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From: Jamal.Mazrui@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org (Jamal Mazrui)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: VIBUG meeting
Date: 24 Jul 92 14:04:21 GMT
Reply-To: Jamal.Mazrui@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:101/460.0 - VI/BUG, Holbrook MA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23327

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

The next meeting of VIBUG (Visually Impaired and Blind User Group)
will be held on Saturday, August 8 from 1 to 4 PM at National
Braille Press--located at 88 St. Stephen Street in Boston (phone
266-6160).

Jamal Mazrui of Access Success will demonstrate the Contact
Tracking System, version 3.0.  CTS combines the power of mainstream
mailing list managers with an integrated visual and verbal
interface, designed for convenient and efficient operation by blind
persons using speech output.  The program is well-suited for
maintaining address, phone number, and miscellaneous information on
customers, clients, members, or friends.  It can generate form
letters, produce mailing labels, and dial phone numbers with a
modem.

Demonstration copies of the software will be available at the
meeting.  The full version is offered at half price to members of
The Boston Computer Society/VIBUG.

	    For more information, contact:

	    Jamal Mazrui
	    VIBUG Director
	    745 Somerville Ave, Apt. 2
	    Somerville, MA  02143
	    Phone: (617) 666-9856

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From: Ron.Denis@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Ron Denis)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: using readcom with speech
Date: 28 Jul 92 17:08:11 GMT
Reply-To: Ron.Denis@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23413

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Tim,

When I had the same problem, I merely set up an hyperactive window
to handle it.  I have a set file for this, quite simplistic
actually, but effective.  Unfortunately, it is for vocal eyes
version 2.0.  I don't think it would help much.  Make you own.  It
won't be hard just cover the page portions you want and save the
set.

     Ron

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From: Jamal.Mazrui@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Jamal Mazrui)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: what is a team player
Date: 28 Jul 92 17:04:27 GMT
Reply-To: Jamal.Mazrui@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23403

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi Doug!  Thanks for your thoughtful and personal message.  I
understand your reason for joining the NFB and I think it is a sound
one.  I also agree with your analysis of what scenarios wmight occur
after Jernigan leaves--except for one thing.  Jernigan, I'm sure, is
devoting his brilliant mind to setting up a power system with checks
and contingencies such that his desired successors and management
philosophy will continue in his tradition long after.  Consider the NFB
time capsule that he compiled materials for and buried some secret
place a few years ago.  It is to be opened in the NFB's 100th
anniversary year (2040).  It is clear that this man thinks ahead and is
not going to leave his succession to chance (or a self-determined
membership process).

Regards,

Jamal

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From: Connie.Crum@f21.n3619.z1.fidonet.org (Connie Crum)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: PAIN MEDS
Date: 24 Jul 92 14:05:19 GMT
Reply-To: Connie.Crum@f21.n3619.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3619/21 - Inner Sanctum, New Port Richey FL

Index Number: 23332

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

torodol works great as a pain med. i work in an outpatient facility
and use torodol routinely postoperatively. in 12 months time i have
not administered a narcotic of any kind. we also will use dalgan
along with the torodol. we get tremendous results and we have
exprienced no side effects.

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From: 34AEJ7D@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu (Bill Gorman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: HR 4993 -- Amendments to ADA
Date: 24 Jul 92 02:59:29 GMT
Reply-To: 34AEJ7D@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu (Bill Gorman)

Index Number: 23243

In article <23236@handicap.news>, ronald@uhunix.uhcc.hawaii.edu (Ronald
Amundson) says:
>
>Index Number: 23236
>
>I recently learned that Congressman Dannemeyer introduced the "1992
>Amendments to the ADA" as HR 4993 in April.  The bill sets limits on
>the amounts of money businesses have to spend in order to make
>...
>Does anyone know the status of the bill?  Should we be shouting loudly
>quickly?

