Blind News Digest # 1195
Bill McGarry
Issue # 1195
Monday, January 08, 1996
Today's Topics:
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Re: HEWLETTPACKARD_NETSCAPE_MICROS.html
Re: CServe ends ASCII access
Re: Fw: DVS Videos available at Blockbuster
Re: CServe ends ASCII access
Re: Email address.
Re: Fw: DVS Videos available at Blockbuster
Data base pgrms.
philosophy book
Hello?
VIPACE January 19 meeting of blind computer users
Re: Fw: DVS Videos available at Blockbuster
Bitstream Press Release 1996
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Subject: Re: HEWLETTPACKARD_NETSCAPE_MICROS.html
From: mm...@ix.netcom.com (Mary Fowler )
Organization: Netcom
In <38...@handicap.news> RonMa...@aol.com writes:
>
>Index Number: 38902
>
[quote deleted]
>Also we as a group and as individuals need to be involved in
>the ongoing development of HTML. Currently the biggest threat
>faceing us is JAVA. More and more it is being proclaimed as
>a way to control output, this is a method that currently is
>still not accessable to our adaptive devices. We need to have
>a say in maintaining the universal access to HTML.
>
???????????????????????
Ron: Would JAVA be in violation of the ADA? I certainly support highly
accessible software, hardware, & everything else in our world. Mary
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On the Internet we do not speak for the commissions.
Mary Marshall Fowler Mayor's Commission on Disabled Persons
James Gonsalves Mayor's Commission on Human Relations
Terry Morgan JG's Assistant
330 19th Street, Suite 50, Oakland, CA 94612-3406
mm...@ix.netcom.com
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Subject: Re: CServe ends ASCII access
From: mm...@ix.netcom.com (Mary Fowler )
Organization: Netcom
In <38...@handicap.news> sen...@ptbma.usbm.gov (Mark J. Senk WB3CAI)
writes:
>
>CompuServe has announced that they are changing the software used to
>access their forums. As a result ASCII access to CompuServe
>forums, and eventually all of CompuServe will no longer be
>possible. I have protested this change, as have other blind users. I'm
>posting this so non-users will know and I hope you will join us in
>letting them know how this change will hurt and exclude blind users.
>The CompuServe announcement follows.
?????????????????????????
Hey, you guys! Is this an ADA violation? If you are affected, it might
me a good idea to discuss this with an attorney. Mary
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On the Internet we do not speak for the commissions.
Mary Marshall Fowler Mayor's Commission on Disabled Persons
James Gonsalves Mayor's Commission on Human Relations
Terry Morgan JG's Assistant
330 19th Street, Suite 50, Oakland, CA 94612-3406
mm...@ix.netcom.com
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Subject: Re: Fw: DVS Videos available at Blockbuster
From: mm...@ix.netcom.com (Mary Fowler )
Organization: Netcom
In <38...@handicap.news> BLACKB...@delphi.com writes:
>
>Index Number: 38828
>
>> Subject: DVS videos for rent- (fwd)
??????????????????? What's 'DVS' ? Mary
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On the Internet we do not speak for the commissions.
Mary Marshall Fowler Mayor's Commission on Disabled Persons
James Gonsalves Mayor's Commission on Human Relations
Terry Morgan JG's Assistant
330 19th Street, Suite 50, Oakland, CA 94612-3406
mm...@ix.netcom.com
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Subject: Re: CServe ends ASCII access
From: ph...@ix.netcom.com (Philip Kirschner )
Organization: Netcom
In <38...@handicap.news> sen...@ptbma.usbm.gov (Mark J. Senk WB3CAI)
writes:
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|Index Number: 38827
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|------- start of forwarded message -------
|>From: Mark Uslan <tec...@igc.apc.org>
|>Newsgroups: alt.comp.blind-users
|>Subject: CServe ends ASCII access
|>Date: Wed, 20 Dec 1995 05:39:39 -0800 (PST)
|
|CompuServe has announced that they are changing the software used to
|access their forums. As a result ASCII access to CompuServe
|forums, and eventually all of CompuServe will no longer be
|possible. I have protested this change, as have other blind users. I'm
|posting this so non-users will know and I hope you will join us in
|letting them know how this change will hurt and exclude blind users.
