BALU@WVNRTC.BITNET (S. Balasubramanya) (06/13/91)
Index Number: 16027
Hello,
We are asking users of other computer services to give their opinions on a
computer accommodation system for employers, rehabilitation professionals, and
for people with disabilities. Please send completed responses to :
Deborah J. Hendricks
809 Allen hall, WVU
Morgantown WV 26505
Phone : +1 800 526 7234 (U.S) Fax : +1 304 293 5407
+1 800 526 2262 (Canada)
+1 800 526 4698 (WV)
BITNET : Hendricks@WVNRTC
Hendricks@wvnrtc.wvnet.edu
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DIAL-JAN is a computer based bulletin board system which allows you to post
accommodation question for JAN (Job Accommodation Network) consultants; obtain
vital information on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), conferences, and a
host of other topics; and voice your own thoughts and concerns regarding
disability related issues. Current plans call for the inclusion of a database
of accommodation solutions you can access with your own computer. Please take
a few minutes to answer the following questions. By doing so, you will help
make DIAL-JAN a service ready to meet your needs.
1. I am (check all that apply):
--------- A business owner
--------- A private business employee
--------- A public employee
--------- A person with a disability
--------- Other (Please Specify) : _____________________________________
2. I would prefer to get answers to my accommodations questions by :
--------- Accessing a database of accommodation solutions through DIAL-JAN
and my own computer
--------- (whether you have the necessary equipment or not).
--------- Talking with a JAN consultant on the phone who would do the
accommodation solution search.
--------- Some combination of searching myself and talking with a
consultant.
3. Do you have access to all of the following -- a computer, a modem,
communications software (e.g., Kermit, QModem, ProComm), and a telephone
connection.
--------- Yes, I have access to all of these at work.
--------- Yes, I have access to all of these at home.
--------- No. I do not have access now, but am planning to in the near
future.
--------- No. I do not have access now and do not plan to in the near
future.
IF YOU ANSWERED YES ABOVE, THEN PROCEED TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
IF YOU ANSWERED NO ABOVE, THANK YOU FOR HELPING US WITH OUR SURVEY.
4. How important is it to you that DIAL-JAN is a free service with a toll-free
telephone number and no user fees ?
--------- Very Important.
--------- Somewhat important.
--------- Neither important nor Unimportant.
--------- Somewhat Unimportant.
--------- Very Unimportant.
5. How important is it to you that DIAL-JAN is available when and where you
need it -- day or night, from home or office ?
--------- Very Important.
--------- Somewhat Important.
--------- Neither important not Unimportant.
--------- Somewhat Unimportant.
--------- Very Unimportant.
6. Please rank order the following as to their importance to you if you were
using a computer database of accommodation solutions ( 1 is the MOST
important and 5 is the LEAST important).
--------- Instructions that are easy to understand.
--------- Detailed accommodation information.
--------- Pictures and graphics linked to solutions that you could "pull"
down to your computer.
--------- High-speed (9600 baud) communications.
--------- A phone number for technical assistance.
7. What other features would you like to see on DIAL-JAN ? Rank order the
following with 1 being the MOST important and 5 being the LEAST important.
--------- Information from vendors on new products.
--------- Results from research studies on disability-related issues.
--------- Sample accommodations that others have made.
--------- Information on ADA and other legislation as it becomes available.
--------- Names and addresses of relevant resources in your area.
--------- Other. Please specify : ____________________________________
8. Do you use any of the following regularly ? Check all that apply :
--------- BITNET
--------- Internet
--------- CompuServe
--------- Prodigy
--------- Other. Please specify : _____________________________________
Other Comments : ____________________________________________________
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR HELPING US WITH OUR SURVEY.