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Paul Hope this helps.
Ken
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Date: Mon, 14 Nov 1994 22:39:12 EST
From: KIDSPHERE Mailing List <kidsphere@vms.cis.pitt.edu>
To: KIDSPHERE Subscribers <kidsphere@vms.cis.pitt.edu>
Subject: Disability Group
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 1994 16:35:54 -0800 (PST)
From: Sheryl Burgstahler <sherylb@cac.washington.edu>
Subject: Disability Group
In answer to the question about a disability discussion group...here is a
list of resources.
Sheryl
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Sheryl Burgstahler (sherylb@cac.washington.edu)
Assistant Director-Information Systems, Computing & Communications
University of Washington, JE-25
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-0622
Disability-Related Resources
This publication lists Internet resources of potential interest to people
who have disabilities or are interested in disability-related issues.
The creation and maintenance of this publication is partially funded by a
grant from the National Science Foundation in support of project DO-IT
(Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) at the
University of Washington. Resources listed include LISTSERV and LISTPROC
discussion lists, electronic newsletters, newsgroup discussion groups,
World Wide Web (WWW) homepages, and gopher servers.
The most current copy of this resource list can be found on the gopher
server, hawking.u.washington.edu. With the dynamic nature of the
Internet, the list is always incomplete. Please send comments,
corrections, and new information to Dean Martineau, at
deamar@u.washington.edu.
(c)1994 University of Washington. Permission is granted to reproduce this
publication for non-commercial purposes as long as credit is given to the
source.
GENERAL RESOURCES
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
CSHCN-L is a list run by the Institute for Child Health Policy at
the University of Florida to discuss issues relevant to children with
special health care needs. To subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to LISTSERV@NERDC.UFL.EDU. In the body write "subscribe
CSHCN-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, write to
CSHCN@NERVM.NERDC.UFL.EDU.
DSSHE-L is a list about disabled student services in higher
education. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to LISTSERV@UBVM.BITNET. In the body of the message type "subscribe
DSSHE-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to DSSHE-L@UBVM.BITNET.
ICADE-L is a list for discussing the dual topic of abuse and
disability. To subscribe, send a message with blank subject line to
LISTSERV@UALTAVM.BITNET. In the body of the message, write "subscribe
ICADE-L Firstname Lastname". To send a message to the list, write to
ICADE-L@UALTAVM.BITNET.
L-HCAP, the Handicapped Digest, is a list for sharing information
about any aspect of life with a disabling condition. To join, send a
message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@VM1.NODAK.EDU. In the body
of the message type "subscribe L-HCAP Firstname Lastname". To post to the
list, send a message to L-HCAP@VM1.NODAK.EDU.
REHAB-RU concerns physical medicine and rehabilitation,
especially in rural and community settings. To subscribe, send a message
with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@UKY.EDU. In the body of the
message type "subscribe REHAB-RU Firstname Lastname". To post to the
list, send a message to REHAB-RU@UKCC.UDY.EDU.
SERVICE-DOGS is for anybody interested in training or using
guide, hearing, service or any other assistance dogs. To subscribe, send
a message with a blank subject line to MAJORDOMO@ACPUB.DUKE.ED. In the
body of the message, write "subscribe SERVICE-DOGS". To send a message
to the list, write to SERVICE-DOGS@ACPUB.DUKE.EDU.
Newsletters
ABILITY NETWORK NEWS contains the text of an ink-print
cross-disability newsletter. Issues can be found on the gopher server at
HAWKING.U.WASHINGTON.EDU, or on the originating server, NSTN.CA.
E-CLIPS is a monthly (sometimes more frequent) compilation of
items, topics, tidbits and other materials gleaned from more than 640
print publications for the disabled. To subscribe, send a message to
DANYAON@SAVVY.COM. In the subject line write "register E-CLIPS", and in
the body write "register E-CLIPS Firstname Lastname date".
Usenet Newsgroups
ALT.EDUCATION.DISABLED includes information regarding the
education of people with disabilities.
BIT.LISTSERV.DSSHE-L is a duplicate of the DSSHE-L mailing list.
MISC.HANDICAP contains information of interest to the disability
community; its contents are echoed to the mailing list l-hcap.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains resources of
general interest to individuals with disabilities, many through links to
other well-supported gophers. It provides a good entry point to the
gopher world for those interested in disability-related issues. You can
find all the disability and rehabilitation databases available at the
offices of Abledata and the National Rehabilitation Information Center
(NARIC; source, GOPHER://VAL-DOR.CC.BUFFALO.EDU.)
