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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Technical Bulletin: October 2006The Northeast ADAIT Center has recently been awarded a grant for another five years of funding. We are now called the DBTAC- Northeast ADA Center at Cornell University. We provide training, technical assistance and materials as well as research on the ADA and accessible technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This monthly technical bulletin is part of our dissemination efforts and if you do not want to receive this document or would like others from your organization added to our list, please call 1-800-949-4232 or reply to this message. Thank you NDEAM Information (excerpt from US Department of Labor-Office on Disability Employment Policy) What is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? Congress designated each October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This effort to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment actually began in 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to "National Disability Employment Awareness Month." Since 2001, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) in the U.S. Department of Labor has been responsible for planning NDEAM activities and materials to increase the public's awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. Various programs carried out throughout the month also highlight the specific employment barriers that still need to be addressed and removed. ODEP provides information online that can be used for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, as well as other educational programs throughout the year on its Publications webpage.*US DOL NDEAM poster http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/posters.htm *Disability Employment 101 from US Department of Education http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/products/employmentguide/index.html A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America(excerpt from US Department of Labor-Office on Disability Employment Policy)During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we pay tribute to the accomplishments of the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep America's economy strong, and we underscore our commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all of our citizens.Our country has made great progress to ensure that opportunities are accessible to everyone who is willing and able to work. Access to jobs was significantly expanded in 1990 when President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. This important legislation has served as a foundation for strengthening our Nation's workforce and advancing innovation and American leadership in a global marketplace. http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/10/20061003-7.htmlNew EEOC website in OctoberEEOC recently added to their initiative section of their website, LEAD- (Leadership for the Employment of Americans with Disabilities). This is related to federal employees with disabilities and the decline of their employment with the federal government. EEOC feels that the federal government should be the example for other employers and has created this initiative to help with such things as: increase the awareness of hiring officials about the declining numbers of people with disabilities in federal employment reverse the trend of decreasing participation in federal employment educate federal hiring officials about how to use special hiring authorities to bring people with disabilities on board, particularly those with severe disabilities educate applicants with severe disabilities about how to apply using the special hiring authorities available provide information and resources on reasonable accommodation. (excerpt from EEOC''s website) For more information, please go to: http://www.eeoc.gov/press/10-4-06.htmlUS DOL Mentoring Day Information(excerpt from US Department of Labor-Office on Disability Employment Policy)Students with disabilities (mentees) are matched with workplace mentors according to expressed career interests. Mentees experience a typical day on the job and learn how to prepare to enter the world of work. Employers gain an increased awareness that people with disabilities represent an overlooked talent pool. Disability Mentoring Day is a program of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).Disability Mentoring Day began in 1999 with fewer than three-dozen student participants as part of a White House effort to increase the profile of National Disability
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Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin: September 2006 The Northeast ADA IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This monthly technical bulletin is part of our dissemination efforts and if you do not want to receive this document or would like others from your organization added to our list, please call 1-800-949-4232 or reply to this message. Thank you Providing Alternate Format Textbooks in Higher Education: The Publisher Look-up ServiceThe Publisher Look-Up Service, A New Textbook Database Offering From The Association of American Publishers (AAP): This online database provides a new resource to help college and university Disability Support Services (DSS) professionals find the appropriate contacts at publishing houses from whom to request electronic formats of textbooks, and/or scanning permissions, to facilitate the DSS office's provision of alternate format instructional materials to students with print disabilities. The Publisher Look-Up Service, www.PublisherLookup.org, is a Web site interface that AAP launched in mid-August. Read the AAPs press release announcing this service for more information.CommonLook: Tool for evaluating the accessibility of PDF filesNetCentric Technologies ( www.net-centric.com) has developed a unique tool, called CommonLook ( www.commonlook.com/pdf). CommonLook makes it possible to visually examine and repair a PDF document's logical structure and to check it against all the federal Government section 508 standards related to 1194.22 (Web-based intranet and internet information and applications). It highlights any compliance problems and helps authors and testers repair them by providing a simple drag-and-drop graphical interface. By simplifying the problem of repairing PDF structure issues, it becomes possible to deal effectively with complex documents containing tables, forms and multi-column documents.Functional Accessibility Evaluator Developed at the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, the Functional Accessibility Evaluator is a free, open source tool that analyzes web resources for markup that is consistent with the use of DRES/CITES HTML best practices for development of functionally accessible web resources and resources that support interoperability. The HTML best practices are not a new standard, but rather a statement of techniques for implementation of the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and United States Federal Government Section 508 standards that not only improve accessibility for people with disabilities, but also the inter-operability of web resources for everyone so all people benefit by having more options to access and use web resources.For more information, visit http://fae.cita.uiuc.edu/about.php.Upcoming EASI Web Conferences 4-part Series: Making Podcasts and Vodcasts accessible Presenter: Dick BanksDates: September 12, 19, 26 and October 3Webinar: Section 255: Accessible