Blind News Digest # 1191
Bill McGarry
Issue # 1191
Tuesday, January 02, 1996
Today's Topics:
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Re: Blind Wrestler
Re: Writing about the Blind
Blindskills, Inc Home Page: http://www.teleport.com/~blindskl
Earnings Limit Bill in the Senate: Urgent Action Needed
Catalog/Store for Visual aids?
JOB OPENING
Re: HEWLETTPACKARD_NETSCAPE_MICROS.html (fwd)
Re: Retinitis Pigmentosa
Mid December Phone Book
Which news group about ?
Text-Only Version !!!
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Subject: Re: Blind Wrestler
From: ak...@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Guy Fisher)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
>From misc.handicap Article #18556 (Index #38471) at 22:15:48 on Sunday,
November 26, 1995:
>> I am currently coaching a blind wrestler and was wondering if anyone has
any tips. I think he has a chance of being a good wrestler and I want to
provide him the best benefits I can. <<
Brad --
I was a wrestler and recently coached high school wrestling. If I remember
correctly, there is an alternate "touch start" procedure for starting in
the "neutral" position. You probably already know this but, if not, check
your rulebook, call your high school athletic association, or ask a referee
about it.
Essentially, the blind wrestler is allowed to touch the opponent's hands
when they face each other in the nuetral position, so he can get an idea of
where the opponent is.
You might try to contact the National Handicapped Sports & Recreation
Association, 1145 19th Street NW, Suite 717, Washington, D.C. 20036, (301)
652-7505, or National Handicapped Sports, (301) 217-0960, for more
information or ideas on contacting people who have experience in wrestling
and blind athletes. I know this is not a unique situation.
Off the top of my head, you will have to rely heavily on physical & verbal
instruction. Ideally, teaching moves would involve actually performing the
move on the wrestler then having him perform it on you while you physically
and verbally correct any mistakes. At other times, such as during matches,
you will have to rely heavily on verbal instruction. I coached for several
years from a wheelchair & relied heavily on verbal skills in my coaching.
It is a skill which develops quickly, and you'll be suprised how much you
can get across successfully.
I hope this helps. If you have any specific questions, please E.mail me at
any time. Good luck this season. I hope you let the folks on the USENET
know how things go & what approaches were successful for you.
Guy Fisher -- 76207...@compuserve.com -- Strongsville, Ohio
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Subject: Re: Writing about the Blind
From: coa...@aol.com (Coast44)
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
I am looking for what is available re Internet/Aol for "amazing" blind
friend. He has used computer for years, but we need updated programs. I
have a friend, at UC Santa Barbara, who has best and most expensive stuff
for years--went blind in early 50s age. Maybe we could connect with him.
He has patents on some assistive devices, esp. for geography of place and
where one actually lives. Has best equipment in general. Kristin.
Thanks.
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Subject: Blindskills, Inc Home Page: http://www.teleport.com/~blindskl
From: jaq...@cyberhighway.net (Jaquiss Systems)
Organization: Jaquiss Systems
Blindskills, Inc. publishes a magazine called Dialogue devoted to
lifestyle issues of the visually impaired. Our new home page has the
most recent issue (Fall 95) to download, other visually impaired
related links and of course subscription information for Dialogue.
Come see us todat at:
http://www.teleport.com/~blindskl
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Subject: Earnings Limit Bill in the Senate: Urgent Action Needed
From: mi...@pacifier.com (Mike Freeman)
Organization: Pacifier, public access Internet site. 360-693-0325
EARNINGS LIMIT BILL IN THE SENATE: CRITICAL ACTION NEEDED!! FROM: James
Gashel, National Federation of the Blind
Director of Governmental Affairs DATE: December 15, 1995
The Senate bill on the Social Security earnings limit is now S. 1470.
Under this bill the linkage of earnings limits for blind people and
seniors is broken. By the year 2002 the senior citizens' exempt amount
would be $30,000. The earnings limit placed on blind people would be less
than half that amount.