YES!  DEFINITELY!!  It's just an election-year ploy by a BKBOP
to keep himeelf in office at the expense of the disABLED community.
Unfortunately, said community has yet to achieve any recognition
as a political force to be reckoned with, despite the ADA push.

W. K. (Bill) Gorman
From: Jocelyn.Lovell@f416.n250.z1.fidonet.org (Jocelyn Lovell)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Spinal Cord Society
Date: 24 Jul 92 03:17:01 GMT
Reply-To: Jocelyn.Lovell@f416.n250.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:250/416 - EGS/Philo, Toronto ON

Index Number: 23267

I was wondering if anyone out there has heard about a research
group called the Spinal Cord Society.  I have heard they're really
on to something with cure.  Something to do with genetic
engineering and disolving the scar left after injury to the cord.
Seems logical......  Anyone know anything??
					     J.L.

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From: walt@mce.com (Walt Grueninger)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Screen review software for pc Unix system?
Date: 21 Jul 92 20:49:17 GMT
Reply-To: walt@mce.com (Walt Grueninger)
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23226

I am also looking for some advice.  The primary computer here at
work is a Sun system running Sun's Unix (Solaris).  I access this
system through a pc running Articvision screen review software and
Procomm terminal emulator.  I should like to set up a system in my
home but don't want to have to set up a double system there (Sun
plus pc).  Is there any screen review software that will run
directly on a Sun computer?  Is it possible to run any screen
review software on a pc Unix system.  I would appreciate any
suggestions.

					walt@mce.com
From: Donald.Breda@hnews.fidonet.org (Donald Breda)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: using readcom with speech
Date: 28 Jul 92 16:53:37 GMT
Reply-To: Donald.Breda@hnews.fidonet.org
Organization: The Handicap News, Shelton CT (203) 337-1607
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23375

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi Tim; The version of read.com you used with softvert is one that has
been modified by TSI to write through the BIOS. This is why it worked.

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From: Chuck.Hallenbeck@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Chuck Hallenbeck)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: turbo braille
Date: 28 Jul 92 17:11:51 GMT
Reply-To: Chuck.Hallenbeck@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23423

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 BG> Could you tell me what the price will be for Turbo Braille?
 BG> U.s. funds will be fine I can do the conversion.  Thanks alot.

 BG> Brad

Hi, Brad.
Turbo Braille Version 3 costs new users $295. Call us at 913-843-0351
for more details. Our 800 number may not be reachable from Canada. ...
Chuck.

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From: Bill.Mcgarry@p0.f420.n141.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Mcgarry)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: The Olympics and closed captioning
Date: 21 Jul 92 16:04:13 GMT
Reply-To: Bill.Mcgarry@p0.f420.n141.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:141/420.0 - The Handicap News, Shelton CT
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 23211

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Just noticed in the TV Guide that NBC will be closed captioning

its entire broadcast of the 1992 Summer games.  Even though
parts of the Games have been closed captioned since 1984,
only this past Winter Olympics (by CBS) and these games
will be entirely captioned.

This will also be the first Olympics where there will be
three additional cable channels where you can watch every event
of the Olympics (for a fee, around here, it's $140 or so).
I have no idea of whether these extra channels will be closed
captioned.

Bill

 * Origin: The Handicap News BBS (1-203-337-1607) (1:141/420.0)
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From: Wayne.Briggs@p3.f26.n392.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Briggs)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re:Cost
Date: 24 Jul 92 13:39:28 GMT
Reply-To: Wayne.Briggs@p3.f26.n392.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:392/26.3 - Star Express, Abilene Tx
X-Fidonet: Amputee Conference

Index Number: 23281

[This is from the Amputee Conference]

Prices my very because differenbt providers often chargew the
maximum insurance companies allow in a specific geographic area and
"Whatever the traffic will bear."

If you need to do so, you may be able to buy socket locally, get
prices elsewher & they see if your or another prosthestist in your
area will dicker on price.