TelecommunicationsPresenter: Debra Ruh, Founder and CEO, TecAccess LLCDate: Sept. 274-part Series: Authoring DAISY Documents: You Can Do It!Presenter: Karen McCallDates: October 3, 10, 17, 244-part Series: Learning Disabilities and Adaptive Technology Multiple PresentersDates: October 5, 12, 19 and 26 Webinar: Evaluating the Accessibility and Usability of Web-based Student Services at Community CollegesPresenters: William Erickson, Camille Lee and Sharon Trerise, Employment and Disability Institute, Cornell UniversityDate: October 18For more information and to register, visit http://easi.cc/clinic.htm. WebAIM article: "Appropriate Use of Alternative Text"Excerpted from WebAIM.orgIts clear that there is still some confusion and divergent recommendations over what constitutes appropriate alternative text for images on the web, even among accessibility experts. Alternative text for images is the first principle of web accessibility. Despite this, there seem to be examples of improper alt text all over the web, even on sites that claim to be very accessible. WebAIM has written an article offering some best practices in creating alternative text.This article presents the basics of alternative text and showcases many examples of proper implementation. These recommendations come from an understanding of accessibility standards and screen-reader users. Read the WebAIM ariticle "Appropriate Use of Alternative Text" at http://webaim.org/techniques/alttext/. Northeast ADAIT Center201 ILR Extension BuildingCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 148531-800-949-4232 (TTY and voice)NY, NJ, PR, USVIwww.northeastada.org[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[QUAD-L] just like fingerprints
Everyone's butt is different!! I cannot emphasize that one cushion is better for one person may not be best for your own arse. Get pressure mapped. it's non-evasive. They put the cushions you are demo-ing on your current chair system (compare Current/jay/roho etc) place a computer cloth over the cushion plop your arseon it and watch the screen for blue/red images turns out my 100$ piece of 2 inch foam gives me more protection than a 700 dollar cushion. The advice one gives on the cushion that is best for them may give you a pressure ulcer. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 11:25 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Seat Cushion Based on what everyone said it sounds like air is the way to go as opposed to gel, foam, or sand. Right? Sandy
[QUAD-L] pressure mapping
http://depts.washington.edu/rehab/sci/pressure_map.html Hope this works... MissLizwww.nstraid.com
Re: [QUAD-L] just like fingerprints
Primarily a rehab facility. Your SCI/D dr. can recommend one. An OT or PT perform the eval. As someone stated in another post make sure they demo alot of cushions for you. Check your local ILC as they may know. Sometimes a clinic dealing with other disabilities has a seating clinic. For example, a UCP or Developmental Disability Facility? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:49 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] just like fingerprints In a message dated 8/29/2006 12:56:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I cannot emphasize that one cushion is better for one person may not be best for your own arse. Get pressure mapped. it's non-evasive. They put the cushions you are demo-ing on your current chair system (compare Current/jay/roho etc) place a computer cloth over the cushion plop your arseon it where does one get this procedure? wheelchair dealers?
Re: [QUAD-L] Seat Cushion
get your ass pressure mapped. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 1:11 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Seat Cushion Hey gang, I need a new seat cushion. I don't like what I currently have. What do you recommend that's REAL good? Thanks as always! Sandy
Re: [QUAD-L] Need a Job?
Maybe they need a spellchecker? - Original Message - From: RollinOn To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 2:56 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Need a Job? Walgreens Recruits Emploees With Disabilities Through New, Highly Accessible Website DEERFIELD, Ill., July 7, 2006 -- Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG), the nation's largest drugstore chain, has launched an innovative initiative to hire people with disabilities at its new distribution center in Anderson, S.C. and is recruiting through a new, specially-designed Web site. Walgreensoutreach.com describes jobs available at the Walgreens distribution center and is designed to be accessible by people with sensory, physical and cognitive disabilities. The center has begun pre-hire training and will open in 2007. Initially, Walgreens will hire more than 200 employees with plans to ramp up to more than 600 employees. Walgreens goal is to have at least one-third of the workforce consist of employees with a variety of disabilities working in a fully-integrated team. This "real work for real pay" environment will be competitive employment in which performance standards must be maintained. Job openings at the Anderson distribution center include a number of management positions. Walgreensoutreach.com provides information to help potential employees understand what work will be like at the distribution center. The site incorporates audio messages, photos, video and a large-print text option to depict jobs and worklife at Anderson. The site also is designed to be accessible to blind and low vision individuals who use screen reader technology. Under the jobs section, videos show employees performing various jobs, and the text describes what the workers are doing. Prospective employees unsure if they can perform the essential job functions can take a self-quiz to get an idea of the tasks involved. From the same page, a series of photos shows an employee arriving at work and going through the daily routine ? going to a locker, storing lunch, walking to a work station, taking a break and ending the day. For potential employees considering relocating to Anderson, the site also has information about Walgreens partnership with 13 local disability agencies. Knowing the difficult challenges faced by people with disabilities who want to work, Walgreens designed the Web site to address concerns such as transportation, housing and the impact of gainful employment on Medicaid, SSI or SSDI benefits. "We know this requires more than a 'build it and they will come' attitude to be successful," said Randy Lewis, Walgreens senior vice president of distribution and logistics. Lewis, who has a son with autism, knows first-hand the challenges of everyday life for people with disabilities. "Our local partners and statewide officials have worked tirelessly in setting up a support network to make this outreach with the disability community a success," said Lewis. Larry Kraemer, human resources manager for the Anderson distribution center, said, "This is a workforce that is underemployed and has not had the same opportunities as others. This is a chance to change that." Walgreensoutreach.com also features success stories. One is that of Chuck Studzienko, an employee with Asperger's Syndrome (a form of autism) who has worked at Walgreens Lehigh Valley distribution center in Pennsylvania since 2004. Studzienko started as a stocker and was promoted to split-case picker, where he has a 100 percent productivity rate. Mark Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe to RollinOn Powered bygroups.yahoo.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Fast Chairs?