S. 1470 has been approved by the Senate Finance Committee. It is
immediately available for action on the Senate floor. Because of certain
provisions in the bill it will be subject to a point-of-order in the
Senate. This means that a "super-majority" of 60 votes will be required
in order for the bill to be considered. The vote on the point-of-order
will be extremely close. If 60 Senators do not vote to consider the bill,
the earnings limit will remain unchanged for the time being, and the
linkage will remain intact. That is one possible outcome.
If the bill survives the point-of-order, amendments will then be
considered. Senator Jeff Bingaman from New Mexico will be offering an
amendment to retain the linkage of earnings limits for blind persons. All
Senators should be urged to support the Bingaman amendment to S. 1470.
Senators should also be urged to cosponsor the amendment. For information
and cosponsoring they should contact Wayne Propst in Senator Bingaman's
office. The telephone number is 224-1803.
Prospects for passage of the Bingaman amendment are extremely good.
Passage will be a certainty if we do our work well. The critical votes
could come in the Senate at any time. Therefore, call and fax to ask for
every Senator's vote in favor of the Bingaman amendment to S. 1470. The
next several days before the Congress leaves for this year are critical.
Everyone must do all in his or her power in order for us to win.
/mrb
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Subject: Catalog/Store for Visual aids?
From: pber...@panix.com (Peter S Bernstein)
Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC
I'm looking for a catalog which would have visual aids like magnifiers,
projection enlargers, etc. Is there such a place for mail-order?
If not, does anyone have any suggestions for where to get something
locally (NY Metro area)?
I'm looking for a place from which to purchase a visual aid, but also to
learn what kinds of things are, in fact, available.
Thanks very much in advance for any help,
-peter
pber...@panix.com
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Subject: JOB OPENING
From: ni...@aol.com (NIBVA)
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)
POSITION OPENING
The Lancaster County Association for the Blind
244 North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Position Title: Director of Client Services
General Duties: The individual filling this position is part of
the Senior Management team of the Association and reports to the
President/CEO. He or she is responsible for overall management of
the various divisions charged with providing services for clients.
These include Social Services (rehabilitation, orientation and
mobility, and social work), The Steinman Eye Clinic (prevention of
blindness, low vision), the Radio Talking Library Radio Reading
Service, and the Preschool.
A position description is attached for additional information.
Requirements: This position assumes education and experience
commensurate with its responsibilities. We would anticipate a
BA/BS or higher degree in a relevant field and significant direct
service and supervisory experience. Appropriate and successful
experience is the most important asset.
Compensation: The salary range for this position begins at $26,822
per year. In addition, we offer a full range of competitive
benefits. Specific salary is dependent upon the qualifications of
the candidate.
Position Availability: Late January 1996
Mail resume to: Barbara Graeter, 244 N Queen Street, Lancaster, PA
17603, Attention: DCS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Director of Client Services
SUMMARY: The person holding this senior management position is
responsible for ongoing administrative and operational management
of client services, including rehabilitation teaching, orientation
and mobility, social work, low vision services, preschool services,
eye clinic and prevention of blindness services, recreation
activities, and RTL services.
JOB CLASS: VI Senior Management
DUTIES:
Ensures coordinated and efficient delivery of all agency client/patient
services.
Develops, implements, and monitors the annual budget for the Client
Services Division; this includes all relevant division budget.
Implements and monitors relevant elements of the Strategic and/or
Long-Range plans.
Compiles all appropriate agency reports.
Ensures ongoing compliance to NAC standards and evaluates
client/patient services on a routine basis.
Participates in public education and public relations programs.
Seeks funding for client/patient services programs through grants
and first and third-party payments.
Designs and implements new services.
Serves as professional liaison with other agencies, staff, and
volunteers working with agency clientele.
Keeps abreast of trends, practices, and resources in the blindness
service system through literature and educational meetings.
