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From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: UTI's
Date: 10 Sep 92 13:50:44 GMT
Reply-To: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - St Joes Hospital, Phoenix AZ
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference

Index Number: 24463

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 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
 PB> change. -!-

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

 I  have taken Cinobac once a day for over 6 1/2 years with no UTI's. I
 also self cat 3 times a day and now (this last year) take 500 mgs
 vitamin C twice a day. Sounds like what we do seems to work for each of
 us.

 PB> ... Time is nature's way of keeping everything from happening at once
 PB> --- Blue Wave/TG v2.05 [NR]
 PB>  * Origin: SHENK'S EXPRESS 619-697-8873 San Diego CA 9600v32 (1:202/323.0)

                       -Keith-

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From: martin@datacomm.ucc.okstate.edu (Martin McCormick)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Lavender Braille
Date: 14 Sep 92 13:05:04 GMT
Reply-To: martin@datacomm.ucc.okstate.edu (Martin McCormick)
Organization: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24517

Boy,! this sure brings back memories.  I went to the Oklahoma School for the
Blind from 1961 to 66 and Arkansas from 66 to 68.  I seem to recall a Hall
writer or two, but I may be mixed up.  If I recall right, the Hall had a
hinged plate on the roller that clamped the paper just like a Braille slate.
You had to be really careful and not get into too big a hurry when rolling
the paper in so as not to loose the leading edge inside the machine.  I
also think that there was no linefeed button so that you had to roll the
paper one click forward each time you started a new line.
	We also had some Lavendars at the Oklahoma School for the Blind.
I remember being really interested in, maybe buying one of my own, but they
turned out not to be up to the pounding of normal use.  I got a Perkins
Brailler for Christmas in 1962 or so, and I still have it and use it
regularly.  It requires occasional lubrication with the proper oils and
it should be kept covered, but it is a real workhorse.

Martin McCormick WB5AGZ   Stillwater, OK
O.S.U. Computer Center Data Communications Group
From: Noel.Harper@f96.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Noel Harper)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Permobile
Date: 9 Sep 92 16:46:55 GMT
Reply-To: Noel.Harper@f96.n343.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/96 - Information Laborat, Seattle WA

Index Number: 22436

Hello, I was scaning through the message base and spoted the word
"Permobile." Since I am looking into getting one of these chairs I
had to drop you a note. How do you like it?  I'm a C-5C-6 quad and
fed up with whats been offered me in the chair market.  The
Permobile looks like the ticket.  If you don't mind me asking, what
options did you get on your chair and how would you rate them?

Thanks for your time.
                      Noel

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From: Brad.Gillespie@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Brad Gillespie)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Cd_rom
Date: 10 Sep 92 16:34:24 GMT
Reply-To: Brad.Gillespie@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24474

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

JM>I might wait for a windows screen reader.  In fact, I recently called
JM>"Synth-Voice Computers, they have one, but, I don't know how good it is.
JM>They don't have a demo.  They said they probably wouldn't come out with
JM>one.

I understand your frustration on not having a demo, but in order to
get the most out of a demo you'd have to have windows up and
running and understand that, in order to evaluate the demo.  I
suspect Synthavoice does not want to get in to the teaching of
using windows itself and tus their reluctance for the demo.  My
wife Debbie called their customer support bbs and noticed that they
do have the windowbridge manual available for public download
though.  A friend of ours has recently purchased the windowbridge
product and I'll post her observations as she learns about it if
you like.

