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From: nff2355@dsacg2.dsac.dla.mil (Dale Pennington)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: amusement parks & wheels
Date: 27 Aug 92 15:19:54 GMT
Reply-To: nff2355@dsacg2.dsac.dla.mil (Dale Pennington)
Organization: Defense Logistics Agency Systems Automation Center, Columbus

Index Number: 23992

From article <23693@handicap.news>, by Bob.Dunlap@f360.n226.z1.fidonet.org
(Bob Dunlap):
> Index Number: 23693
>
> Saturday, i went to king's island. since i cannot walk very far, i
> had to rent a wheelchair. when i returned it, i commented that they
> could do anything more to make it unaccessable. ...
>
Don't you suppose amusement parks are subject to ADA?  If I were
you, I'd find out who is the best person to contact at Kings Island
and send them a "shame shame" letter.  Also, there may be reasons to
notify those enforcing ADA.

Dale Pennington
Internet: dpennington@dsac.dla.mil
From: janina@netcom.com (Janina Sajka)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Questions
Date: 27 Aug 92 15:18:39 GMT
Reply-To: janina@netcom.com (Janina Sajka)
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23990

Steve Mendelsohn did indeed write such a book a few years ago.  He
has another, more complete, one on the way.  Last night he told me
his publisher was expecting it to be available in November.

Any of you who are (or will be) in the San Francisco Bay Area on
Tuesday, 15 September, can hear Steve speak and answer questions on
the subject of "Financing our Adaptive Technology Needs" (or more
precisely, "How the *** do I pay for all this stuff?"  Steve will
be our featured speaker at the September meeting of BayTalk
Computer Users Group which meets the third Tuesday of every month,
6 PM, Sun Peking Restaurant, 2068 Center St., one-half block west
of the BART station in scenic downtown Berkeley (California).
From: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Fried Death !!!
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:17:40 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: 24255

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a message to Joe Chamberlain <12 Aug 92 19:30> Curtis Oglesby wrote:

 CO> True.  I've always been concerned about those very issues.  Guess
 CO> I need to check with Sheppard Spinal Center in Atlanta for the
 CO> latest routine.  And an eval.  Until the past year, my local uro
 CO> has kept me in good shape for many years.  Maybe it's time for a change.

I take massive doses of Vitimin C (2000 mg/day) every other week.
Four time a year I take a 30 day course of a of broad spectrum
antibiotic.  My doc feels that this way I avoid building up a
tolerance for any particular drug.

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From: Shelby.Sherman@f67.n123.z1.fidonet.org (Shelby Sherman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: General Interest
Date: 28 Aug 92 16:14:09 GMT
Reply-To: Shelby.Sherman@f67.n123.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:123/67 - Shelby's Swamp, Bartlett TN

Index Number: 24025

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

 > with my cancer, I do a lot better if I can sleep.  Well, some
 > doctors
 > just don't pay attention to *basic* needs.  Maybe when he gets
 > released
 > from his surgeon his primary doctor will *listen*.  Time will
 > tell on
 > this one.

Surgeons are as a rule not very good managers of chronic pain.
Maybe you can get a referral to a pain clinic if you have one in
your area. Some primary care physicans are tuned in the management
of chronic pain, but most are not.  Good luck.

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From: Mark.Munson@p0.f14.n279.z1.fidonet.org (Mark Munson)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: duaderm
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:14:19 GMT
Reply-To: Mark.Munson@p0.f14.n279.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:279/14.0 - Project Enable, Dunbar WV
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference

Index Number: 24242

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

ES> On 07-28-92 Tim Syfert wrote to Ed Stahl...

ES> TS> Ed,
ES> TS>
ES> TS> I use a spray on glue to help secure my Active Cath's, and of course
ES> TS> get overspray on my legs, etc. For years now I've just been using
ES> TS> "Desolve It" found in grocery stores. Might give it a try.

Ed,
   The spray on glue won't come off until you remove it with some
   adhesive remover the next time you change it... Just another peice
   (piece), of advice.. I have to use glue (medical adhesive) for a
   urostomy.. the excess glue I cover with baby powder which my
   insurance company (VA) will provide for me.. have fun!

Mark

 * SLMR 2.1a * Got Dang Pants... Always stick to the damn thing!

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From: Patricia.Bregman@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Patricia Bregman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: On signing....
Date: 3 Sep 92 18:19:51 GMT
Reply-To: Patricia.Bregman@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 24355

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

CP>odd that you believe american deaf cannot do the same...

        Even closer to home, in Canada there are 2 official languages
        which means that all senior government officials and businesses
        must be able to fluently converse in two languages.