World Wide Web
The following WWW homepages have considerable disability-related
information.
HTTP://WWW.USFCA.EDU/USF/WESTFORD/WESTFORD.HTML
HTTP://WWW.ESKIMO.COM/~JLUBIN/
HTTP://WWW.ESKIMO.COM/~DEMPT/
TECHNOLOGY
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
ADAPT-L focuses on adaptive technology and libraries. To join, send
a message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@AMERICAN.EDU. In the body
of the message type "subscribe ADAPT-L Firstname Lastname". To post to
the list, send a message to ADAPT-L@AMERICAN.EDU.
To join a discussion on standards for electronic texts, with a
view toward providing textual material in Braille, send a message to
Richard Jones at ICRRJ@ASUACAD.BITNET.
AXSLIB-L focuses on issues surrounding access to libraries by
people with disabilities. To subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message
type "subscribe AXSLIB Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a
message to AXSLIB-L@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) deals with issues
related to technology and the disabled. To join, send a message with a
blank subject line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the
message type "subscribe EASI Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to EASI@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
IBM-SRT is for sharing information about using IBM ScreenReader
software. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@VM1.NODAK.EDU. In the body of the message type "subscribe
IBM-SRT Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
IBM-SRT@VM1.NODAK.EDU.
VAT enables vendors of adaptive technology to announce their
services and potential purchasers to find vendors with whom to deal. To
join, type a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@KRAMDEN.PHAEDRV.ON.CA. In the body of the message type
"subscribe VAT Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message
to VAT@KRAMDEN.PHAEDRV.ON.CA.
To join a discussion on standards for electronic texts, with a
view toward providing textual material in Braille, send a message to
Richard Jones at ICRRJ@ASUACAD.BITNET.
Newsletters
INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY AND DISABILITIES is a quarterly electronic
journal devoted to computer use by people with disabilities. To join the
list which sends out complete issues, send a message with a blank subject
line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message type "SUB
ITD-JNL Firstname Lastname". To receive each issue's table of contents
and abstracts only, send a message to the same address with the message
"SUB TOC-ITD Firstname Lastname".
Usenet Newsgroups
BIT.LISTSERV.EASI duplicates the EASI LISTSERV discussion list.
BIT.LISTSERV.AXSLIB-L duplicates the AXSLIB-L LISTSERV list.
BIT.LISTSERV.L-HCAP duplicates the L-HCAP LISTSERV list.
Gophers
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains a wide selection of
resources related to technology and disability, many through links to
other gophers. Resources (alternate methods of access are in parentheses)
include: publications of Project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities,
Internetworking, and Technology); lists of adaptive devices and vendors
(GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU); current and back issues of the Information,
Technology and Disabilities newsletter (GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU);
archives of the EASI, AXSLIB-L and many other pertinent mailing lists,
whose messages can either be searched or downloaded
(GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU); all databases available from the offices of
Abledata and the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
(GOPHER://VAL-BOR.CC.BUFFALO.EDU;) up-to-date assistive technology lists
and information (GOPHER://TRACE.WAISMAN.WISC.EDU), and; an extensive
library of programs and files for different disability groups
(GOPHER://HANDICAP.SHEL.ISC-BR.COM).
LEGAL RIGHTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
ADA-LAW is for discussing the Americans with Disabilities Act, other
disability-related laws in the U.S., and similar laws in other countries.
To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@VM1.NODAK.EDU. In the body of the message type "subscribe
ADA-LAW Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
ADA-LAW@VM1.NODAK.EDU.
Usenet
BIT.LISTSERV.ADA-LAW duplicates the ADA-LAW discussion list.
Gopher
The full text of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Act's
implementing regulations, technical assistance manuals for applying the
Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and other legal texts and commentaries are
available from the gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu (via
GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU or GOPHER://HANDICAP.SHEL.ISC-BR.COM).
World Wide Web
The Americans with Disabilities Newsletter has a page on the Web
featuring articles from its print newletter. The Url is
http://www.digimard.net/A+/ADA.html.
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN SPECIFIC CAREER FIELDS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
DOITSEM (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and
Technology in Science, Engineering and Mathematics) is for those
interested in increasing the representation of individuals with
disabilities in these academic and career fields. To join, send a message
with no subject line to LISTPROC@U.WASHINGTON.EDU. In the body of the
message type "subscribe DOITSEM Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send and electronic mail message to doitsem@u.washington.edu.
