Dan.Kysor@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Dan Kysor) (11/21/90)
Index Number: 11941 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] those who have following the "blnd & brs" thread know that i've been working with the state library here in california on this patron access question to the talking book database. we're now exploring r & d grants to investigate options of access. any ideas on grant/funding sources from anyone on here would be greatly appreciated. dan... -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!203!11!Dan.Kysor Internet: Dan.Kysor@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org
Scott.Marshall@f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Scott Marshall) (12/04/90)
Index Number: 12133 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] Hi Dan: I haven't been following the library access thread, but it sounds like a good idea. Couple of thoughts about grant money. Check with the National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation and Research, U.S. Department of Education, William Graves, Director, 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20202. Ask them for their current catalog of grants, and the dealines and application forms for future competitions. They have a pretty broad authorization to fund things, and Bill Graves use to run the Rehab and Training center for the Blind (research stuff) down in Mississippi. At least he knows about blind stuff which is a refreshing change from prior administrations. NIDRR has funded things like the SERIES computer network in Oregon, project Enable in West Virginia, etc. Also, I think Kurt Cylke at NLS is doing comething with a database, and there is a coalition called CIPHr or something like that trying to get everything cataloged. Call me if you want to talk further. Work 202-457-1498 or home 202-364-0781. Take care, Scott PS. Are you from San Francisco? If so, do you know a friend of mine by the name of Jerry Fields who use to be from San Raphael. ... From Washington, DC, where every day is Christmas -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!129!89!Scott.Marshall Internet: Scott.Marshall@f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
David.Andrews@f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (David Andrews) (12/05/90)
Index Number: 12250 [This is from the Blink Talk Conference] DK> those who have following the "blnd & brs" thread know that i've DK> been working with the state library here in california on this DK> patron access question to the talking book database. we're now DK> exploring r & d grants to investigate options of access. any DK> ideas on grant/funding sources from anyone on here would be DK> greatly appreciated. dan... --- TBBS v2.1/NM I don't have any specific ideas on grant funding sources, although I will think about it. There are a few foundations that support blind projects, such as the ReaersDigest Fund for the Blind, etc. There are also a number of computer systems around the country that have NLS holdings in them. NLS itself has developed a PC version, most libraries use an automation system by a company called DRA, the Libraries in New Jersey-Philadelphia-and-Pittsburgh have developed their own system, and the Suburban Audio-Visual System in Chicago also maintains its own system. Whether any of these systems could offer Modem access, I don't know... David Andrews ... Your Sound Alternative -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!129!89!David.Andrews Internet: David.Andrews@f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org