demo,demo,demo - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 12:19 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Fast Chairs? Im having a heck of a time getting anew chair. It was about set when the company went under, now it was forward to a new place and must be resubmitted. Anyway, instead of just buying one, Im getting fitted for one. Hopefully I will sit better in it. I like a back they showed me that you fill with air, then lock it onto shape. But what is a great, FAST, front-wheel or mid-wheel drive chair? Tilt, recline, needed. I use a tdx3, might try to get a tdx5, but what are other fast ones? Thx, Greg
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Accessible IT Technical Bulletin: August 2006 The Northeast ADA IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This monthly technical bulletin is part of our dissemination efforts and if you do not want to receive this document or would like others from your organization added to our list, please call 1-800-949-4232 or reply to this message. Thank you U.S. Department of Education Announces Final IDEA RegulationsThe U.S. Department of Education announced the final regulations to implement Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). An official copy of the final Part B regulations of the IDEA will be published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2006. So that members of the public will have the opportunity to immediately review the new Part B regulation of the IDEA, the Department is temporarily posting an UNOFFICIAL copy at: http://www.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/idea2004.html#regulations. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Educations IDEA 2004 web site at: http://www.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/idea2004.html#regulationsDesign Guidelines for Electronic Publications, Multimedia and the Web(published by WGBH National Center for Accessible Media)These guidelines, providing step-by-step solutions for making a variety of electronic media accessible to users with sensory disabilities, are now available free of charge. The guidelines can be found at the WGBH website at http://ncam.wgbh.org/publications/adm/.Google for Screen Reader UsersGoogle has created a search engine that prioritizes search results based on which sites are the most accessible to screen readers, after finding the most relevant pages. You can test the search engine at http://labs.google.com/accessible/. Background: "Accessible Search is an early Google Labs product designed to identify and prioritize search results that are more easily usable by blind and visually impaired users. Regular Google search helps you find a set of documents that is most relevant to your tasks. Accessible Search goes one step further by helping you find the most accessible pages in that result set." From http://labs.google.com/accessible/faq.htmlNCDAE Webcast: Accessibility and Open Source Content Management SystemsThe National Center on Disability and Access to Education (NCDAE) will host another in their series of webcasts with a focus on the accessibility of open source content management systems. Join them Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 for the live audio Webcast. The broadcast will begin at 3:00PM Eastern.Visit http://www.ncdae.org/webcasts for more details and to register for the webcast.NCDAE has also created a fact sheet with the following resources:* Advantages and disadvantages of open source vs. commercial Content Management Systems.* General principles and techniques that may help improve the accessibility of your CMS.* A list of popular Content Management Systems with links to their accessibility statements, resources and/or communities.For more information visit http://ncdae.org/tools/factsheets/cms.cfmAccessibility VideoAs part of the Successful Web Communications in NYS Government project, a short video clip was produced to introduce accessibility concepts to those who are not familiar with them, and to advocate a standards-based, inclusive design approach to web development.A captioned QuickTime version is now available as streaming video. To view the video, go to: http://homepage.mac.com/cerasunvideo/nysforum2/.For those of you who cannot use QuickTime, there is a downloadable Windows Media version of our accessibility video available at: http://homepage.mac.com/cerasunvideo/nysforum3/The Web Accessibility Toolbar The Web Accessibility Toolbar for Opera is now available at http://www.paciellogroup.com/resources/wat-about.html. Northeast ADAIT Center201 ILR Extension BuildingCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 148531-800-949-4232 (TTY and voice)NY, NJ, PR, USVIwww.northeastada.org[EMAIL PROTECTED] MissLizwww.nstraid.com
Re: [QUAD-L] help getting wheelchair into van
Is he entitles to VR, Vet or some AT assist from your state? - Original Message - From: Bill_J To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 10:40 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] help getting wheelchair into van Patricia, If you got him inside, I doubt there would be enough headroom. I have a Dodge Caravan with a 10 inch dropped floor. A Caravan has about the same headroom as a Windstar. The ramp needs to be lower, the floor dropped (or the roof raised) and you need tie-downs. Bill age 56C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68Leesburg, FLIt's scary when you start making the same noises as your coffee maker. - Original Message - From: patricia keen To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 9:34 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] help getting wheelchair into van I just bought a Ford Windstar minivan to be able to take my brother on outings. He weighs a 175 lbs, and his chair probably weighs a good 50 pounds. We bought a 7 foot wheelchair rampfor $300, but it is still next to impossible for me to push him up the ramp by myself. Are there any low cost options that would help me pull the chair.Thanks.Patricia
[QUAD-L] Jim's board Jim's rules