        We do have a slightly different problem in Toronto though, alot
        of immigrants who have not yet learned English and have
        difficulty understanding ASL.  Many are senior citizens and find
        it really difficult to switch.

 * OLX 2.1 TD * Disabled? No, I prefer "Necessarily Cybernetic". *
===
 * QNet3 * ADAnet: Ability OnLine - Toronto Canada - 416/650-5411

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From: Paul.Nobrega@p0.f266.n163.z1.fidonet.org (Paul Nobrega)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: from the president of syntha-voice 3 of 4
Date: 1 Sep 92 17:32:31 GMT
Reply-To: Paul.Nobrega@p0.f266.n163.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:163/266.0 - Vision, Ottawa ON
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24158

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

If I have spent hundreds of dollars on a product, and I have a
problem, how would I feel if I called the manufacturer about
this  problem, and could not get through because the lines were
tied up by people who did not purchase the product, or wanted
Application Program training over the phone.  I know that I would
be upset, and would blame the manufacturer for not handling their
Customer Lines properly.
We are all aware of Adaptive Manufacturers who seem cold when they
give you 1 chance to give your customer number when you call before
hanging up on you.  This was the  way that their company responded
to abuse of the lines.
I am trying to find a happy medium here.
Since you are the consumer, I am approaching you for your
opportunity to have a say on how this should be done. I was not
going to comment on the allegations by 1 writer about our
popularity with the Canadian Government.  This writer referred to
an issue of a Technology article where they claim that the Canadian
Government was not happy with our service or technology.

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From: Shelby.Sherman@f67.n123.z1.fidonet.org (Shelby Sherman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: General Interest
Date: 28 Aug 92 16:13:48 GMT
Reply-To: Shelby.Sherman@f67.n123.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:123/67 - Shelby's Swamp, Bartlett TN

Index Number: 24024

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

 > Hi Shelby!  I can tell you some things about releiving cancer
 > pain as I an expert at it.  Narcotics work pretty good and you
 > don't have to worry about addiction because the brain uses them
 > differently when taken for pain as for say, recreational use.  I
 > was on a maximum dose for over a year and was able to stop with
 > no problems. It's also an interesting fact that non-steriodals
 > like ibuprofen can be just as effective as narcotics.  The key
 > here is to take the drugs on a regular schedule.  I used to get

I work for a privately owned Drug Company and one of my duties is
educating doctors and other health care professionals in the
management of cancer pain.  You are very correct in your statement
that the narcotics must be taken on a regualarly scheduled basis.
This is one of the big advantages of controlled release morphine,
you only have to take it every eight or twelve hours.

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From: Mike.Adams@f10.n19.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Adams)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Reasonable Accommodation
Date: 4 Sep 92 20:26:06 GMT
Reply-To: Mike.Adams@f10.n19.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:19/10 - Majik Shoppe BBS, Altus OK
X-Fidonet: Able News Conference

Index Number: 24379

[This is from the AbleNews Conference]

JC>MA>her problem.  Finally, she went for counselling, and she
JC>MA>decided that it was the nature of her work in the child
JC>MA>welfare unit which was responsible for her having emotional
JC>MA>problems which also included substance abuses of various kinds.

JC>If the counselor thought that the individual's emotional problems wer
JC>caused by her work, then the ADA does apply.  I would also think that even
JC>workman's compensation might kick in if such a finding was reached by a
JC>psychologist.

As I indicated, I've no problem with doing whatever is necessary
to maintain a valuable employee's effectiveness.  If it means
moving the employee to less stressful work, fine.  However, I am
concerned that there might be some abuse of the intent of ADA in
some respects here.  it's unintentional, but it isn't the first
time that someone tried to do the right thing the wrong way.

 * SLMR 2.1 *

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From: Paul.Nobrega@p0.f266.n163.z1.fidonet.org (Paul Nobrega)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: from the president of syntha-voice 4 of 4
Date: 1 Sep 92 17:32:44 GMT
Reply-To: Paul.Nobrega@p0.f266.n163.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:163/266.0 - Vision, Ottawa ON
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24159

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

I have not seen this article, and quite frankly am quite interested
in following up on its validity.  I would be more than happy to
pay for the call if the person writing about this article would
call us to give reference to the article, and its issue so that I
can read it myself.
You see, the Canadian Federal Government is constantly purchasing
our technology, and we have recent letters on file praising our
follow-up and support.  This is quite contradictory to this
allegation, and I would certainly like to follow upon it
immediately.  I hope that we can do away with the allegations and
snipping and replace this with open, constructive dialogue; as it
is our intention to keep on going with the design of our technology
as long as it serves the needs of the blind.