===
 * SLMR 2.1a * Nothing is so smiple that it can't get screwed up.
 * QNet3 * <ADANET> Canada Remote Systems - Toronto, Ontario - (416)798-4713

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From: salerno@ast.dsd.northrop.com (Peter Salerno)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Cued Speech
Date: 14 Sep 92 13:15:19 GMT
Reply-To: salerno@ast.dsd.northrop.com (Peter Salerno)
Organization: Northrop Corp - ESD, Rolling Meadows, IL
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 24524

In article <24273@handicap.news> Jack.O'keeffe@f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org writes:
>Index Number: 24273
>
>Hi Ed:
>
> EP>  a large article about "Cued Speech".  I was wondering if it
> EP>  would be to my advantage to start learning this different
> EP>  sign technique, or will it be another "Passing Phase"?
>
>Cued Speech isn't exactly new, Ed.  It's been around for a while
>so I wouldn't consider it a passing phase.  Its use isn't particularly
>widespread, but there are pockets of enthusiasts scattered about.
>
>A principal advocate has been Dr. R. Orin Cornett.  He was the
>Director of the Cued Speech program at Gallaudet, but he is now
>retired (I think).
>
>With my superficial understanding of the technique, I regard it NOT
>as another sign language, but as a useful supplement to speechreading.
>
>If Cued Speech is used in the Austin area, give it a try.
>

  We started using Cued Speech in 1982 or 83 with my son, Jason. We
lived in Dayton, Ohio at the time.  We stopped using it in 88 and switch
to TC (signing, he has a profound loss from birth).

  Cueing is phonetic based and therfore useing it could acurately mimic
the spoken word, even gibberish.  Try to sign any Dr. Seuss stories.
It can show distinction in peoples accents, and slang that often gets
left out by sign language interpeting.

It is ideally suited for speach therapy, but I don't know of any
therapists who use it.

  We stopped Cueing because there are close to no resources avialable
outside of the classroom.  Even interaction with others in the community
was difficult.  There are not many if any interpreters who Cue.

  I guess Cued Speech is a good idea that got stuck in the "Not invented
Here" syndrome.  Oralists call it manual, Manualists call it oral.  We
tried it because it is technically sound, and switched because it is a
commercial orphan.

                    pete
salerno@ast.dsd.northrop.com
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From: JOHNHECHTMAN@DELPHI.COM (John Hechtman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: What's your wheelbase?
Date: 10 Sep 92 02:54:15 GMT
Reply-To: JOHNHECHTMAN@DELPHI.COM (John Hechtman)
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference

Index Number: 24452

8443 9-SEP 03:28  General Information
		  wheelchair ramp
		  From: JOHNHECHTMAN To: ALL

Folks, you may remember me as the inventor guy with the wheelchair
ramp, or you may remember the posts from my partner in the project,
MINSTREL.  We are vey close to going into production, and WE NEED
YOUR HELP!!

See, we've tested the first ramp with several power chairs, a
number of standard manual chairs,  manual chairs with the new
slanted wheel design, and even oversized manual chairs (for larger
folks).  It works fine for every chair we've tested.  We've run a
motorcycle and one wheel of a car over it too, we know it's strong
enough!

We've also measured all of the chairs mentioned, and found that a
standard chair has a 23.5" wheelbase (manual or electric).  The
oversize chairs are an inch or two more.

But we are getting ready to build a really expensive mold for these
things we need to KNOW what the wheelbase is in the worst possible
case, before we do so.

So I am asking (well really, I am begging and pleading on bended
knees!) all of you who are chair users to answer two simple
questions for us.

1. What is the wheelbase of YOUR chair?
2. What is the wheelbase of the largest chair you know of?

Some of you have already given us information, which is greatly
appreciated!  I'm sorry that I don't have time to thank each one of
you who has helped us in this project.  Guess I'll just have to say
thanks to all of you!

You can either post the info here, send me or MINSTREL e-mail, or
post it to my SIG, Custom 26 (Inventors/Inventions).  PLEASE help
us with this information - it's critical to us!

Thanks,

JOHNHECHTMAN
From: Mike.Freeman@f126.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Freeman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Braille and spelling
Date: 10 Sep 92 16:41:33 GMT
Reply-To: Mike.Freeman@f126.n105.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/126 - Lawson & Reay, Vancouver WA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24504

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

In a message to Warren Figueiredo <10 Aug 92 20:39> Cindy Hallenbeck wrote:

 CH> Many people use the signs all right,
 CH> but they do things like "ed" sign
 CH> in "edition."  That would be one good
 CH> example of people doing their own
 CH> thing.