Good job Jim!! He right! WWW.newmboilty.com and www.carecure.org have separate political forums that get very hot and controversial! Keep God out of the q-list! (sarcasm) - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 8:49 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Religion and Politics on the quad-list As the person who pays for the account that is hosting this list, here's what I have to say.I would really prefer that Religion and Politics not be discussed.I created this list to get away from the liberal politics at the time on the mobility list some 11 years ago. Sure I could have deleted the messages I didn't want to read but why should I have to download the crap in the first place. I think email list groups should have a single, narrow topic. People can easily subscribe to multiple lists that they are interested in. It really doesn't matter to me if this list do not generate a lot of traffic. I created it as a place where quads could come for advice and discuss topics pertaining to living life as a quad. Now days anyone can easily create their own free list group if you don't mind the ads. Accounts at eskimo.com are $7/mo for 2 lists. Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://makoa.org/jim disAbility Resources: http://www.makoa.orgPlease Help: Inkjet Toner Cartridge Recycling
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Angelique and Sandy
Change the subject line! -pet peeve rant - Original Message - From: ALAN LABARR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Angelique Novak [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Silas [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quad List quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Angelique and Sandy yes, that he is. catch this latest one of his if you can. i have seen it 5 times this month. alan - Original Message - From: Angelique Novak [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ALAN LABARR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Silas [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quad List quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Angelique and Sandy I haven't seen that, but am familiar with Lewis Black. He's funny, if not too caffeinated! -Angie ALAN LABARR wrote: ever see the HBO Special Red, White and Screwed by Lewis Black? He touches on this topic, Angie. alan - Original Message - From: Angelique Novak [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Silas [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quad List quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 2:47 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Angelique and Sandy As a kid, I thought that, too. I didn't know any better! But I questioned at it at age 7. I don't remember what prompted that, I was still normal, and nothing major had happened to anybody I knew. But, after questioning it to myself in my head, I felt different that night at bedtime prayers. Like, abandoned. So, who knows what that was all about. Everybody's going to learn someday, right? Now, I just don't believe in any of that, at all. I believe it was all fabricated and twisted to control the population and get their money, way back when what I consider Christian Mythology, and the mythical Jesus were created by some rather clever entrepreneurs. Look how long their business has lasted. I want to take that business class!! -Angie Silas wrote: Angelique, Before my injury I really believed that there was a kind loving God, don't get me wrong I still pray but I get so angry I have trouble with keeping the faith. I can't believe that a loving God would make any of his so called children suffer through this every day, I don't see his reasoning at all! Silas - Original Message - From: Angelique Novak [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ALAN LABARR [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Quad List quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 8:26 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Angelique and Sandy
[QUAD-L] Religion and Politics and posting in general
That be great Dan. I'm not the email police but another thing is I'm not interested in being a voyeur on personal notes between two members. Lots of people leave due to the number of emails generated from the q-list. It's a potential of information; however, replying LOL to the whole list is a waste of a byte. Topics change from spousal neglect to AD to who's going to win the World series (Mets, btw) So before you hit send check who's in the receive box. If it says q-list and five other people they get 2 of the same emails. If you just wish to reply to one member hit reply. signed email patrol - Original Message - From: Dan To: Quad List Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 4:41 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Religion and Politics I see no reason why we shouldn't discuss Religion, Politics or Sex. To me, it makes the list a lot more interesting. If you don't want to read posts about these topics, just hit the delete key. I'm sure there are many people on this list that don't have terrible pain or chronic utis' or constant bowel problems. So, they delete these posts as they don't pertain to them. The same is true for the previous topics. If they don't interest you - just hit delete. I, for one, have learned a lot from these topics and hope they continue. Dan V At 02:41 PM 7/27/2006 -0500, Angelique Novak said something that elicited my response: Angie,[and others] I have been on this list since 1995 and we have had numerous discussions on religion. They, of course, got into very heated debates. Anything with controversy stirs up people's emotions as we just saw with the stem cell example. Politics discussions have come and gone here just as rapidly. But they never fail to come around again at some point in time - the nature of the beast of mankind. They say [whoever THEY are] religion, politics and sex are topics to stay away from. The first two I can definitely understand but I think it would