Newsletters
DO-IT NEWS is a newsletter distributed periodically by the staff of
the NSF-funded project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities,
Internetworking, and Technology) at the University of Washington. To
subscribe, send a request to doit@u.washington.edu.
Gophers
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington is supported by the NSF-funded
project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and
Technology) at the University of Washington. It is a collection of
information and links to other Internet services related to disability;
Internet use by individuals with disabilities; adaptive technology, and;
increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities in science,
engineering, and mathematics academic programs and careers.
HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
ASL-L is a list for duscussion of deaf culture. To subscribe, send
a message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@CONNECTAMERICA.COM. In
the body of the message write "subscribe ASL-L Firstname Lastname". To
post to the list write to ASL-L@CONNECTAMERICA.COM.
BEYOND-HEARING features discussions of concern to hard-of-hearing
and oral deaf people, especially members of SHHH and ALDA. To subscribe,
send a message with a blank subject line to MAJORDOMO@ACBUB.DUKE.EDU. In
the body write "subscribe BEYOND-HEARING". To post to the list write to
BEYOND-HEARING@ACPUB.DUKE.EDU.
DEAF-L is a discussion list for the deaf community and those
associated with it. To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SIUCVMB.BITNET. In the body of the message type "subscribe
DEAF-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
DEAF-L@SIUCVMB.BITNET.
DEAFBLND is a list concerning deaf-blindness. To subscribe, send
a message to Bob Moore at STR002@UKCC.BITNET.
GESTURE-L is designed for those interested in gestures, gesture
systems and alternate sign languages. To subscribe, send a message with a
blank subject line to LISTSERV@COOMBS.ANU.EDU.AU. In the body of the
message type "subscribe GESTURE-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the
list, send a message to GESTURE-L@COOMBS.ANU.EDU.AU.
SLLING-L is a sign language linguistics list. To subscribe, send
a message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@YALEVM.CIS.YALE.EDU. In
the body of the message type "subscribe SLLING-L Firstname Lastname". To
post to the list, send a message to SLLING-L@YALEVM.CIS.YALE.EDU.
TERPS-L is a list for interpreters whose working language includes
sign language. To subscribe, send a messge with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@ADMIN.HUMBERC.ON.CA. In the body, write "subscribe TERPS-L
Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
TERPS-L@ADMIN.HUMBERC.ON.CA.
TFA is an international news service for people who are deaf, hard
of hearing, or affiliated with the deaf community. To subscribe or submit
news, send a message to RBWEINSTOCK@GALLUA.GALLAUDET.EDU.
Newsletters
DEAF MAGAZINE is a weekly magazine distributed by electronic mail.
To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
DEAF-REQUEST@CLARK.NET. In the body of the message type "subscribe DEAF
Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
DEAF@CLARK.NET.
Usenet Newsgroups
ALT.SOCIETY.ASL mirrors the ASL-L mailing list.
BIT.LISTSERV.DEAF-L is a redistribution of the mailing list DEAF-L.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains a section devoted
to the deaf and hard of hearing which includes links to other gophers.
Among the materials included are (with alternative pointers to the
information given in parenthesis): information on the legal rights of the
deaf (GOPHER://BURROW.CL.MSU.EDU); archives and general information about
the DEAF-L mailing list (GOPHER://BURROW.CL.MSU.EDU); career information
(GOPHER://BURROW.CL.MSU.EDU); guidance for families and friends of the
deaf including misconceptions, education and parenting
(GOPHER://BURROW.CL.MSU.EDU); legislative updates
(GOPHER://BURROW.CL.MSU.EDU), and; deafness-related programs and files,
including ASL tutorials (GOPHER://HANDICAP.SHEL.ISC-BR.COM).
World Wide Web
Gallaudet University has a page on the Web. Url:
http://www.gallaudet.edu/.
Gallaudet University Center for Assesment and Demographic
Studies: http://info.gallaudet.edu/~teallen/cads.heml.
VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
ASTER-L is for discussions of the AsTer (Audio System for Technical
Reading). To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTPROC@U.WASHINGTON.EDU. In the body of the message, write "subscribe
ASTER-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, write to
ASTER-L@U.WASHINGTON.EDU.