Hi, Cindy!

That's *exactly* how the British do it!  That is correct usage in
British Braille.  While it ruins the look/feel/syllabication of
the words, it *does* make sense in terms of saving a bit of
space.

Mike Freeman < K 7 U I J >
___ CRR QWK 1.40

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From: Charles.Cafarelli@f104.n2240.z1.fidonet.org (Charles Cafarelli)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: More people coming into echo.
Date: 9 Sep 92 18:08:36 GMT
Reply-To: Charles.Cafarelli@f104.n2240.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2240/104 - FoxFire, Flint MI
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 24446

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Basics;

I'm 52 years old, run the FoxFire BBS out of Flint Michigan and am very
hard of hearing, like close to deaf, had a heart attack last year and am
unable to do the construction work I did for 30 odd years, so back to
school.  Just completed my 1st year of college and looking to Teach
computer repair to deaf and handicapped students in another 3 yrs.  Taking
ASL and using a Phonic-Ear with my hearing aid for the other classes, both
turned up full blast. :)

What I'd like to do is set an account for the deaf students on my BBS,
running through the college, so they could have access to this echo.  The
college I'm going to MOTT is a community College [2yr] but has ties to let
everyone go the full 4 yrs and get a University of Michigan degree.  Mott
is VERY handicapped aware and I'm sure we can set something up to allow the
deaf students full access to the echo.

What I need to know is this ok with the moderator and Fido and most
important will these people get replys to their messages.  I think it's
important to get these people into computer exercises of some kind and this
would be a good place to start.  Looking at 40 students at least, don't
know how many will go for it, but even if 1 does it's a start.

Feedback PLEASE, as if this works, I may open this up to ALL handicapped
echos.

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From: Earl.Appleby@p4.f429.n275.z1.fidonet.org (Earl Appleby)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Facts for Feds
Date: 4 Sep 92 20:23:50 GMT
Reply-To: Earl.Appleby@p4.f429.n275.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:275/429.4 - HandiNet B B S, Virginia Beach VA
X-Fidonet: Able News Conference

Index Number: 24369

[This is from the AbleNews Conference]

ABLEnews Resource

[The following message has been forwarded to ABLEnews with
appreciation to its author, Richard Childers, in the hope our
readers may find it of interest as well.  It originally appeared in
the Advocacy conference.]

Re: Fed.injured Workers

  A VERY active Advocacy group that should be of intrest to ALL U.S.
Federal injured workers is the National Association Of Federal Injured
Workers ( NAFIW ) operating out of Washington state, with regional
Directors in the 12 Office of Worker's Compensation Districts across
the U.S.

   The main headquarters phone number is (206)848-7442 if you would
care to contact them to receive a newsletter and/or be placed on their
mailing list.

   The main purpose of the NAFIW is to be an FREE advocate for those
Federal Employees who are injured on the job, have an occupational
disease and are in the dark as to which forms must be filed, their
rights, their employers duties, etc. As a rule the federal injured
worker is not prepared to deal with the problems which so often arise
when dealing with the FECA regs and the OWCP bureaucrats. We have no
formal dues structure and are legally a NON-profit corporation and all
donations are tax deductable. The NAFIW is also on the Combined Federal
Campaign listing ( # 1125 ) All assistance given is ABSOLUTELY FREE.

    I am myself a Federal injured Worker, disabled while doing my job
as an Aircraft Electrician at the Naval Aviation Depot in Norfolk, Va.;
and now I am the NAFIW Regional Director for District 25 which covers
Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. I am available to assist
and advise anyone that may need my help. My telephone number is
(804)587-5374, and I am available from 0930 to 2130 EDT seven days a
week as a rule. If you or anyone you know should require further info
or assistance, do not hesitate to call either myself or the National
office for the Regional Director nearest you.

