wtm@decvax.dec.com (Bill McGarry) (02/13/90)
THE HANDICAP DIGEST
Issue # 1091
Tuesday, February 13, 1990
Today's Topics:
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Voice Activated Clock
Re: Advertisements
Re: Should I try to teach?
Re: tty
Re: Medicare
LOCAL CHRONIC PAIN GROUP
Re: Fingers Features
Re: Continue...
See Beep
Sound Of Silence
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Subject: Voice Activated Clock
Written by: das@polari.uucp (Don Smith)
Thanks so much for my subscription. I've had cataracts removed from
both eyes without having lens inserts. So when I'm in bed without
my contacts or glasses on it's a pain to get up just to read the
clock. I know Braun has a clock which will use it's sl eep/alarm on
a voice activation, rather snooze/alarm. I'd love tofind a clock
that not only has the VA snooze/alarm but will also announce the
time, in voice I suppose. If anyone has any resources for this
please drop me a line.
Thanks in advance,
Don Smith
206.324.5748 voice
206.329.8377 fax/data, when we agree on a time.
Post: Don Smith
1773 14th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98144.4201
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Subject: Re: Advertisements
Written by: dmimi@uncecs.edu (Mimi Clifford)
Guess I'd vote 3 on the ad issue. And without a lot of graphic-like garbage
around them. The ad that started this discussion seemed excellent to me--
gave a lot of info and seemed relatively objective.
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Subject: Re: Should I try to teach?
Written by: stevev@chemstor.uoregon.edu (Steve VanDevender)
Organization: University of Oregon Chemistry Stores
>OK, I have a q for the net.gurus. I'm thinking of trying teaching
>(My original career choice was to be a high school physics teacher),
>but one of my docters told me that children were really bothered by
>a handicap. So it'd be a mistake to try to be a handicapped teacher.
>But I've heard from other sources that kids can be very protective,
>in such cases! So what are your opinions?
I have never met a child who was particularly bothered by
disability, but I've met lots of adults who were. Perhaps your
doctor mistakes curiosity for disturbedness. Nearly every child
I have ever met is curious about my wheelchair, and will ask
questions (that I am happy to answer) unless forcibly restrained
by their parents (which unfortunately happens all too often).
It is not a mistake to try to be a handicapped teacher, just as
it is not a mistake to pursue any career of your choice. In this
case your disability is irrelevant to the career you are trying
to pursue, so you should not abandon your original goal of
becoming a high school physics teacher simply because you are
disabled.
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Steve VanDevender stevev@chemstor.uoregon.edu
"Bipedalism--an unrecognized disease affecting over 99% of the population.
Symptoms include lack of traffic sense, slow rate of travel, and the
classic, easily recognized behavior known as walking."
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Subject: Re: tty
Written by: rbarth@tumtum.cs.umd.edu (Richard Rbarth)
In Digest #1086
Hi,
how can I make my computer talk to a tty machine....then I only have to
deal with one box!
>>>>==Frank==*>>>
The first thing you have to do is recognize that your TDD talks using the
Baudot code, rather that the ASCII code used by a computer. Also, the TDD
uses a modem that is different from those used by computers.
If you use a Tandy Color Computer, an IBM-PC (not a clone) or a PCjr,
you can get free software from the HEX BBS by John Spalding that will
do the code conversion and also emulate a TDD modem, so that no modem
is necessary. If you have another computer you will need to build or
buy a modem. There are several available from Phone-TTY Inc, Krown and
Ultratech. You can also build one from scratch using such readily
available chips as the XR2206 and X211 from EXAR inc. Or you can
modify an old Bell-103 compatible (which is FSK, like the TDD modem)
to use TDD tones.
If you buy a commercial modem, the software either comes with it (in
the case of the CM-4) or is built into the modem (in the case of the
other two). If you build your own you will have to provide your own
code conversion and comms software. Which is not difficult to do; I've
written such software in three languages for three different chips and
I'll be glad to provide you with an outline of what's necessary.
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Richard Barth, W3HWN, rbarth@tumtum.cs.umd.edu
Handicapped Educational Exchange... (301) 593-7033 (TDD & 300 baud ASCII)
(301) 593-7357 (300/1200 baud, 8N1)
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Subject: Re: Medicare
Written by: Nadine.Thomas@p0.f10.n300.z1.fidonet.org (Nadine Thomas)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:300/10.0 - Desert Rat, Tucson AZ
[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet]
Hi Rick. I do know that if you are eligible for Voc. Rehab. they will
pay for such things as pain clinic fees. Check it out and don't take no
for an answer.....They do cover such things...After all, whose to say
that you are not employable if you are pain controlled?