be more interesting to talk about the latter here!!! Maybe it is a rare occurrence for many members and that is the reason. It usually happens about once a year when religion is brought up. I remember one time that the posts went on for weeks and weeks. I always find it interesting to discuss religion and such but it causes such turmoil and nobody is going to change other people's beliefs so I've finally got over it. I most definitely understand where you're coming from but, as you can see, many-a-person's underwear gets into a tight wad even if it is a general statement. I have an older cousin [mid-50s] who was diagnosed with skin cancer about three years ago. His wife is always keeps people updated with his situation but every single one of her e-mails are saturated with God, God, God. I am glad that they can find solace in their vision of a god but it becomes very distasteful when it takes over the entire e-mail. I have to bite my tonge every time I receive one of her sickly sweet diatribes. What is more disturbing is that she never gives any of the doctors credit ... it is always God. One day, we wrote a response just to get it off our chest but we did not send the e-mail. Now, I just let it roll off my shoulders [sort of] but it is not easy. It is especially annoying to me that, before his diagnosis, they were never so blatantly religious. So, essentially, they have shown themselves to be emergency-room Christians. Common, but sad. Or sick. "I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief." -- Gerry Spence LoriC4/5 COMPLETE, 26 years postTucson, Arizona
[QUAD-L] If you live in NM
DONT MISS THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! San Juan Center for Independence (SJCI) is a nationally recognized Center for Independent Living located in beautiful Farmington, New Mexico. Nestled in the Four Corners, serving the Navajo Nation and only 45 miles from Durango, Colorado, SJCI is culturally diverse in all aspects. SJCI is conducting a nationwide search for an Executive Director. Strong leadership and advocacy skills are a must! SJCI led the way in the development, creation and implementation of the Medicaid Personal Care Option with an emphasis on consumer-directed services. SJCI provided leadership in the recent passage of Money Follows the Person legislation in New Mexico. The Executive Director is Chief Executive Officer and administrative agent for SJCI, a 501 (c) (3) New Mexico Corporation. The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors for the management and implementation of all program services pursuant to policies and programs approved by the Board. The candidate must have experience and be able to demonstrate the following qualities: Systems Advocacy and Liaison Program Planning, Development and Operation Financial Management Employment and Personnel Management Support to Board of Directors Requirements:. Must have a minimum of a bachelors degree;. 5 years of program management experience, preferably with supervisory experience. . Knowledge of and experience with the disability community; . Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; . Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds and experiences; . Self-starter but willing to be part of a team approach.SJCI is an equal opportunity employer; people with disabilities and minorities are encouraged to apply.Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including generous combined time-off policy. Please reply with cover letter, resume, transcript copies, and three professional reference letters to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or mail to SJCI, 3535 E. 30th Street, Suite 101, Farmington, NM 87402 ATTN: Sherry Watson or fax to 505-566-5842 ATTN: Sherry Watson. Deadline: All application packets must be received on or before August 15, 2006. Gil YildizExecutive DirectorILRC4401 Lomas Blvd.Albuquerque, NM 87110505-266-5022505-266-5150 fax MissLizwww.nstraid.com
Re: [QUAD-L] A Question For The Ladies
Wish I did. As I get older the 5 days are almost unbearable it screws my body so much! Also (rising to my soap box) make sure you go to your gyno and get a mammogram. Don't fall into the category of "gheesh, what else could go wrong". also visit www.mobilewomen.org - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:45 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] A Question For The Ladies Obviously we sit on our butts all day. So when we get our period, it can be a real pain. Does anyone have tips to manage this a bit easier? (Sorry guys!) Sandy
[QUAD-L] call now
Dear CAMR Friends:As you know, President Bush has announced he will veto the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, H.R. 810. We expect that to happen today. Our friends in the House of Representatives will bring up H.R. 810 again in an attempt to override the President's veto. That override must pass the House by a 2/3 majority, so we need your help more now than ever to activate overwhelming support.Please pick up your telephone IMMEDIATELY and call your Representative with the following message:"Representative Pascrell, I support H.R. 810 and ask that you vote in favor of overriding the President's veto. My name and address are (fill in your name and address) and I expect a response. Thank you."The contact information for your Representative is:Representative William PascrellTelephone Number: (202) 225-5751Thank you for your incredible help. We will keep you updated as events happen on H.R. 810. Sincerely,Sean TiptonPresident MissLizwww.nstraid.com
Re: [QUAD-L] I Wonder Why
you want discussion on stem cells go to www.sciwire.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I Wonder Why John, I wish I was part of that conversation. It seems people have become numb since then. I have watched and waited for a long time... and nothing. I read about the work in China and thought "nope". Any time a scientist is secretive about his methods, it raises a red flag. But Johns Hopkins work is a completely new ball game. This is the first true research that could make a difference. This ain't no sham! So if I'm excited about it, f**k everyoneelse. I have hope in my lifetime. Sandy