Insurance companies track on what each provider charges and often
have a clAuse that they will pay your lowest prevalling charge.
That has made it hard for doctors & therapists to give people
breaks when they really want to. If you are a CHAMPUS provider, you
can end up in Leavenworth, Kansas. However, DOD said that they
would allow price deviation on up to 5% of patients provided there
was documention of unusual financial circumstances.

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From: Bob.Eagly@f21.n3619.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Eagly)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: RSD
Date: 28 Jul 92 17:14:26 GMT
Reply-To: Bob.Eagly@f21.n3619.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3619/21 - Inner Sanctum, New Port Richey FL

Index Number: 23429

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

Well I have been told just resently I have RSD. Would like to hear
from others with same. Tring to learn more about it. I had a
operation on my right waist in 89 and now I have pain up my arm in
my right side of my neck and chest. They are talking
Blocks.          Thanks BOB

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From: Bill.Burgess@f401.n229.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Burgess)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Spanish
Date: 28 Jul 92 17:02:23 GMT
Reply-To: Bill.Burgess@f401.n229.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:229/401 - The Connection HST!, Oshawa ON
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23398

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Chris, you stirred up a question with me, due to your post.  Do you know
if most of the grade two braille contractions mean the equivalent word
in other languages, such as Spanish?  I have always wondered about the
international use of braille.  By the way, I do not know Spanish.  TTYL
Bill

 * SLMR 2.1a * Dogs As Working Guides, Oshawa, Ontario, Cda. 1:229/401

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From: Jamal.Mazrui@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org (Jamal Mazrui)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: "blind loyalty"
Date: 24 Jul 92 14:02:37 GMT
Reply-To: Jamal.Mazrui@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:101/460.0 - VI/BUG, Holbrook MA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23318

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi Doug!  I agree that it was not necessary to mention that I am black.
 I don't think mentioning it, however, is as bad as you say.  A large
percentage of Baltimore's population is black and it may be of interest
to them as reads to know that I am too.  Our society has not yet
progressed to the stage where we can be color blind in how we treat
issues.  Jernigan does not acknowledge this, but I think there are
issues at the intersection of being blind and black, blind and female,
blind and gay, etc.  Therefore, an organization truly concerned with
the betterment of blind people should strive for representation among
diverse constituencies of blind people, both within its membership and
leadership.  The fact that the NFB makes almost no effort to do that is
significant.

Amy Cuningham also described the patriarchial culture at NFB
headquarters.  It may not be related to blindness per se, but I think a
lot of women will be glad to be informed of this.

Regards,

Jamal

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From: Bob.Dunlap@f360.n226.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Dunlap)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: When Placards Travel
Date: 24 Jul 92 03:12:08 GMT
Reply-To: Bob.Dunlap@f360.n226.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:226/360 - Hangar 18, Columbus OH

Index Number: 23249

V >Hey, here is a question for anyone in the know, can I still
V >use my parking placard when I am out of state.

well, I live in Ohio and when I visited Chicago I used my parking card and
didn't have any problems. this could mean the chicago police do not patrol
around parking lots or do not care who parks in disabled spots, or that
you can use your card out of state. :)

i'm not "in the know," but I do not see why you couldn't use your card while
out of state (just as long as the card is from the same state your plates
are).

bob

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From: Rick.Dayton@f74.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Rick Dayton)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Announcing "Integral Point"!
Date: 28 Jul 92 16:52:01 GMT
Reply-To: Rick.Dayton@f74.n343.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/74 - MacWASH Bbs, Seattle WA

Index Number: 23371

    Washington's Access to Self Help, operator of WASH BBS, is pleased to
announce the premiere of a new national newspaper addressing disability
issues.  This newspaper, called "Integral Point," will be distributed free of
charge to anyone around the world by direct mail.