|The CompuServe announcement follows.
|Jay Leventhal, Technology Center
|American Foundation for the Blind
[remainder of quote deleted]
There may be a possibility of filing a class action lawsuit under the
ADA regarding this matter. Compuserve must address the issues regarding
blind users. If you want assistance call Mr. Mike Brye CEO of the
American Association of Disabled Persons at 1-616-375-7616 as he may be
in a position to work with you on this.
Thank you,
Philip Kirschner
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Subject: Re: Email address.
From: mgf...@panix.com (Marshall G. Flax)
Organization: Currently, _extremely_ disorganized
In article <38...@handicap.news>, YIP MAU SHING <p...@b2.hkstar.com> wrote:
>Index Number: 38839
>
>Hi All,
>
>Anyone know what is the email address of NFB, APH and NAVH ?
>
I would suggest postm...@nfb.org and postm...@navh.org for starters.
(I have no idea for aph). To get this, I did the following:
`whois navh.org` yields:
National Association for Visually Handicapped (NAVH-DOM)
22 West 21 street
New York, NY 10010
US
Domain Name: NAVH.ORG
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Gideon, Andrew (AG18) dns-...@TAGONLINE.COM
201-783-5583
Record last updated on 01-Nov-95.
Record created on 01-Nov-95.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.SPC.EDU 192.107.46.110 165.254.2.51
NS.TINK.COM 165.254.101.51
WLV.IIPO.GTEGSC.COM 199.107.242.11
The InterNIC Registration Services Host contains ONLY Internet Information
(Networks, ASN's, Domains, and POC's).
Please use the whois server at nic.ddn.mil for MILNET Information.
And `whois nfb.org` yields the following output:
National Federation of the Blind (NFB-DOM)
Research and Development Committee
1800 Johnson St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Domain Name: NFB.ORG
Administrative Contact:
Maurer, Marc (MM403) n...@DIGEX.NET
(410) 659-9314
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Network Information and Support Center (PSI-NISC) host...@psi.com
(518) 283-8860
Record last updated on 12-May-95.
Record created on 19-Jan-95.
Domain servers in listed order:
LOTHLORIEN.NFBCAL.ORG 199.4.218.11
UUCP-GW-1.PA.DEC.COM 204.123.2.18 16.1.0.18
The InterNIC Registration Services Host contains ONLY Internet Information
(Networks, ASN's, Domains, and POC's).
Please use the whois server at nic.ddn.mil for MILNET Information.
--
[Marshall G. Flax -- mgf...@panix.com]
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Subject: Re: Fw: DVS Videos available at Blockbuster
From: mmu...@aol.com (MMuehe)
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
DVS = Descriptive Video Service?
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Subject: Data base pgrms.
From: DAV...@DSL.RHILINET.GOV
I'd like to hear from readers who can direct me to speech-friendly (DOS,
not WINDOWS) data base programs. I'm interested initially in looking at
some shareware data bases which would be available by FTP.
David Albrektson
Dav...@dsl.rhilinet.gov
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Subject: philosophy book
From: nak...@xs4all.nl (Maarten Bakx)
A happy new year to everyone,
For my personal use i am looking for an electronic asci text
edition of the book series: "A History of Philosophy", author:
Frederick Copleston s.j.
The series has nine volumes, most of them consisting of two
parts. In our dutch blind libraries the series is not availa-
ble in e-text.
Is there anyone who can help me?
Thanks in advance,
Maarten Bakx, Amsterdam, Holland.
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Subject: Hello?
From: bri...@bgserv.demon.co.uk (Brian Gaff)
Organization: bgserv
Anyone know of a general group for blind users? I know anout the
Listserv and the comp group already.