BLIND-L focuses on computer use by and for the Blind. To
subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@UAFSYSB.UARK.EDU. In the body of the message type "subscribe
BLIND-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
BLIND-L@UAFSYSB.UARK.EDU.
BLINDFAM is for all family members to discuss effects of blindness
on family life. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message type "subscribe
BLINDFAM" Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, write to
BLINDFAM@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
DEAFBLND is a list concerning deaf-blindness. To subscribe, send
a message to Bob Moore at STR002@UKCC.BITNET.
GW-INFO is a list, run by GW Micro, for discussion of their
products. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@GWMICRO.COM. In the body write "subscribe GW-INFO Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to GW- INFO@GWMICRO.COM.
NFB-L is for discussions among members and parties interested in
the National Federation of the Blind. To subscribe, send a message with a
blank subject line to LISTSERV@NETCOM.COM. In the body type "subscribe
NFB-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, write to
NFB-L@NETCOM.COM.
RPLIST is for discussing retinitis pigmentosa in particular and
low vision in general. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message write
"subscribe RPLIST Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a
message to RPLIST@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
Newsletters
The BLIND NEWS DIGEST is an electronic newsletter, appearing
periodically, which contains questions, responses, and information. To
subscribe or submit information, send a message to
WTM@BUNKER.SHEL.ISC-BR.COM.
Usenet Newsgroups
BIT.LISTSERV.BLINDNWS duplicates the BLIND NEWS DIGEST.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains a section devoted
to blindness-related resources. Among the holdings (with alternate
sources for the information given in parentheses) are the following:
archives for the BLIND-L mailing list, which can either be searched or
captured (GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU); information about incorporating
people with sensory disabilities into science, math and engineering; the
ability to search the Recording for the Blind catalog
(TELNET//R2D2.JVNC.NET 4445), and; the ability to search the catalog of
the Library of Congress (TELNET//LOCIS.LOC.GOV).
MOBILITY AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
AMPUTEE is a list for amputees, their friends, relatives, and
concerned professionals. To subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message,
write "subscribe AMPUTEE Firstname Lastname". To send a message to the
list, write to AMPUTEE@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
ARTHRITIS-L is for discussions about arthritis/rheumatology
research. To subscribe, send a messge with a blank subject line to
LISTPROC@SHOWME.MISSOURI.EDU. In the body, write "subscribe ARTHRITIS-L
Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, write to
Arthritis-L@SHOWME.MISSOURI.EDU.
C-PALSY focuses on cerebral palsy. To subscribe, send a message
with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of
the message type "subscribe C-PALSY Firstname Lastname". To post to the
list write to C-PALSY@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
LIVING is a list, for women only, for discussion of physical
disability, whether temporary or permanent. To join, send a message with
a blank subject line to MAJORDOMO@QICLAB.SCN.RAIN.COM. In the body of the
message type "subscribe LIVING Firstname Lastname EMAIL-ADDRESS".
MOBILITY is a list where physical, social and emotional concerns
of the mobility impaired are open for discussion. To join, send a message
with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of
the message type "subscribe MOBILITY Firstname Lastname". To post to the
list, send a message to MOBILITY@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
MD-LIST is for discussing muscular dystrophy and related neuro-muscular
diseases. To subscribe, send the message "subscribe" to
MD-LIST-REQUEST@DATA.BASIX.COM.
MS-LIST allows the interchange of information about multiple
sclerosis. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@TECHNION.BITNET. In the body of the message type "subscribe
MSLIST-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
MSLIST-L@TECHNION.BITNET.
PARKINSN is the Parkinson's disease information exchange network.
To subscribe, send a message to PARKINSN-REQUEST@VM.UTCC.UTORONTO.CA.
POLIO is for people with polio and those who live and work with
them. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body, write "subscribe POLIO Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, write to POLIO@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
SOREHAND is a forum for discussing carpal tunnel syndrome and
tendonitis. To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@UCSFVM.UCSF.EDU. In the body of the message type "subscribe
SOREHAND Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
SOREHAND@UCSFVM.UCSF.EDU.
Newsletters
RSI is a bimonthly newsletter for people concerned about carpal
tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury and the like. To receive it,
send a message with a blank subject line to MAJORDOMO@WORLD.STD.COM. In
the body, write "subscribe RSI.
Usenet Newsgroups
ALT.SUPPORT.ARTHRITIS is a group for those interested in arthritis.
ALT-SUPPORT.CEREBRAL-PALSY concerns cerebral palsy.