    If you would be interested in receiving this publication, simply send your
name and address to:  WASH, P.O. Box 22010, Seattle, Washington, 98122-0010,
ATTN: Integral Point

    We are also welcoming articles from anyone in the medical profession that
would like to contribute information to this new publication.  Please send all
inquiries to the above address ATTN: Editor.

    I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon.

                               Rick  Dayton
                           Publisher/Editor/CEO

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From: Mark.Munson@p0.f14.n279.z1.fidonet.org (Mark Munson)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Baclofen
Date: 24 Jul 92 14:07:42 GMT
Reply-To: Mark.Munson@p0.f14.n279.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:279/14.0 - Project Enable, Dunbar WV
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 23343

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

KJ>To compensate for the Valium, I kicked my Baclofen up from 80 to 100
KJ>mgs a day which the doctors at the Craig said was no problem.
KJ>Only problem I notice, though is my back gets bad. On a similar
KJ>note, a para I met who was taking 80 mgs a day got completely
KJ>off it and said he went through hell for 3 weeks but the spasms
KJ>eventually leveled off and were no worse than when he was
KJ>taking 80 mgs a day. He is not the first one that I have heard
KJ>this from. When I kicked mine up to 100 mgs, it helped
KJ>initially and I could sleep. But now it's not helping. It's
KJ>like the body adjusts. Down the road I am thinking about
KJ>eliminating the Baclofen altogether, but not now with all these
KJ>other drug changes. Incidentally, I just went back down to 80
KJ>mgs today. We'll see what happens tonight.

Keith,
   I'll have to check, but I thought your body shouldn't take more than
   40 a day (of baclofen) in combination with valium (diazepam).
   Baclofen is hard on the kidneys.  Of course (I think) we all wish we
   didn't have to take all this stuff, but Spasms are Spasms.  Doctor
   should have told your friend.  When ever you are going to stop taking
   baclofen (doctors orders or not), you have to ween off of it.  Do not
   just suddenly stop.  Everyones body is different.  My approach after
   nine years of trying everything, is a combination of a few.  The main
   one is simply tiring the suckers out.  Some people can self induce a
   spasm, others like me use a Neural Muscular Stimulator.  This looks
   like a TENS unit but is not, it basically just makes muscles
   contract.  I use this in combination with low doseages of diazepam
   and baclofen.  The stimulator also helps with blood flow and in some
   cases, increase muscle size or tone.  Be careful with your meds bud!

Mark Munson

 * SLMR 2.1a * Hey Frank, check the cat, he just rode a 20 minute clonus

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From: Janet.Vibert@f6.n3615.z1.fidonet.org (Janet Vibert)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: wanted: motivation inform
Date: 24 Jul 92 03:19:11 GMT
Reply-To: Janet.Vibert@f6.n3615.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3615/6 - The Hitchin' Post, Knoxville TN

Index Number: 23276

WB>A good head trauma rehabilitAtion program with prfessionals very competent
WB>in the rehabilitation sub-speciality of head trauma is important.
WB>Unfortunately, not everyone can benefit or benefit as much from this
WB>specific rehabilitation.Progress is often measures over months & years.

I hear that one!  It has been 20 1/2 months since my husbands accident.

WB>P.S. I'm a clinical socialworker & famility therapist with about 7 years
WB>experience counseling  head injury survivors & their families. The
WB>neuropschologist and the occupational therapist are the major folks in such
WB>rehab programs.

It has just been in the past few months that they have arranged for me
to talk to a psychologist for ME!!  Sometimes I'm ready to bounce off
the walls!!  <grin>

Janet

 * OLX 2.1 TD * Back Up My Hard Drive? I Can't Find The Reverse Switch!