[QUAD-L] make a call
July 15, 2006Dear CAMR Friends, The vote on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, H.R. 810, is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2006 in the United States Senate! Be sure to visit our website for breaking news and updates at www.camradvocacy.org. Our breaking news section will include an audio file of a CAMR radio spot featuring Michael J. Fox that will air over the weekend urging everyone to contact their Senators to support H.R. 810. We need a full court press on the entire Senate to get this bill passed. We can only do that with your help and we know you have what it takes to bring us to victory. Make it your goal today and this weekend to tell at least 5 friends and family members about the vote and help them call their Senators. This bill and this vote should be the first thing you mention when you talk to your neighbors, join your friends on the golf course, or visit with family. Please call the Senate with this message and have your friends and family do the same: I know a vote is scheduled for the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, H.R. 810, on Tuesday, July 18th. I urge you to vote yes. A yes vote on H.R. 810 is the only vote that I will consider a vote in favor of stem cell research that is pro-patient and pro-research. I request a response from the Senator. My name and address are (fill in the blank). Your Senators are available at: Senator Robert MenendezTelephone: (202) 224-4744Senator Frank LautenbergTelephone Field: (202) 224-3224If you have friends and family in other states, you can look up their Senators at www.senate.gov. You can be connected to any Senate office by calling the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121.Thank you for your continued dedication to help get this historic bill passed!Sincerely,Sean TiptonPresident MissLizwww.nstraid.com
Re: [QUAD-L] UTI
It's called a Mithronoff and augment. look at www.sciwire.com for more info I had it done in '96 self cath independently c6 complete - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 6:11 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] UTI A quad friend of mine is having problems with frequent UTIs. He uses an indwelling catheter and has for 35 years. Of course using an indwelling catheter that long has caused some severe erosion of the skin. He has not had any urological exams in the past five years. Over the last three months he has a lot of leaky age and bloody discharge from outside of the bladder. I finally talked him into going to the urologist and the urologist is concerned about a tumor. He will be going in for an exam and alter sound of his kidneys and a few weeks. The urologist mentioned that the option of urinary diversion is a possibility, but when he asked for further information, that Dr. simply said let's just see what we have. I told him I would try and get some information from the Internet, but have not found much. Any success or horror stories to pass on to him? Thanks, GA
Re: [QUAD-L] My insane PT OT schedule
If driving increases your pain perhaps u can request in home services? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 12:19 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] My insane PT OT schedule This is the schedule to reduce my pain from my srynix, are they insane? And I'm going to drive home after THIS! Wed. July 19 1 hr OT Wed. July 19 1 hr PT Fri. July 21 1 hr OT Fri. July 21 1 hr PT] Wed. July 26 1 hr OT Wed. July 26 1 hr PT Fri. July 28 1 hr OT Fri. July 281 hr PT Wed. Aug. 2 1 hr OT Wed. Aug. 2 1 hr PT Fri. Aug. 4 1 hr OT Fri. Aug. 4 1 hr PT Wed. Aug.9 1 hr OT Wed. Aug.9 1 hr PT
[QUAD-L] fyi
Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin: July 2006The Northeast ADA IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This monthly technical bulletin is part of our dissemination efforts and if you do not want to receive this document or would like others from your organization added to our list, please call 1-800-949-4232 or reply to this message. Thank youSeminar on Accessible Books for Readers with Print DisabilitiesRegister now for this full day seminar on Friday, July 28, 2006 hosted by the Association of American Publishers Rights and Permissions Advisory Committee, Higher Education Critical Issues Task Force and School Division. Date: July 28, 2006Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmLocation: The Helen and Martin Kimmel Center at New York University, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 Sessions include:* End User Perspectives* K-12 Textbooks: IDEA and the National Instructional Materials Access Center* Accessible Instructional Materials at the Postsecondary Level * State E-Text Laws * California Perspectives * National Higher Ed Initiatives* Trade Books* National Service OrganizationsFor more information and to register, visit:http://www.publishers.org/conference/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=78Web Design Development Curriculum for students in grades 9-12Register for this Webcast demonstration of the free AccessIT Web Design Development I CurriculumPresenter: Terry ThompsonDate: July 21, 2006Time: 2 pm ETThe AccessIT Web Design Development I curriculum is an introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages and websites and was developed for use in secondary schools, grades 9-12. Students learn how to critically evaluate website quality; learn how to create and maintain quality web pages; learn about web design standards and why they're important; and learn to create and manipulate images. The course progresses from introductory work on web design to the capstone projects that demonstrate mastery of the information technology (IT) skills standards of the National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET).During this Live Meeting event, Terry Thompson will demonstrate this FREE AccessIT curriculum.If