   I wlll attempt to answer any questions of a general nature that are
posed here in this conference should anyone be interested.

                     Richard

P.S.--For those who do not get Advocacy, ABLEnews will notify
Richard of anything posted for him here.

...For further information, contact CURE, 812 Stephen Street, Berkeley
Springs, West Virginia 254511 (304-258-LIFE/5433).

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From: Walter.Siren@p18.f5.n396.z1.fidonet.org (Walter Siren)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Guide Dog Blues
Date: 10 Sep 92 16:40:15 GMT
Reply-To: Walter.Siren@p18.f5.n396.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:396/5.18 - Pontchippi, New Orleans LA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24498

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 MF> You are dissatisfied with the treatment you received when you
 MF> notified the NFB of California of the discrimination you and your
 MF> companion faced.  You say that the President of the NFB of
 MF> California should have taken down the pertinent information to
 MF> pass along to the NFB of Massachusetts or, at the very least,
 MF> should have given the number of the NFB of Massachusetts'
 MF> telephone number or that of its President, Priscilla Ferris.  As
 MF> far as I am aware, no state president of an NFB affiliate, upon
 MF> being elected to office, is given a roster of the names/phone
 MF> numbers of the other 51 NFB state affiliate presidents.
 MF> Therefore, the President of the NFB of California probably did
 MF> not have the NFB of Massachusetts' phone number or that of its
 MF> president to hand.

That is what the national office should have been contacted for.
Mike, I don't think that you can offer any excuses for the NFB of
California.  After all, this is why the organizations or organized
to help the blind, expecially its members.  When a person takes on
a responsibility as a president, then he / she should act as one.
Too many people both in the NFB, and ACB take on such offices for
the glory they think thay will get, and nothing else, and since I
have been there, and I think you are holding such an office, you
know there is no glory in holding such an office, but just mostly
criticisms, and a lot of work if the president takes his / her job
seriously.    Now, having said that, I also don't think that he
should hold the national office responsible for the actions of his
California affiliate unless the national office is aware of the
problem, and chooses to do nothing about it.

Walter

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From: Bob.Moylan@f429.n275.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Moylan)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Freedom of information
Date: 4 Sep 92 20:23:23 GMT
Reply-To: Bob.Moylan@f429.n275.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:275/429 - HandiNet B B S, Virginia Beach VA
X-Fidonet: Able News Conference

Index Number: 24367

[This is from the AbleNews Conference]

On 8/5/92 in a msg to All Bill Smith said --=>

QUESTION:
Do We under the Freedom of Information Act have a right to obtain a
report
if it WERE made and if so, how do we go about getting this government
agency
to give a copy of said report. Any responses would be most
appreciated....
Thanks  Bill Smith Motherboard BBS Victorville,ca.

And Then in a note of 8/8/92 to Bill Smith Joe Nicholson said --=>

Bill, isn't the Act a Federal regulation/law that applies ONLY
to Federal agencies?  There may be a similar law in California,
but you'd have to know its specific title and paragraphs that
apply to your case, before you could ask for/demand a copy of
the report.

Bill/Joe...Yes the Freedom of Information Act is a federal law, however
I blv it applies equally to all government agencies, local, state and
federal.  I know the local news rag here routinly uses FOIA to pry
information from all manner of govt entities.  It is probably not an
easy thing to accomplish and would undoubtedly require the services
of an attorney.  Social Services agencies, of which CPS is a part
will throw "confidentiality" at you until the sun comes up in the
west!!  However, I also know from personal experience that they
can be required by the courts to provide any/all information in
their files, but what you ask for has to be so specifically
identified that it's exceedingly difficult to get what you are
looking for.  In other words, no "fishing expeditions"!!
Bob