David Kostyshyn
President
Syntha-voice Computers Inc.

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From: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Alan Hess)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: fast chairs
Date: 3 Sep 92 12:57:27 GMT
Reply-To: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:261/1000 - Nerve Center, Pikesville MD
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference

Index Number: 24319

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

How fast do the fastest wheelchairs go?  *adh*

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From: Eric.Bohlman@p3.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Eric Bohlman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Tinytalk 1.20 is here!
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:08:41 GMT
Reply-To: Eric.Bohlman@p3.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.3 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24216

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 SH> How does TineyTalk work with emmulation programs such as Irma and the
 SH> like? I mean those dogs who like to "take over" your keyboard and steel
 SH> interrupt 9?

I'm not aware of anyone who's tried it (I know of one person who
got it to work with an IRMA, but he still had some Telesensory
stuff loaded, so I'm not sure what that proves).  If you're in a
position to give it a try, please do and let me know the results (I
can probably put in some re-vectoring code if necessary).  If you
need an evaluation copy of Tinytalk, let me know and I'll send you
one.

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From: Mary.Thomas@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Mary Thomas)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: New User
Date: 2 Sep 92 16:29:02 GMT
Reply-To: Mary.Thomas@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 24289

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Hi Jack -- good to hear from you and glad to tell you first hand about
my implant -  I just would be lost without it - in some ways - but then
I can always adjust if the need ever arises --- nothing is really lost
in that area - but you learn to accept it - come what may -  The only
thing about long distance overseas calls  ---- welll lll that expense
(G)  -- but it sure would be fun  wouldn't it --- to think we could do
such a thing as all these other folks do --- Will make some more long
distance calls this weekend and have fun doing it --- so take care keep
busy - and hope to hear from you again -
CUL
/\/\ary

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From: Juan.Mojena@p2.f203.n2603.z1.fidonet.org (Juan Mojena)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Buying a lap top
Date: 1 Sep 92 17:33:33 GMT
Reply-To: Juan.Mojena@p2.f203.n2603.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2603/203.2 - The Shop Mail Only, Flushing NY
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24162

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

I don't have suggestions about what machine to get.  I have one
question, though.   How much does it weigh?  I got a laptop several
years ago.  I thought I would use it in school.  The problem was
that at ten pounds it became kind of heavy to take it to work and
then school and then back home again.  So it stayed at work
collecting dust.

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From: janina@netcom.com (Janina Sajka)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: TALKING software
Date: 27 Aug 92 14:11:27 GMT
Reply-To: janina@netcom.com (Janina Sajka)
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23971

Fascinating -- and I truly hope it works well, because that would
certainly be good news.  BUT, let's be very clear, a computer's
ability to talk does not a speech interface make.  There's a major
diference between the ability to "print" to a speaker, and the
ability to function as an interface.  How, for example, does a user
say "huh?"  How does one find out what action options are
available?

One more thing, I'm always suspicious when a post of technology
news is full of unexplained jargon (Topov texture), yet seems to
need to explain basic jargon like ROM and RAM.  Am I to be
impressed?

							Janina
From: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Reh Ab Hospitals
Date: 3 Sep 92 12:59:47 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: 24336

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a message to Joe Chamberlain <24 Aug 92 14:24> John Lynch wrote:

 JL> talkingabout a spinal cord hospital in Gettysburg, PA.  Never
 JL> heard of one there.

Moss Rehabilitation at the Jefferson Medical College in
Philadelphia is the best in this area according to the recent U.S.
NEWS & WORLD REPORT on the 100 best hospitals.  Jefferson is also
connected with the pediatric SCI center at the A. I. DuPont
Institute.  Two lists follows in the next messages.  Some phone
numbers may have changed and some of the medical directors might be
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From: dashiell@nadc.nadc.navy.mil (Jude DaShiell)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: lightning
Date: 31 Aug 92 20:49:34 GMT
Reply-To: dashiell@nadc.nadc.navy.mil (Jude DaShiell)

Index Number: 24084

Any doctor that tells you that it's mind over matter once a person
has been hit by lightning should have their medical license
revoked!  Remember the whole body is an electrical system which is
powered at the brain by A.T.P. which you can read about in a good
biology textbook.

The throughput on power is less than house current and certainly
less than it takes to run a radio.  Lightning has more power in one
stroke than all of the atomic detonations set off so far.  Anybody
who has taken a lightning hit in the head isn't all right for at
least three years after that has happened.

In one case I read about the person who was struck about a year
after the strike wandered off from his family and wasn't found for
the next three years.  When they were found they were living under
a different name all the way across the country and couldn't
remember their previous life at all.