Participates as a member of the Senior Management team.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's Degree in a field related to direct service provision
is generally required. However, applicants possessing at least a
Bachelor's Degree in a non-related field and a proven record of
strong mid or upper level management skills will be considered for
the position. Applicants must have five years' combined experience
in direct service provision and management. Demonstrated
proficiency in leadership, personnel supervision, management, and
written/verbal communication skills is required of all applicants.
A working knowledge of computer database and word processing
applications is also required.
TOOLS AND WORK AIDS:
Basic computer database, financial, and word processing functions.
REPORTING & CONSULTATION RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to: Executive Director
Supervises: Preschool Manager, Steinman Eye Clinic; Manager, Radio
Talking Library; Social Worker; Rehabilitation Teacher; Orientation
& Mobility Instructor; Braille Transcription Coordinator; Secretary
for Agency Services.
Board Support: Social Services Committee; RTL Committee;
Prevention of Blindness Committee, Preschool Committee, Consumer
Advisory Committee, Planning Committee.
I have read and understand this position description and accept its terms:
/
Signature
Date
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Subject: Re: HEWLETTPACKARD_NETSCAPE_MICROS.html (fwd)
From: coet...@icdc.fr (Alain Coetmeur)
Organization: Informatique CDC
In article <38...@handicap.news> sen...@ptbma.usbm.gov (Mark J. Senk WB3CAI)
writes:
> Date: Mon, 11 Dec 1995 11:01:27 -0600
> From: Gregg Vanderheiden via Post Office <p...@trace.wisc.edu>
> Subject: Re: HEWLETTPACKARD_NETSCAPE_MICROS.html (fwd)
> >HEWLETT-PACKARD, NETSCAPE, MICROSOFT TEAM ON INTERNET PRINTING
> >
> >
> > Today, when a document is printed from the Internet, it doesn't look
> > like a regular page. The document is often garbled and contains extra
> > letters and numbers because printers can't easily read the language
> > used on the Web.
>
> 1) Is someone familiar with this problem? I have never had any problem
> printing docs from the web.
In fact printing the usual Web format (HTML format) is the work
of a translator that work in the same manner as the one that show
the document on a graphic display, on a text terminal, or eventualy
on any logical display (audio player...)
in the sense of HTML printer is only one more device.
Usual Web tools (netscape, ...) normally offers an HTML to printer converter.
often you can also print the HTML text itself like you print
a programming language source.
If you have forgotten to set the good parameter in the print dialog box,
then you may prin the HTML text itself, or some other format (ASCII text,...)
This is probably your case.
> 2) Does someone see the disability problems here? I can see where this
> might be an opportunity to try to add some hooks to the printing process to
> make it easier to make a print file into something easier for a screen
> reader or braille program to process.
HTML is a structured text format. It was initially made
to be usable on any text terminal, any graphic terminal
(TTY, braille), any
text or graphic device (printer, flasher, tracer), and even
uncommon devices like voice synthetisors.
depending on the device, the different logical structures are
emmited in different ways.
- on graphic devices titles, list, emphasis and quotes are
traduced in different fonts and graphic apearance.
- on text only devices some characters are used to make the structure
visible like stars, hyphens, underscores and line feeds.
- on audio devices I think voice rythm, accent, and emphasis can be
used to translate the logical structure.
[start of advocacy]
however graphics are been heavily used nowaday
and many documents are only readable with a
graphic device. The initial device independence goal have
been forgotten and there are more and more documents that
can only be used on a good graphic device and even sometimes
only with a defined viewer (netscape, MS Internet explorer,...).
the situation is even worse for peoples with visual disabilities
who would benefit of a non visual interface.
Anyway as HTML can still be used in the good old way, as a device independent
documentation format. Thus anybody can build HTML documents
that are device independent.
Independently some could build non-classic WWW
interface like a vocal or braille browser.
As a programmer, a web user, a web author, and finaly as
a human, I am furious of this deviation that is changing
a powerful exchance tool for everybody
into yet another marketing tool for only the apparent
majority.