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From: timpson@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com (Ron Timpson)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Minivan Wheelchair Lift
Date: 14 Sep 92 13:06:00 GMT
Reply-To: timpson@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com (Ron Timpson)
Organization: Lockheed Missiles and Space Co.
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference

Index Number: 24519

I'm forwarding the text of some mail I received recently in hopes that
someone out there can give this guy some help.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
from: ederm@glas.rtsg.mot.com (Michael Eder)
subject: Wheelchair lift for Vans

I have tried posting this to the net a number of times, but I believe
our network news is not working correctly. In any case I have not received
any answers.  I saw your disclaimer today and I wondered if you could
either give some advice or perhaps post my question to the net for
me.

I am going to be in New York in about three weeks and I wanted very much to
have some leads to follow by then.  Thanks very much for your time.

My question is:

My mother is confined to a wheelchair and my father is not able to get
her into the car.  I suggested that they get a mini-van with a
wheelchair lift.  Could anyone help me with the following questions?

1) What is the best combination of lift and mini-van?
   I would like that the mini-van be equipped with both ABS and an
   airbag?  What models are the best suited for such lifts?  What if
   any are the restrictions on van size and lift capacity?
2) Does the insurance pay for this or is it tax deductible?
3) Can anyone recommend a dealer in the North Eastern USA (New York)?

Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

   _   _     Michael Eder                | Ph:   +353-21-357101
 _/ \_/ \_   Motorola Ireland Ltd.       | Fax:  +353-21-357635
/ \_/ \_/ \  Cellular Infrastructure Div | UUCP: uunet!motcid!glas!ederm
\_/ \_/ \_/  Blackrock, Cork, Ireland.   | Inet: ederm@glas.rtsg.mot.com

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I gave him the best of my limited knowledge based upon his limited information
and I also suggested that he might investigate renting a lift equipped van.
I'm pretty sure that is possible in the NY/NJ area.  I also strongly suggested
that he get references.  Thanks !!

                                                                  Ron T.
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These are my opinions and judgements only and in no way reflect any concurrence
or endorsment by my employer, Lockheed Corporation.
From: klassen@sol.uvic.ca (Melvin Klassen)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: partial results (Sept. 4 events) of Para-Olympic Games in Barcelona
Date: 7 Sep 92 02:53:13 GMT
Reply-To: klassen@sol.uvic.ca (Melvin Klassen)
Organization: University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C. CANADA

Index Number: 24405

[Also posted to ABLED ATHLETE]

SWIMMING - Women
 Wheelchair and amputee 400m (S9) freestyle:
  1. Joanna Mucz, Winnipeg, Canada  4:55.57 (WR)
 Wheelchair and amputee 400m (S8) freestyle:
  1. Britta Siegers, Germany  5:38.50 (WR)
  3. Rebeccah Bornemann, Vancouver, Canada  5:54.77
  7. Tami Saj, Thunder Bay, Canada  6:22.69
 Blind (B3) 100m breast-stroke:
  1. Mandy Maywood, Australia  1:26.73
  2. Marie-Claire Ross, London, Canada  1:28.58
  4. Carla Quartrough, Ottawa, Canada  1:34.54
SWIMMING - Men
 Wheelchair and amputee (s9) 400m freestyle:
  1. Olafur Eiriksson, Iceland  4:41.07 (OR)
  3. Andrew Haley, Dartmouth, Canada  4:43.49
TRACK AND FIELD - Men
 Blind (B2) Javelin:
  1. Sigmund Hedgehole, Germany  53.08m (WR)
  5. Mario Caron, Quebec City, Canada  45.62m
 Cerebral palsy (C3 and C4) 100m:
  1. David Larson, USA  16.67 (WR)
  3. Joe Zuppanic, Oshawa, Canada  18.74
  8. Jeremy Rempel, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada  21.42
 Cerebral palsy (C7) shot-put:
  1. Franjo Izlakar, Slovenia  12.82m (WR)
  2. Rick Gronman, St. Catharines, Canada  12.36m