jcooper@csli.stanford.edu (John Cooper) (03/16/91)
Index Number: 14058 I am seeking information on hardware/software that is aimed at allowing a disabled person to write and edit a newsletter for other disabled folks. The person I have in mind does not have good motor control of his hands, but wants a computer to do the newsletter on, and would also probably benefit from e-mail or other bulletin board type services. If the right software/hardware exists, he could probably deal with a mouse or joystick. What software/hardware exists already? Does it run on PC or Mac? Any contacts/leads/suggestions will be appreciated. Also, are there groups that would sponsor this person to get access to the net? He is affiliated with a national organization for disabled people (he is one of the leaders of the group) but does not have $ nor is aware of the networks. He is publishing a newsletter, and needs a machine + software to allow a disabled person to create and edit and print text. Are there bulletin boards that are aimed at people like this? Thanks in advanced for any help! John Cooper
Gary.Warren@f5.n382.z1.fidonet.org (Gary Warren) (04/15/91)
Index Number: 14901 [This is from the Spinal Injury Conference] * Original to John Cooper @ 1:261/1000 in abled * Forwarded Sat Mar 23 1991 17:10:06 by Alan Hess @ 1:261/1000@fidonet As a paraplegic with full control of his arms who has done six issues of disABILITY NEWS-letter (which WILL be back next month!), I don't know how applicable my experience is to you. When I had my Commodore 128, I used GEOS 2.00 to write, edit and print the first four issues of it. The program could make a nice two-column page format, and had good fonts for the type and artwork tools just like the Macintosh MacWrite/Draw disks. When my machine broke down and I upgraded to my Amiga 500, I have not found any inexpensive desktop publishing software to continue publishing. Thus, I did the last two issues on my school's computer lab's Macs. If interested in getting a copy of No. 6, send me a self-addressed stamped envelope. Hope this helps! Gary L. Warren 3306-A Moss Court Midland, Texas 79707 -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!382!5!Gary.Warren Internet: Gary.Warren@f5.n382.z1.fidonet.org
Jock.Rogan@f869.n681.z3.fidonet.org (Jock Rogan) (04/16/91)
Index Number: 14966 JC> I am seeking information on hardware/software that is aimed at JC> allowing a disabled person to write and edit a newsletter for JC> other disabled folks. The person I have in mind does not have JC> good motor control of his hands, but wants a computer to do the JC> newsletter on, and would also probably benefit from e-mail or JC> other bulletin board type services. If the right JC> software/hardware exists, he could probably deal with a mouse JC> or joystick. Hi, As the advert that I wish to quote is the only one of its type that I have every seen advertising such technology I hope people will forgive what may seem like "advertising". An ad in the Jan 1991 copy of the UK PCPLUS magazine refers to two different types of a unit named VOICEMASTER. The cheaper unit seems to use a headset with boom microphone for pickup, the dearer unit uses an open speaker. The add claims that this unit can be trained to learn/replace upto 256,000 keyboard inputs. It also claims to be ideal for handicapped persons. As the prices vary between about 180-250 UK pounds it appears to be reasonably priced for PC peripherals. One would presume that if this unit does indeed function as suggested then IT could be used to control ANY standard commercial software package thus avoiding many "compatability" problems that seem to occur with "customised" programs. As I don't have anything other than a passive interest in this company perhaps your quiries would be best answered if directed to CONFIDENTIAL COMPUTER SERVICES, Denmark House, 3b High St Willingham, Cambridge CB4 5ES. United Kingdom of course. Hope this may be of interest. Jock. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!3!681!869!Jock.Rogan Internet: Jock.Rogan@f869.n681.z3.fidonet.org
Gary.Warren@f5.n382.z1.fidonet.org (Gary Warren) (04/16/91)
Index Number: 14974 [This is from the Spinal Injury Conference] As a paraplegic with full control of his arms who has done six issues of disABILITY NEWS-letter (which WILL be back next month!), I don't know how applicable my experience is to you. When I had my Commodore 128, I used GEOS 2.00 to write, edit and print the first four issues of it. The program could make a nice two-column page format, and had good fonts for the type and artwork tools just like the Macintosh MacWrite/Draw disks. When my machine broke down and I upgraded to my Amiga 500, I have not found any inexpensive desktop publishing software to continue publishing. Thus, I did the last two issues on my school's computer lab's Macs. If interested in getting a copy of No. 6, send me a self-addressed stamped envelope. Hope this helps! Gary L. Warren 3306-A Moss Court Midland, Texas 79707 -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!382!5!Gary.Warren Internet: Gary.Warren@f5.n382.z1.fidonet.org
Lisa.Wahl@f40.n161.z1.fidonet.org (Lisa Wahl) (04/26/91)
Index Number: 15221 We have a video tape from Apple that shows a person putting together a newsletter with a head control unit (puff & sip switch) =, a Headmaster with a Macintosh and Pagemaker. If you would like a copy of this or details about it, please message me. The video is about ACcess to Technology in general. Yours, Lisa Wahl -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!161!40!Lisa.Wahl Internet: Lisa.Wahl@f40.n161.z1.fidonet.org