As I say anybody can produce HTML documents that are
"everybody-compatible", but this is not the standard behaviour.
This is again a reason to build documents especialy for
minorities, which is in my opinion one more way to segregate them.
Say it's because I'm a dumb frenchy but I think the best way
to integrate minorities is to fish the same fishes in the same river.
8(
[end of advocacy]
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coet...@icdc.fr (Alain Coetmeur, Informatique-CDC R&D dept.)
[Dislaimer: Opinions expressed here are my own... ]
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Subject: Re: Retinitis Pigmentosa
From: pa...@its.brooklyn.cuny.edu (Patt Bromberger)
Organization: Brooklyn College
In article <38...@handicap.news>,
Ahmad Hidayat <hid...@server.indo.net.id> wrote:
>Index Number: 38687
>
>There are four people who suffer in Retinitis Pigmentosa. They are
>family. If anyone has nay information regarding to treatmant of such
>disease, please send me e-mail at hid...@indo.net.id
>Thank you
>Ahmad Hidayat
>Jakarta - Indonesia
You can subscribe to the RPLIST; send a message to
List...@sjuvm.stjohns.edu with this one line message:
subscribe RPLIST Ahmad Hidayat
and you'll find all the information you ever wanted or need
to know about RP and other diseases of the retina.
You can also use gopher to access the Electronic
Rehabilitation Resources Headquarters at St. John's
University in Jamaica, NY;
--
Patricia Ann Bromberger, President - S.O.F.E.D.U.P.
Student Organization for Every Disability United for Progress at
The Mamie & Frank Goldstein Resource Center for Students with Disabilities
Brooklyn College/CUNY (718) 252-9230 pa...@its.brooklyn.cuny.edu
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Subject: Mid December Phone Book
From: phil...@netcom.com (Phil Scovell)
The mid month update to the internet phone book of blind
users and services is now available at my two ftp sights. About
700 lines of new information has been added since the first of
December. A filed called voc.txt has also been added to the
archive and is a resource of state vocational rehabilitation
agencies. Of course, most of you know the phone book is
automatically emailed to those wishing to receive the archive
around the first of each month but I update it around the middle
of the month as well. If you want to ftp the archive at any time,
your best bet is my crl ftp sight because the netcom ftp sight
only allows 100 people on at any given time. I can also email it
as an attached file by request if you prefer. It cannot, however,
be sent as an ascii email message because it is simply too large
nor is it available uuencoded at this time.
If you wish to ftp it, ftp to ftp.crl.com and log in as
anonymous. Then use your complete email address as your password.
Change directories by typing cd /ftp/users/ph/phil and my welcome
screen will tell you the rest. The current filename is
pb121595.zip and is about 160k in size. My netcom ftp sight is
ftp ftp.netcom.com with anonymous and password accordingly.
Change directories by typing cd /ftp/pub/ph/philscov and my
welcome screen will display. If anyone needs further ftp
procedure information, email me. To be listed in the phone book,
email me at my netcom address.
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Subject: Which news group about ?
From: p...@b2.hkstar.com (YIP MAU SHING)
Organization: Hong Kong Star Internet Ltd.
Hi All,
Anyone know which news group have more information about visual aids
equipment and discussion the experience by the user ?
What is the email address of NFB resources centre ?
Best regard !
p...@hkstar.com
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Subject: Text-Only Version !!!
From: wen...@pop.jaring.my (Danny Mak)
Hi,
My Text-Only Lian Wee-Loo's Island version is up, the address is
http://www.webcom.com/~lwloo/text/ . Feel free to have a look ther, please
sign my guestbook and register yourself as a member also. ThanX !!! Happy
Surfing !!!
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Thank you,
Please take note, my island is launched. The address is
http://www.webcom.com/~lwloo/ . Feel free to have a look and sign my
guestbook, ah give me some comments and feedback also, don't forget to
register yourself as a member of my island. ThanX !!!!!!!!!!
Bye... Bye...
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