patth@dasys1.UUCP (Patt Haring) (08/02/87)
COMPUHELP-ON-DISK The National Association of Blind and Visually Impaired Computer Users (NABVICU) sponsers a database bulletin board system for the blind and visually impaired and other interested persons. The information on the BBS ranges from Self-Help Groups, software sources, hardware sources, information on other databases, voice output devices, LARGE print programs and more. It also includes electronic mail, "Talking" programs and an information exchange. Though the BBS has been programmed for use by a blind or visually impaired person, family members, friends or representatives of a blind or visually impaired person are encouraged to call and make use of the system. The ultimate goal is to aid the blind or visually impaired person in utilizing computers, become more knowledgeable about computers and to keep pace with new advances in the world of computers. Realizing that not all people have access to a modem, the NABVICU has made available CompuHelp-On-Disk. The same information found on the BBS is on the disk with the exception of electronic mail. CompuHelp-On-Disk can be read on the screen, with voice output (Echo required) or sent to the printer. At this time it is only available for the Apple computer. Editions for other computers and other improvements are in the works. A ten dollar ($10.00) donation is requested to help cover costs. The address for ordering or requesting more information is: N.A.B.V.I.C.U.- CompuHelp P.O. Box 1352 Roseville, CA 95661-1352 CompuHelp --------- Modem (916) 786-0364 Voice (916) 783-0364 -- Patt Haring UUCP: ..cmcl2!phri!dasys1!patth Big Electric Cat Compu$erve: 76566,2510 New York, NY, USA MCI Mail: 306-1255; GEnie: PHaring