you would like to register for this webcast, contact us at 800-949-4232 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]Prepare for the Greatest Workforce Shortage in American HistoryTap into underutilized, highly-qualified job applicants and advancers that include people with disabilities, seniors and others.July 18, 2006 at 2 p.m. EST (RSVP required)A must-attend, no-cost, sixty-minute online Webinar event targeted exclusively to human resources, employee development, and corporate training decision makers. Your organization is experiencing, or preparing for, the greatest workforce shortage in American history. Boomers are retiring and the pool of skilled, experienced workers is shrinking. And yet, a large number of qualified candidates are often overlooked and underutilized. Such candidates, be they existing or potential employees, include those with disabilities (amounting to one in five Americans) and seniors, people able to work and who often exhibit higher than normal levels of productivity and employee loyalty. Join this special online Webinar event during which attorney John D. Kemp, a leading expert on issues relating to disability rights, will: Provide an overview of America's exponentially growing workforce shortage. Review today's urgent employee development, training, and workforce shortage needs. Illustrate the value of sustaining existing employees (such as people reaching retirement age). Invite you to take a lead role in a contemporary talent management solution that targets skilled candidates including those with disabilities, seniors, and others. For more information and to register, visit: http://nbsalliance.com/assessments/bus/email/Designing an ergonomically correct computing work areaCornell University has recently posted information for creating an ergonomically correct computing work area. Visit the CU Ergo website ( http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/CUEHinfo.html) for more detailed information on the following topics:Workstation Guidelines 10 tips for arranging a Computer Workstation and Keyboard 5 tips for using a Laptop Computer 10 Tips for using a Computer Mouse 6 tips for arranging a Child's Computer Workstation Computer Workstation Tips Diagram How to choose an Ergonomic Chair New Technology: Handheld device will help people who are blind convert print to audioSource: AP via Yahoo NewsA whole new world opened up for Tommy Craig as he tested a new handheld device for the blind that converts print to audio. Craig was able to "read" everything from menus to cooking directions by positioning
[QUAD-L] reality of a taxi
4 years later, city's cabs still leave wheelchair users sitting Author(s): Mark BrownThe Chicago Sun-Times Date: July 9, 2006 Page: A02 Section: News What Eric Lipp would really like is to be able to go to the curb and hail a taxicab like anybody else -- his ability to do so is complicated by the fact he uses a wheelchair. He dreams of a day when Chicago's entire taxi fleet is equipped to accommodate wheelchairs -- and believes that day is nearer than it seems.But in the meantime, he would just like to call for one of the limited number of accessible cabs now available and get it in a timely manner.This doesn't strike me as unreasonable. Lipp and many fellow wheelchair users aren't looking for a subsidized ride, just an opportunity to spend their money.Neither, though, had it struck me as unreasonable when Lipp made the same points nearly four years ago, as we spent a sometimes frustrating workday together so I could see the challenges faced by people with disabilities while attempting to navigate the city by cab.Unfortunately, despite some improvements, getting an accessible cab in a timely manner is still not the reality, as I recently saw when we reprised our unscientific test of the taxi system.As we had in 2002, we started at Lipp's Lake View condo by placing an 8:20 a.m. call to Flash Cab."I need an accessible taxi," Lipp told the dispatcher."What do you mean? Handicapped?" asked the dispatcher."Yeah, handicapped," Lipp said, grudgingly using the word.The dispatcher said it would be a 30- to 40-minute wait.Fair enough. You can't expect to call a cab at rush hour and have it there at a moment's notice. We used the time to catch up.Lipp, 36, said he spends more time these days in a wheelchair or electric scooter than when we first met, even though he can still get around with a cane. He suffers from von Hippel Lindau Disease, a genetic condition that caused a tumor to grow on his spine, temporarily rendering him a quadriplegic at age 30. He partially recovered but still has limited use of his legs and an uncertain prognosis.40 down, 30 to goThe biggest changes for Lipp are the 2-year-old son tossing various balls our way as we talk and the baby daughter in another room, which helps explain the increased wheelchair use.Lipp says his doctors employed this argument to get him off his feet: "Say you've only got 1,000 steps left in life; are you going to spend them walking through airports or playing with your kids?"At 9 a.m., the cab dispatcher called back to say the wait, then at the 40-minute mark, would be another 30 minutes. This actually showed improvement from 2002. Back then, they didn't call; they just left you twisting in the wind.When we'd met, Lipp was in the early stages of starting the Open Doors Organization, a not-for-profit with a mission to give people with disabilities the same consumer opportunities as non-disabled people. What set Open Doors apart was Lipp's concept of working cooperatively with businesses to teach them how they could make money by taking simple steps to be more accessible.In the last four years, this non-adversarial approach coupled with Lipp's just-do-it attitude has achieved much success in making the travel and hospitality industries in particular more aware of the market they were missing.Now he gets written up in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal as a national authority on traveling with disability. Airlines bring him in to