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Cultists
Date: 2 Sep 92 16:26:27 GMT
Reply-To: Ann.Stalnaker@f2120.n124.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:124/2120 - Fingers Talk, Irving TX
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 24277

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 JO> Quite true, including many like you who were born deaf.  Even
 JO> some whose first language was ASL.

I know, I found that out when I attended my first SHHH convention.
I had never seen such warm, kind, caring and down-to-earth
folks at any deaf/HoH convention as I did at Little Rock.  I
think this is why I felt so at home and comfortable with everyone.

 JO> I have deaf friends, even DEAF friends, who have better audiograms
 JO> than I have.  But I'm not deaf - I'm hearing impaired or hard of
 JO> hearing.  (Hmmm, maybe I'm still in denial :-)

Nah...

 JO> I believe everyone has the right to "label" themselves however
 JO> they wish.  The principal distinction that I see in SHHH members
 JO> is that, whatever their hearing loss, they choose to remain part
 JO> of the hearing world.  They're NOT cultists.

I agree - I think those who are cultists are the ones who make
things so difficult for the rest of us.  Hope you've received my
latest updates via Stu's BBS.  :-)  I just thought you might get
a kick out of them!

To further elaborate, I think the problem I have dealing with the
attitudes of the cultists is the fact they won't accept being
individuals first instead of deaf persons first.

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From: Pepsi@f37.n342.z1.fidonet.org (Pepsi)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Want to meet and make new friends
Date: 3 Sep 92 18:19:32 GMT
Reply-To: Pepsi@f37.n342.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:342/37 - Deafy's First Post , Stony Plain Alta
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 24353

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Hi My name is Pepsi, I am pure bred  Shetland Sheepdog and  I am  a
Hearing Ear  Dog. I work for my masters Peter and  Marie Haskins.
They are deaf.

My duties are to let  them know when someone at the  door, or
when the phones ringing,I  can do many errands  like when My
masters have grandchildren dropped over, I keep eye on them  ,   If
Marie need Peter, She will get meto go outside and find Peter and
bring  him here, He always work work work work outside  ..If Peter
need Marie he  get me to get Marie. If  the   Microwave goes off I
tell Marie that it is  ready. When they are  ready for bed. I  tell
Marie or Peter that  I  need to go outside to relieve myself, I
always  sleep near Peter because when the alarm clock go offI wake
Peter at 5.30 AM every day. If Michael, Michelle,Marlene, Mildred,
Jeri, Doni , Glen, Barbara or Sandra( their grandchildren) are
staying  for a few days, It is my job to make sure that they dont
play in bed and  make  sure they are asleep, Sometimes when they
cried, I  go get Marie and wake her up and she follows me to the
one that needs  attention.

One of my best favorites I do love taking  long walks with Peter. I
must walk at his left side. And also I love to  go for rides  in
the Van or in Station Wagon or in Pick Up  . And the best of all I
love the best is that I  love watching my Master Peterhaving alot
of hassles with  the Restaurant Managers, or with  Motel Operators,
or a Nurse in the hospital or any Public Places.. Peter never lost
and  because I know he loves  me  more than  anyone ..

Now  I would like to  meet any of  you and we swap stories, How you
work for  your deaf masters and any  thing  that sounds exciting..
I also want to know if your masters are good to you  and any
girlfriends or boyfriends!

I am very handsome, three years old, have tri-coloured coat, Marie
or Peter love to brush  my coat everyday andI love that one. I am
a Male  but cannot give puppies  sorry because The Hearing Ear  Dog
of Canada took me to my Vet which I hate the shots etc  and did a
small operation so I cannot give  puppies to all my girlfriends!.
When Peter or Marie take me to the Vet, They always  tell  me the
shots are very good for my health but I dont think so!Ha ha

Dont tell your masters that you found  a new handsome boyfriend or
they would tell Peter and Peter will lock up thecomputer...
SSSSHHHHH ok!

How about giving me a  call!!

Love

Pepsi...

are ready

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From: Christopher.Baker@f14.n374.z1.fidonet.org (Christopher Baker)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: greets!
Date: 31 Aug 92 12:26:10 GMT
Reply-To: Christopher.Baker@f14.n374.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:374/14 - Rights On!, Titusville FL

Index Number: 24067

[cross-posted from AMPUTEE Echo]

> Hey if you wish you can call my bbs....Diabetes Discussion...in Austin
> Tx.  It  is PC pursuitable and as you know I carry the echo.  Be gald to
> have you.  Number is 512-451-9737.

speaking of diabetes, Raya Systems [medical software and video game
developer] under license from Nintendo has created a SuperNES game
called "Captain Nolovin" that is designed as an educational tool.
it is intended to teach people with diabetes how to control the
disease thru diet and medication.

