Robert.Norstrand.@hnews.fidonet.org f8.n10.z1 (Robert Norstrand 925/10) (02/24/90)
Index Number: 6935 Pat, I noticed you asked Ron what sip-and-puffs and headband pointers were. Maybe I can answer that for you. Sip-and-puffs are devices used to control different things (electric wheelchairs, to name one) by Quads who can only move their heads. The headband pointers are used by these saame individuals to turn the pages of a book, type on a typewriter or computer, etc. I don't use either as I have some use of my arms and hands. Hope this helps. Have a good day. # Origin: The Magic RBBS, Lakeland, FL (813) 688-8151 (1:137/600) (8:925/10) -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!10!8!Robert.Norstrand.@.925/10 Internet: Robert.Norstrand.@.925/10@f8.n10.z1.fidonet.org
Pat.Goltz@f3.n300.z1.fidonet.org (Pat Goltz) (02/27/90)
Index Number: 6974 Okay, so you told me what sip and puffs and headband pointers are used for. But what ARE they? What do they look like, and how do they function? Pat -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!300!3!Pat.Goltz Internet: Pat.Goltz@f3.n300.z1.fidonet.org
PANDORA.NIGH@f532.n157.z1.fidonet.org (PANDORA NIGH) (03/01/90)
Index Number: 7011 Hi Ron, the Handbook for Barrier-Free Design for Ohio handles at lot of info about aesthetics in design as well as spec (those that the Feds require, those that the PVA suggests, and Ohio requires). The book has a lot of information about plants and trees that can be used and those that shouldn't be used in landscaping around buildings. It handles things like what kind of trees may be dropping lots of berries and leaves that would make entrances and ramps slippery and a hazard. I found it very enlightening. You can get a copy of the book by either calling or writing Ohio Governor's Council on Disabled Persons 400 E. Campus View Blvd. Columbus, Oh 43235 (614)438-1393 Pandora -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!157!532!PANDORA.NIGH Internet: PANDORA.NIGH@f532.n157.z1.fidonet.org
Ron.Rothenberg@f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org (Ron Rothenberg) (03/22/90)
Index Number: 7237 JS> It's fun to socialize... JS> With people you despise... Oh, the white folks hate the black folks, And the black folks hate the white folks. To hate all but the right folks Is an old established rule. But during National Brotherhood week, National Brotherhood Week, Lena Horne and Sherriff Clark arfe dancing cheek to cheek, It's fun to eulogize The people you despise, As long as you don't let 'em in your school. Oh, the poor folks hate the rich folks, And the rich folks hate the poor folks. All of my folks hate all of your folks, It's American as apple pie. But during National Brotherhood Week, National Brotherhood Week, New Yorkers love the Puerto Ricans 'cause it's very chic, Step up and take the hand Of someone you can't stand, You can tolerate him if you try. Oh, the Protestants hate the Catholics, and the Catholics hate the Protestants, And the Hindus hate the Moslems And everybody hates the Jews. But during National Brotherhood week, National Brotherhood week. National everybody smile at one-another-hood week. Be nice to people who Are inferior to you. It's only for a week, so have no fear, Be grateful that it doesn't last all year. - Tom Lehrer ... A child educated only at school is an uneducated child. - G. Santayana -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!101!460!Ron.Rothenberg Internet: Ron.Rothenberg@f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org
Martha.Johnson@f778.n115.z1.fidonet.org (Martha Johnson) (06/01/90)
Index Number: 8565 Has anyone out there tried to get a job from Inter Christo or Lift inc. Idid send for the material from Inter Christo, and I found out that you had to send in 35$ every three months. I thought it was rather expensive for me. As far as Lift Inc. is concerned, I called them a few years back and he didn't seem like wanted to work with the blind. I got both of these Co.s from Joni Eareckson Tada's news letter, which I get on tape. Martie -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!115!778!Martha.Johnson Internet: Martha.Johnson@f778.n115.z1.fidonet.org
Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (01/18/91)
Index Number: 13062 MJ> I have a friend who has a Tandy 1,000 with an Echo GP and MJ> can't get any speech after it says "Echo Ready" Is MJ> there something that she must do before she presses "enter". If she is using a TL-1000, then try disconnecting the printer or turning the printer on. For some reason the printer port effects the sound system in some applications. -=joe=- -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!150!140!Joe.Chamberlain Internet: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Bill.Koppelmann@f810.n104.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Koppelmann) (06/28/91)
Index Number: 16545 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] TC> Regarding blind authors, have you ever read any of TC> Ved Mehta's books, such as Sound Shadows Of the New World, Rd TC> 24156, or The Stolen Light, Rc 29519. Tim, He actually wrote an older book which may not be available any more but which gives you an idea of his younger writings. The book is called Face to Face, and was read by Alexander Scourby. If it is at all possible to get it, please do so as it's good. Boulder Bill -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!104!810!Bill.Koppelmann Internet: Bill.Koppelmann@f810.n104.z1.fidonet.org