ALT.SUPPORT.MULT-SCLEROSIS duplicates the MS-LIST list.
ALT.SUPPORT.SPINA-BIFIDA addresses concerns unique to this condition.
Gophers
Current and back issues of the newsletters listed above can be
accessed via the gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu, as can all
interchanges of the PARKINSN mailing list. Discussions in the
ALT.SUPPORT.ARTHRITIS and ALT.SUPPORT.MULT-SCLEROSIS can also be read
there.
LEARNING DISABILITIES, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
ADD-PARENTS is for parents of children with Attention Deficit
Disorder. To subscribe, send a request to ADD-PARENTS-REQUEST@MV.MV.COM.
To post to the list, send a message to ADD-PARENTS@MV.MV.COM.
LD-LIST is the learning disability information exchange list. To
join, send a request to LD-LIST-OWNER@EAST.PIMA.EDU.
SO_ADD_SUPPORT-L is a closed mailing list for significant others
of adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. To subscribe, send a message
with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@NETCOM.COM. In the body, write
"subscribe SO_ADD_SUPPORT-L email-address Firstname Lastname", and your
relationship with the ADD adult. To post to the list, write to
SO_ADD_SUPPORT-L@NETCOM.COM.
Usenet Newsgroups
ALT.SUPPORT.ATTN-DEFICIT is for discussion of attention deficit
disorder.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains many resources of
potential interest to these populations, including (with alternate sources
of the information noted in parentheses): a collection of files concerning
attention deficit disorder (TELNET://NETCOM3.NETCOM.COM /PUB/LDS/ADD); a
dyslexia database (GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU); the ability to search the
Recording for the Blind catalog (TELNET://R2D2.JVNC.NET 4445), and; the
ability to search the catalog of the Library of Congress and National
Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
(TELNET//LOCIS.LOC.GOV).
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, BRAIN TUMORS, STROKES
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
BRAINTMR allows those concerned with brain tumors to share
information. To join, send a message to the owner, Samantha Scolamiero,
at SAMAJANE@ATHENA.MIT.EDU.
STROKE-L exists to discuss aspects of strokes and cerebro vascular
accidents. To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@UKCC.UKY.EDU. In the body of the message type "subscribe
STROKE-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
STROKE-L@UKCC.UKY.EDU.
TBI-SPRT is a support group for those dealing with traumatic brain
injury or other neurological impairments. To subscribe, send a message
with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@MORIA.NFBCAL.ORG. In the body of
the message type "subscribe TBI-SPRT Firstname Lastname". To post to the
list write to TBI-SPRT@MORIA.NFBCAL.ORG.
Usenet Newsgroups
BIT.LISTSERV.TBI-SPRT duplicates the TBI-SPRT discussion list.
Gophers
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains resources and
links to other gophers of potential interest to these populations.
HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
CYSTIC-L is a support mechanism for people with cystic fibrosis. To
join send a message to Antony Dugdale at ANTDUGL@MINERVA.CIS.YALE.EDU.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS is a private mailing list for those concerned
about cystic fibrosis. For information, send a message to Michael Jorda
at JORDA@FRSUN12.BITNET.
DIABETIC is a discussion for sharing concerns and experiences. To
join, send a message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@LEHIGH.EDU. In
the body of the message type "subscribe DIABETIC Firstname Lastname". To
post to the list, send a message to DIABETIC@LEHIGH.EDU.
Newsletters
LYMENET-L appears about twice a month and focuses on research,
treatment and political news about Lyme disease. To receive it, send a
message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@LEHIGH.EDU. In the body of
the message type "subscribe LYMENET-L Firstname Lastname." To post to the
list send a message to LYMENENT-L@LEHIGH.EDU.
Gophers
Materials and other gophers of interest to this population can be accessed
via the gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu.
OTHER IMPAIRMENTS
ANI-L is for sharing among autistic people and those close to
them, and for promotion of autistic civil rights. To subscribe, send a
message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@UTKVM1.UTK.EDU.
AUTISM is the autism and developmental disabilities list. To
join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message type "subscribe
AUTISM Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
AUTISM@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
CDMAJOR is a communication disorders discussion list. To join,
send a message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@KENTVM.BITNET. In
the body of the message type "subscribe CDMAJOR Firstname Lastname". To
post to the list, send a message to CDMAJOR@KENTVM.BITNET.