10,000 free copies are being distributed to healthcare
institutions. the rest will be marketed thru pharmacies and
diabetes supply companies and educators throughout North America.

i have no info on Raya Systems. the notice appears in this month's
issue of "Game Players Nintendo Guide," magazine [Vol. 5, No. 9,
Sep 1992].

i've left inquiries at Walgreens and Rite Aid here in Titusville.
if i get more info, i'll let you know.

TTFN.
Chris

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From: nff2355@dsacg2.dsac.dla.mil (Dale Pennington)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: CAP Newsletter, June, 1992 available
Date: 27 Aug 92 14:02:59 GMT
Reply-To: nff2355@dsacg2.dsac.dla.mil (Dale Pennington)
Organization: Defense Logistics Agency Systems Automation Center, Columbus

Index Number: 23970

The FIRST newsletter from the Computer/Electronic Accommodations
Program of the Department of Defense is now available.  It contains
such topics as:

	Special Announcements
	CAP Status
	For Your Information
	Calendar of Events  and
	CAP Personnel Site Visits

Should you wish to receive a copy of this newsletter, please e-mail
me at Internet address:

	dpennington@dsac.dla.mil

Dale Pennington
	Don't be too proud to say "I don't know".
From: Arthur.Saus@p160.f72.n376.z1.fidonet.org (Arthur Saus)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Phantom Limb Pain
Date: 28 Aug 92 16:16:04 GMT
Reply-To: Arthur.Saus@p160.f72.n376.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:376/72.160 - Windows of the Worl, Columbia SC

Index Number: 24030

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

Hello Shari!

14 Aug 92, Shari Messner writes to Arthur Saus:

 SM> His surgeon feels that since
 SM> there really isn't any pain except for in his head, he doesn't want to
 SM> give him anything as he *might become addicted*.  I am also hoping that
 SM> when the weather settles down and the humidity goes away as it usually
 SM> does in another month or so at the most, that that will help him.  Of
 SM> course, time will tell.

The drugs to which he "might become addicted" are good to treat
acute pain, but will not help with chronic pain.  The surgeon is
making a wise choice by refusing to prescribe them.  Too often, the
mistake is made by very well-meaning physicians to prescribe these
drugs, and a patient winds up with an addiction problem as well as
the chronic pain problem which is not treated appropriately with
these addicting drugs.

There are non-addiction drugs which will help chronic pain problems
such as phantom limb pain.  There are also other non-drug
approaches which can be used to help minimize the pain and its
effects on someone's life.  These approaches are what you should
find in a pain clinic.  Again, I hope this is the approach your
friend will take to help with this phantom limb pain problem,
instead of just finding a "more cooperative physician" who will
prescribe narcotics or other potentially addictive drugs to treat
his pain.

Arthur

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From: Arthur.Saus@p160.f72.n376.z1.fidonet.org (Arthur Saus)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Phantom Limb Pain
Date: 28 Aug 92 16:10:48 GMT
Reply-To: Arthur.Saus@p160.f72.n376.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:376/72.160 - Windows of the Worl, Columbia SC

Index Number: 24017

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

Hello Shari!

07 Aug 92, Shari Messner writes to All:

 SM> friend that has just gone thru amputation - below the knee right leg.
 SM> He is doing well but has TONS of phanthom pain.

 SM> Any suggestions, length of time for relief etc.

Unfortunately, this is a very difficult problem when phantom limb
pain occurs. It will not necessarily go away with time, and there
is no specific therapy that will eliminate phantom limb pain after
it occurs.  He may find evaluation and therapy by a pain clinic
helpful, since there are some medications, physical therapy, and
other approaches that may help reduce his pain.

Arthur

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From: drjohn%tokugowa@uunet.uu.net (Tokugowa's Main Wizard)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Environmentally Challenged Aids for Sale
Date: 27 Aug 92 13:57:55 GMT
Reply-To: drjohn%tokugowa@uunet.uu.net (Tokugowa's Main Wizard)
Organization: Djinni Software Development, Rochester  NY

Index Number: 23969

A friend of mine whose husband had muscular dystrophy for years, is
recently widowed and about to move.  As a result she has lots of
things that would be useful for people with muscular dystrophy or
other disabling diseases that she would like to sell.  All items
are in excellent condition.  If you are interested, please call
Judy at (215) 265-4446.  She is not on the net, so please don't
respond via email.  Thank you.