Brian
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bri...@bgserv.demon.co.uk
Brian Gaff AKA B G Services - Still supporting Z80
The Spectrum Emulator
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Subject: VIPACE January 19 meeting of blind computer users
From: gold...@city-net.com (goldleaf)
Organization: CityNet
On January 19th, the Visually Impaired Pittsburgh Area
Computer Enthusiasts, (VIPACE) will meet at 6:00 P.M. in Room 637
of the William Pitt Student Union at the corner of Fifth Avenue and
Bigelow Boulevard in Oakland.
Our guest speaker will be Mary Ann Sember from Telesensory,
Incorporated. She will demonstrate Windows 3.1 with both speech
and braille, and she will talk about up-coming products. She plans
to bring along a new braille terminal with a 65-cell display which
is well suited for Windows.
VIPACE meetings are open to all--members and non-members
alike. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced computer user, we
believe you will find our meetings of interest, and you are sure to
meet others who will help you with any computer-related problems
you may be having.
If you need more information and do not know a VIPACE member,
you can reach Jerry Berrier during the day on 633-5497.
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school with children that can read or write, but with teachers
who can not, and you have a metaphor of the Information Age in which we
live. -Peter Cochrane
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Subject: Re: Fw: DVS Videos available at Blockbuster
From: sha...@bga.com
Organization: Real/Time Communications Internet customer posting
In <38...@handicap.news>, mm...@ix.netcom.com (Mary Fowler ) writes:
>??????????????????? What's 'DVS' ? Mary
DVS stands for Descriptive Video Services.
They describe the action in movies and on some PBS shows.
They really do a great job. They manage to do it without
talking over the dialog. They describe action and even
facial expressions.
Jim Shaffer
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Subject: Bitstream Press Release 1996
From: 72456...@CompuServe.COM (ShrinkWrap)
Organization: CompuServe, Inc. (1-800-689-0736)
Bitstream Returns!
For Immediate Release
1/3/96
ShrinkWrap Computer Products is announcing the return of
Bitstream, a bi-monthly magazine for blind and other people who
are interested in accessible computer and other high technology.
Bitstream will now take the form of a cassette based
publication and will be produced in the standard audio format at
the standard audio speed. This is a change from the earlier
floppy disk format. We at ShrinkWrap feel that audio cassette
will make Bitstream more available to more people. It will also
provide a medium for delivering "live" demonstrations, interviews
and other interesting presentations.
ShrinkWrap Computer Products is a vendor and consultant
dealing with a wide variety of adaptive products. It is our
sincere intention to openly state our biases and affiliations
with respect to the information we present. Bitstream on
cassette, like the earlier disk based version will not be an
advertising medium for ShrinkWrap. We will welcome announcements
of general interest from all providers of adaptive technology.
The main focus of Bitstream will be for the user of PC
compatible computer equipment who is employing speech or braille
access to the computer's output. A heavy emphasis will be placed
on the access problems faced by the evolution of the graphical
user interface.
The PC focus, however, will not be a limitation. We will
actively encourage and welcome contributions to the magazine on a
variety of subjects. These may include access to any sort of
information, mobility aids or even high tech tools or appliances.
We will avoid the area of consumer electronics. Depending on
reader feedback, we may begin to include some features on amateur
radio.
Bitstream on cassette will begin publication in March or
April, 1996. It is essential that we get a commitment from a
core group of initial subscribers. Six bi-monthly issues of
Bitstream on 90 minute tapes will cost $22.
If you are able to subscribe using a credit card, the card
will not actually be charged until near the release of the first
issue. It will, however, be very helpful to get an good
estimation of the number of subscribers we will have.
If you would like to subscribe, you can call us at 703-620-
4642. We can be reached via Electronic Mail at
"72456...@Compuserve.COM". Our postal address is
ShrinkWrap Computer Products
11706 Saddle Crescent Circle
Oakton, VA 22124
Please make checks payable to ShrinkWrap Computer Products.
Thank you.
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HeadShrinker in Fairfax
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