Some unpublished information gathered from operators of similar bulletin boards or evaluations of similar services are also included. The diversity of on-line facilities can be seen from the following examples. More and more disability-specific resources are becoming available on the Internet. Other services include information, newsletters, discussion lists and data bases. Members are encouraged to make contact with others in similar circumstances to offer mutual support, and to share experiences and advice.
Frequent users tend to be people with chronic illness.
Chat is the most used area, followed by information and forums. It provides information on disability and related topics, as well as offering over 150 special interest discussion groups, over 5000 files, and numerous searchable information bases. Facilities included a data-base, decision support system, and messages facilities. A nurse moderator provided specialised information. There was a high number of enquiries for practical information.