[comp.society] Call for Participation -- Computing and Persons with Disabilities

mrb@sei.cmu.edu (Mario Barbacci) (04/17/91)

 The Johns Hopkins University is conducting a nationwide search for
Computing Applications to Assist Persons with Disabilities which will
run through February 1992.  This Program is made possible by grants from
The National Science Foundation and MCI Communications Corporation.

 The National Search is a competition for ideas, systems, devices, and
computer programs designed to help the more than 25 million Americans
with disabilities.  The competition is open to all residents of the
United States.  Amateurs, computer professionals and students are
invited to compete for hundreds of prizes and awards including a $10,000
Grand Prize.  Entries may address any physical, mental or learning
disability and are due by August 23, 1991.

  Regional events, competitions and exhibitions will be held across the
country throughout 1991.  Regional winners will compete for the grand
prize at the national exhibit to be held at the Smithsonian Institution
in Washington, D.C., February 1-2, 1992.

 "Putting ingenuity and technology to work for people is our primary
goal," says Paul Hazan, Project Director of the National Search.
"Through this Search computer professionals have a unique opportunity to
apply their creativity and expertise to address urgent human needs and
make a significant difference," he said.  "Applications are only limited
by the imagination of the designer."

  To obtain a flier giving details of the competition and how you can
participate, write to:

	   Computing to Assist Persons with Disabilities 
		  Johns Hopkins National Search 
		  P.O. Box 1200 Laurel, MD 20723

Mario R. Barbacci