What I would suggest is to find a really good psychologist and a
really good acupuncture specialist.  When the acupuncture
specialist goes in to reverse polarities that should be a real
powerful experience.  We have polarities in our body and lightning
hit the polarities in your husband's head and really messed them
up.  I think it's only acupuncture that will be able to put them
back into order again.  Please though make sure the acupuncture
specialist is qualified since this one will be a tough case for
even the best of them.

Lee Trevino the golfer was hit by lightning and I think he wrote a
book about that experience.  The acupuncture will help with the
pain at first and may clear up some of the other problems too if
the brain isn't too badly damaged.  I hope your husband is keeping
up on his vitamins and minerals and I'm not referring to R.D.A.'s
either since lab monkeys have r.d.a.'s that are 75 times higher
than humans since the brain will need all the help it can get to
repair itself.  If your husband can do it hatha yoga may also be of
some help since hatha yoga uses the body to affect the brain in
positive ways.

It sounds to me like you've got some real medical sadists on the
case.  I'd look for better physicians than that and I hope you have
resources near you and wish you the best of luck since you're going
to need it.

<dashiell@nadc.navy.navy.mil>
From: Wayne.Briggs@p0.f5109.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Briggs)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Tens units, etc
Date: 28 Aug 92 16:19:54 GMT
Reply-To: Wayne.Briggs@p0.f5109.n124.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:124/5109.0 - National Amputee Co, Dallas TX

Index Number: 24044

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

Type unit has made no difference for me. Pad MAKES big differences as
I'm allergiuc to bothg the tapes A& gels. I use the disposal kind with
flesh skin color on outside that don't need gel.

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From: Karen.Keil@f71.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Karen Keil)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Who is SHHH for
Date: 3 Sep 92 18:19:03 GMT
Reply-To: Karen.Keil@f71.n343.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/71 - Seattle Hearing Imp, Seattle WA
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 24350

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 JR> Also, SHHH includes members who are audiologists, counselors
 JR> who work with deaf/hoh, etc., friends/relatives of deaf/hoh.

 AS> Yes, this is true - SHHH has many members that are professionals
 AS> but I think you misunderstood the point I was trying to get across.
 AS> There seems to be a misunderstanding about SHHH - many of the
 AS> Deaf are of the opinion that SHHH is only for hard of hearing
 AS> persons which is not true.

I also had the impression that SHHH was for hard-of-hearing people
and late-deafened adults only -- not for people with
severe/profound hearing losses like me who were born that way or
lost it very early in life.

So for some years, I just ignored SHHH and didn't write for
information.  Seeing a SHHH Journal at my audiologist's office and
reading information about SHHH on this echo changed my mind.

Perhaps the name should be changed to 'Self Help for Hard of
Hearing and Deaf People, Inc.' but that would spoil the interesting
combination of the abreviation SHHH----it would be SHHHD!

Just my two cents....

Karen

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From: patt@squid.tram.com (Patt Bromberger)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Virtual Reality / Disability
Date: 3 Sep 92 04:17:29 GMT
Reply-To: patt@squid.tram.com (Patt Bromberger)

Index Number: 24299

            Virtual Reality and Disability (VR&D)
                Electronic Information Center

              VR Application in Disability Field

At Hines Rehabilitation and R&D Center, Hines, IL, John Trimble
and Ted Morris are working with Sense8 and Intel technologies to
create a software application that will help architects design
accessible spaces such as buildings and transportation systems, by
allowing wheelchair users to navigate through proposed designs
and provide critical input to help ensure the architect has created
a barrier-free design.  With the help of a glove lined with sensors
that detect motion, the virtual reality system lets the person with a
physical disability experience the space, examine the reach and
dimensionality of the design, and test the spacing of cupboards,
tables or other objects.

Source:  Sense8, 1001 Bridgeway, #477, Sausalito, CA 94965, Phone:
(415) 331 6318; FAX (415) 331 9148 and John Trimble and Ted Morris,
Hines Rehabilitation and R&D Center, Box 20, Hines, IL 60141.

                           Submitted by:

Dr. Harry Murphy, California State University, Northridge (CSUN),
18111 Nordhoff St. - DVSS, Northridge, CA 91330 (818) 885 2578;
FAX (818) 885 4929, EMAIL: HMURPHY@VAX.CSUN.EDU

                        Conference Information

Call for Papers Available Now for Eighth Annual, International
Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities," March 17-20,
1993, LAX Marriott Hotel.

Calendar Item:  Virtual Reality and Disability Meeting, Westin Hotel
SFO Airport, June 17-18, 1993.