          Items Available
               Ec\T Palmier wheelchair with leg lifters
               Seat lifter
               Canadian crutches
               Quad crutches
               3 part small hospital screen
               Wide commode (never used)
               Shower chair
               Removable toilet seat raisers
               Toilet Arms
               Wheelchair tables
               Tilt table
               Assorted scrubbers, knives and reachers
               2 Hi-profile ROHO cushions
               1 gel cushion
               wheel chair bag

If interested call Judy at (215) 265-4446 (in Philadelphia near
King of Prussia Mall)

            Thank you
From: Michael.Rooney@f737.n106.z1.fidonet.org (Michael Rooney)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Pain
Date: 28 Aug 92 16:08:07 GMT
Reply-To: Michael.Rooney@f737.n106.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:106/737 - AirBoat OnLine, Houston TX

Index Number: 24008

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

MM>Second, I am living? with pain every day, I have had 3 Back surgery's and I
MM>am Fused from S-1 to L-3, and have degenerative Arthritis through out my
MM>body, so I understand Chronic Pain.
MM>Hope to talk with y'all soon.           Mike....

I'm new here also. Have degenerative arthritis (Alkaloydal Spondylitis)
plus arthritis in a few joints and like many others here also I too
have pain 24 hrs. a day. Like you also I have had C-1 C-2 fused
surgically and the rest of the spine has auto-fused. I do get
relief when I sleep but it is so painful to lie down I usually put
off going to bed (it is now a little after 4 AM.) until I am dead
tired. Take lortab for pain, but did take talwin and lortab together
along with a steroid but my new doctor got nervous with that combo
and changed it. Using Meclomin now for inflammation and although it
doesn't work real well I've become used to everything else they
have tried. From the question mark I get the idea you don't
consider it living. Look around and I will guarantee you will find
someone else worse off. I keep occupied with what I can do (learning
programming and some consulting), read, TV and take my son fishing.
He fishes, I look. Maybe it's the fact that it has gradually gotten
worse and I have had to give things up little by little and not all
at once that made things a little easier.

I don't get out to see people as much as I used to and can't always
drive but that's life. I've got a lot to be thankful for and this
is not going to stop me from being active at something.

Take care, Mike..

 * SLMR 2.1a * If it jams, force it....If it breaks, it needed replacing

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From: nff2355@dsacg2.dsac.dla.mil (Dale Pennington)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Braille N Speak Compl
Date: 27 Aug 92 14:53:16 GMT
Reply-To: nff2355@dsacg2.dsac.dla.mil (Dale Pennington)
Organization: Defense Logistics Agency Systems Automation Center, Columbus
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23982

From article <23768@handicap.news>, by David.Tanner@f168.n129.z1.fidonet.org
(David Tanner):
> Index Number: 23768
>
> I guess the only thing that really bothers me is that I wish we had
> a choice of the 640 or the BNS classic.

David,

I Don't recall where I read it, but I spacifically recall seeing
that the BNS CLASSIC would still be available for those who want
it.  If I get the opportunity to confirm this I'l get back to you.

Dale Pennington
Internet:  dpennington@dsac.dla.mil
From: Maurie.Heald@f96.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Maurie Heald)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Advice on 3-Wheelers Wanted...
Date: 1 Sep 92 03:52:23 GMT
Reply-To: Maurie.Heald@f96.n343.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/96 - Information Laborat, Seattle WA

Index Number: 24100

I recently rented a Three-Wheeler at a Little People's convention
and t was great. For once I had total access to everything. I would
suggest the LARK. It is a rear wheel drive, handles easily and is
comfortable. At first I thought that $25 a day was a bit steep but
later I felt it was worth it. One thing....be sure you also get a
battery charger and charge it up every night. I learned that the
hard way!!!

Have fun at your convention.......Maurie

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From: Bob.Officer@f408.n208.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Officer)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: More pain
Date: 28 Aug 92 16:20:38 GMT
Reply-To: Bob.Officer@f408.n208.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:208/408 - The Beemer Board, Manteca CA

Index Number: 24047

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

KM| I can't beleive all the response I've gotten to my question!  I
have an KM| appointment with my oncologist soon and will ask for a
refferal KM| to the pain clinic.  I feel more positively that
something can KM| be done for me.  I've only been suffering with
this for 20 years.

Katheen I wish you well. I'm new to this pain business and the
people on the conference have helped a lot. I get to talk to the
dr. tomorrow and hear what my MRI showed...  Linda posting from the
pain clinic were most helpful... If you can get the files you might
find they are helpful. Her board is down for maint. and shouild be
back up later.

Bob Officer

===
 * SLMR 2.1a * Eagles soar but weasels aren't sucked into jets

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