CFS-L is a designed to meet the needs of those with chronic
fatigue syndrome. To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@LIST.NIH.GOV. In the body of the message, type "subscribe CFS-L
Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
CFS-L@LIST.NIH.GOV.
CFS-MED is the chronic fatigue syndrome medical list. To join,
send a message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@LIST.NIH.GOV. In the
body of the message type "subscribe CFS-MED Firstname Lastname". To post
to the list, send a message to CFS-MED@LIST.NIH.GOV.
DDHEALTH was created to foster discussion of health and people
with developmental disabilities. To subscribe, send a message with a
blank subject line to LISTSERVER@RELAY.ADP.WISC.EDU. In the body of the
message, write "subscribe DDHEALTH."
DOWNSYN is for the discussion of Downs Syndrome. To join, send a
message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@VM1.NODAK.EDU. In the body
of the message type "subscribe DOWN-SYN Firstname Lastname". To post to
the list, send a message to DOWN-SYN@Vm1.NODAK.EDU.
MRDEAF is for the discussion of the dual condition of deafness and
mental retardation. To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
MAJORDOMO@BGA.COM. In the body of the message type "subscribe MRDEAF
Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
MRDEAF@BGA.COM.
MY-FACE is a mailing list for people with facial disfigurements.
To join the list, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message write "subscribe
MY-FACE Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
MY-FACE@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. The Prader-Willi Forum concerns this
impairment. For information, write to VISINK@DELPHI.COM.
OURKIDS is for discussion among parents of children with
developmental delays. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to OUR-KIDS-REQUEST@OAR.NET. In the body of the message, type
"subscribe OUR-KIDS Firstname Lastname." To write to the list, send a
message to OUR-KIDS@OAR.NET.
PANIC is a list for people with agoraphobia and other panic
disorders. To subscribe, send a message to PANIC-REQUEST@GNU.AI.MIT.EDU.
PENDULUM is a list for people with bipolar affective disorder
(manic depression) and their friends, family and other supporters. To
subscribe, send a messge with a blank subject line to MAJORDOMO@UCAR.EDU.
In the body of the message, write "subscribe PENDULUM". To send a message
to the list, write to PENDULUM@UCAR.EDU.
THISISCRAZY-L is for people who experience fright, mood swings,
voices and visions. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to LISTSERV@NETCOM.COM. In the body of the message type SUBSCRIBE
THISISCRAZY-L.
WALKERS-IN-DARKNESS is a list for people with bipolar disorder and
their friends and supporters. To subscribe, send a message to
DMH@WORLD.STD.COM.
For discussion about Sjogren's Syndrome, write to
vmd@cso.uiuc.edu.
Newsletters
ALS DIGEST is for all interested in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
or Motor Neuron Disease, and appears at least every week. To subscribe or
to submit material, write to BRO@HUEY.MET.FSU.EDU.
CATHARSIS is a monthly newsletter which focuses on the intellect,
personal health and creativity of those in the CFS/CFIDS/M.E. community.
To receive copies via by electronic mail, send a message with a blank
subject line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message
type "subscribe CATHARSIS Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send
a message to CATHARSIS@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
CFS-NEWS provides medical news about CFS/CFIDS/M.E and appears at
least once a month. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to LISTSERV@LIST.NIH.GOV. In the body of the message type "subscribe
CFS-NEWS@LIST.NIH.GOV.
CFS-WIRE is a vehicle for the exchange of news by CFS support
groups. To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message type "subscribe
CFS-WIRE Firstname Lastname". To post to the list send a message to
CFS-WIRE@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
Usenet Newsgroups
ALT.MED.CFS duplicates the CFS-L discussion list.
ALT.SUPPORT.EPILEPSY focuses on seizure disorders.
ALT.SUPPORT.DEPRESSION focuses its discussions on depression.
ALT.SUPPORT.DEV-DELAYS concerns developmental delay and disability.
BIT.LISTSERV.AUTISM duplicates the AUTISM discussion list.
BIT.LISTSERV.CFS.NEWSLETTER carries the newsletter available from
CFS-NEWS@LIST.NIH.GOV.
BIT.LISTSERV.DOWN-SYN duplicates the DOWN-SYN list.
Gophers
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains resources
and links to other gophers of potential interest to these populations.
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(Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology)
College of Engineering/Computing & Communications
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 685-DOIT (voice/TDD) 685-4054 (FAX)
doit@u.washington.edu
Director: Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph. D.
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