Nadine
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Subject: LOCAL CHRONIC PAIN GROUP
Written by: Tommy.Grady@f227.n103.z1.fidonet.org (Tommy Grady)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:103/227 - Calif Self-Help Lib, Anaheim CA
[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet]
Call 714-828-4270, and read Bob Johnstone's MENTAL POWER & STRESS
MANAGEMENT Conference.... He teaches ways you can use your mind to
help reduce pain. It works, I had a motorcycle accident, injured
my neck. Wore a neck brace for almost 3 months. Nothing seemed to
help the pain. A friend sent me to see him, within 7 weeks, I was
pain free.
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Internet: Tommy.Grady@f227.n103.z1.fidonet.org
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Subject: Re: Fingers Features
Written by: Ann.Stalnaker@f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:385/14 - Fingers Talk, Lawton OK
[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]
Sometimes there's a day or two stretch before I can get back on-line.
Starting in May, I'm going back to school (at night) and will only
take one course until I am adjusted to studying once again. I hope
to be a full time day student next fall.
Jack, there is not a SHHH chapter in Lawton, I don't think. However,
it might not be a bad idea to start one here. We do have one HI
organization called Friends.
BTW, did anyone read a copy of the Washington Post yesterday (Feb.
7th) about the ADA supporters? I hunted all over town for a copy today
and could not find one. Two of our libraries do receive the Post but
it takes 7 to 8 days to receive them. Sigh... I did call the local
newspaper to see if they could pick up on it since several names
from Oklahoma were listed. I was told mine was there...
Also, I understand a Senator Dingell(sp?) is against the relay system
portion in the bill. He feels the states should take it over (which
is already in effect in some states) rather than make it a nationwide
system. Has anyone been keeping up with what's going on in DC?
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Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!385!14!Ann.Stalnaker
Internet: Ann.Stalnaker@f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org
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Subject: Re: Continue...
Written by: Ann.Stalnaker@f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:385/14 - Fingers Talk, Lawton OK
[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]
Laurie, sorry for the delay in replying to your message but I've been
pretty busy lately.
Thank you for sharing your life experiences with us. I realize that
life is sometimes very frustrating for all of us and we often run into
problems that sometimes makes us want to give up. But...I believe
in fighting the problems and keeping a positive attitude.
I've never really had any problems communicating with anyone but I
can understand the problems others run into, in fact, I know of several
who have had the same problems you have. I was almost 4 years old
(am the oldest of 3 siblings) before my parents realized I was deaf.
I was not forced to talk or lip read, it was just easy for me to do.
I didn't speak very plainly but then a lot of children don't at that
age. When I was 5 years old (before I started the 1st grade), my parents
took me to a hearing specialist in Chicago (Northwestern University
Medical Center) where he tested me from head to foot and I recall
having a ball! He told my parents to put me in public school, which
they did. My brother was born shortly before then and my sister two
years later. There was not much known about deafness then but my parents
wanted us to live normal lives and since we were a military family
that traveled all over, we were exposed to all walks of life.
I really believe in mainstreaming because I think it is better for
children to be exposed to the REAL world, both disabled and non-disabled.
I feel there are fewer problems when one is mainstreamed as I've been
exposed to the deaf community and it really is sad that so many fear
the REAL world. But...this is the '90s and there is no reason why
we cannot show others that it can be done and in order for us to live
in this BIG world as a whole, we are going to have to fight to see
that the bridges and walls are torn down. We need to advocate and
educate.
I think it is wonderful that we all can share our life experiences
and I hope we've all learned something from them in order to help the
future children.
I guess it's time for me to get off the soap box and let others tell
us their life experiences. (I know...I know...I talk too much! <grin>)
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Internet: Ann.Stalnaker@f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org
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Subject: See Beep
Written by: Wayne.Roorda@f29.n266.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Roorda)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:266/29 - Computer Co-op, Voorhees NJ
[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]
Has anyone tried the program called SEEBEEP.COM? I found it interesting
but its not for me. I'd like to hear what you think of it. Let's get
a conversation going..
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Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!266!29!Wayne.Roorda
Internet: Wayne.Roorda@f29.n266.z1.fidonet.org
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Subject: Sound Of Silence
Written by: Wayne.Roorda@f29.n266.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Roorda)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:266/29 - Computer Co-op, Voorhees NJ
[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]
There is an article in the INSIGHT magazine of Feb. 19, 1990 on page 48
regarding noise induced hearing loss. This is a good topic for this
echo to have something to say. Huh?
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Internet: Wayne.Roorda@f29.n266.z1.fidonet.org
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