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From: Chuck.Hallenbeck@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Chuck Hallenbeck)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: B n s and grade 2
Date: 21 Jul 92 15:53:56 GMT
Reply-To: Chuck.Hallenbeck@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23200

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 TW>> turns the tranlator on and brailles in grade two. then when she
 TW>> prints it she does I think she said a cord b and a cord t and
 TW>> the paper product comes out in grade 2.  so you all figure this
 TW>> one out.
 WW>      If you use the translator when you create your file, it
 WW>  is, of course, in the form of grade 2 braille.  If you then
 WW>  transmit it to a print printer, or want it stored as straight
 WW>  ASCII on whatever source you're sending it to, you turn the
 WW>  translator on in the status menu.  In other words, it "reverse
 WW>  translates" the braille file to an ASCII file. If, however,
 WW>  you are sending it to a braille printer, and you want it to be
 WW>  printed as the braille file it was composed as, you turn the
 WW>  braille translator off in the status menu.  This way, it will
 WW>  be sent out just as you composed it, no reverse translation
 WW>  taking place, and assuming you formatted it correctly, it
 WW>  should at the least be readable grade 2 braille in hard copy.
Hi, guys.

You are nearly correct, Willy. The BNS translator actually only
works on stuff coming out of a file, and not on stuff going into a
file. It only back-translates, and does not forward-translate. If
you write stuff using contractions, you have to have the translator
on in order to hear it in English, and in order to upload it in
ASCII or print it in print.  If you enter stuff without using
contractions, then forget about the translator for reading,
uploading, and printing. The only way to get grade 2 braille out of
the BNS is to enter the contractions yourself, then upload or
output the stuff without the back-translator (the only translator)
turned on. Lots of people use Turbo Braille on their desktops to
create grade 2 for downloading onto their BNS.

 WW>  If I did, I would
 WW>  probably still want to send it to a PC and do a good
 WW>  translation with Turbo-Braille, so I would still probably not
 WW>  use the translator in my creation of the file.

If I am right, you are saying that Turbo Braille does a better job than
you do by hand, Willie, not better than BNS. Turbo Braille has no
back-translator at all. I had a guy call me once in despair because he
deleted his source file and only had a braille file left, and he was
pretty upset that TBRL could not back-translate it for him. I advised
him to download it to his BNS, then turn his BNS translator on and
upload it again. He decided not to take his own life after all. ...

Chuck.

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From: Carla.Campbell@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Carla Campbell)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: DOGS AND LANDLORDS
Date: 24 Jul 92 13:47:32 GMT
Reply-To: Carla.Campbell@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23308

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hiya, again, Karen.

I can't *believe* anyone at Guide Dogs told you that your landlord could
charge you a pet deposit!  As you noticed, the California civil code
specifically  prohibits this.  The provision for charging for damage is
exactly that: *if* your dog guide was to damage the premises (chew up
door frames, make stains on the carpet, etc), you could be charged for
repairs after the fact.  But you cannot be charged a deposit in advance.

The assumption, here, is that a properly trained and cared for dog guide
*won't* cause any damage (hence no deposit), but that you are
responsible if he does (hence you can be charged for damage which is
done, if it is done.)

Hope this helps and hope you pursue this.
                                                 --Carla

... Read what I mean, not what I write!

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From: kiser@taronga.com (James Kiser)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: splitting of newsgroups
Date: 21 Jul 92 21:17:40 GMT
Reply-To: kiser@taronga.com (James Kiser)
Organization: Taronga Park BBS
X-Fidonet: None

Index Number: 23229

In article <22818@handicap.news> 34AEJ7D%CMUVM.BITNET@VM1.nodak.edu
(Bill Gorman) writes:
>If it were to come to the formal CFD and CFV regarding splitting
>the misc.handicap newsgroup into misc.handicap.*, I would vote against it.
>I think it is a bad idea.

I have Cerebral Palsy and I only read misc.handicap occasionally
because of the time it takes to get through all the articles for
the ones of interest to me.  As a matter of fact, the above is the
first I saw of a split discussion, the others must have expired
before I saw them.

I think a split is long over due and while we are at it, how about making
it unmoderated?

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      "Never send a bunny to do a duck's job."  - DW