help redesign procedures, such as how to improve wheelchair check-in. Cruise lines seek his advice.Praise, then powerlessness"I'm here about solutions. I'm not here about ideas," he tells them. "This is what you have to do."Open Doors also has a program to provide refurbished computers to individuals with disabilities and runs an awareness program with the Girl Scouts. They've even spun-off a for-profit business to rent motorized scooters to travelers, part of a program to create businesses that employ people with disabilities.The cab arrived at 9:15. Not bad. Not good either, for a businessman with all that on his plate. The driver, one of a relative few who specialize in driving the wheelchair-accessible vans, is courteous and efficient and quickly gets us to Open Doors offices on Clark Street.A few hours later, we're hungry and resolve to return to the Bucktown cafe we visited four years earlier. The cab arrives in 30 minutes. The ever-optimistic Lipp tells me the city-imposed central dispatch center for accessible cabs, in its infancy at our first meeting, really has brought improvement for riders.After lunch, he wants to eat his words as the wait for our return trip grows to 90 minutes. We run out of small talk, and the gnawing sense of powerlessness returns.As a steady succession of empty cabs drive by the restaurant window, he tells me he doesn't want to call for cabs anymore."I want to wheel out there and raise my arm. That, to me, is when I'll know we
Re: [QUAD-L] question
if it's community transportation (a paratransit system) and you meet the guidelines (forms filled by MD/ financial limits) you are entitled to the system if ANY goverment $ pays for it. What state? Call your local ILC? - Original Message - From: rawilson7 To: Quad-L Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 3:02 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] question I would like to find out how others handle some situations. I have been turned down by community transportation I applied because my lift in my Van needs repair and it's not safe to use. Community transport denied me saying I had access to a Van. I've explained over and over the lift is in need of repair and I'm on a limited income and cannot afford the repairs. Their position is that it's not their problem and I must use private transport. I've called one private company to arrange a trip to the doctor and back and was told the trip would cost me $740. For a 16 mile trip. I haven't tried private ambulance yet that's next.I decided to use my own transportation till it leaves me stranded. My question is does anyone have any ideas about how one could get themselves home when personal transportation breaks down?AustinC4-5boat accident 1998
Re: [QUAD-L] question
Not that I have ever heard or seen (except Vegas)? Do they have accessible cabs where you live? - Original Message - From: Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: Quad-L quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] question Call for a cab. I believe that cab companies need to provide disabled cabs. Anybody know for sure about cab companies? Brien On Jul 11, 2006, at 12:24 PM, Tim Thompson wrote: Ever tried thumbing a ride? ;^P I tried. Stunt On 7/11/06, rawilson7 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to find out how others handle some situations. I have been turned down by community transportation I applied because my lift in my Van needs repair and it's not safe to use. Community transport denied me saying I had access to a Van. I've explained over and over the lift is in need of repair and I'm on a limited income and cannot afford the repairs. Their position is that it's not their problem and I must use private transport. I've called one private company to arrange a trip to the doctor and back and was told the trip would cost me $740. For a 16 mile trip. I haven't tried private ambulance yet that's next. I decided to use my own transportation till it leaves me stranded. My question is does anyone have any ideas about how one could get themselves home when personal transportation breaks down? Austin C4-5 boat accident 1998
Re: [QUAD-L] More PT for me
Open your mouth and tell him. You'll most likely teach him more in 3 sessions what he/she has learned in 4 years of school - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:41 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] More PT for me OK, we've all been there, more PT. I'm starting tomorrow some PT at my local hospital for the pain from my srynix(sp) I do NOT want a "work out" to build mussel for better function. I'm really looking for hot packs for my neck and shoulders THEN messaging to loosen me up. Now I know Medicaid dose not pay for therapeutic message, so my kind Rehab Doctor tried to write the script to please Medicaid. My question to you guys; How do I convey this to the new young eager PT not to kill me buy making me be "better" and "stronger" Bobbie
Re: [QUAD-L] Vacations
www.EmergingHorizons.comwww.CandyHarrington.com - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 4:15 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Vacations Any good web sites for vacations for wheelchair users? Greg
[QUAD-L] audio books
check with your local library on audio books for visually impaired and disabled many libraries send you the cd/tape in the mail for free MissLizwww.nstraid.com
[QUAD-L] link for info on library stuff
http://www.loc.gov/nls MissLizwww.nstraid.com
[QUAD-L] Political debate
there are debates at www.newmobility.com and www.carecure.org under Politics. If ya like yer head handed to you...go for it. - Original Message - From: Tim Thompson To: Danny Hearn Cc: Jim Lubin ; William Willis ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 5:08 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] motion OK, I'm a day late. But I usualy "react" when someone gets me started ;^P Those who know me, know I like to debate, but I deal in facts not "feelings". Sorry guys, I've really tried, but I never could get in touch with my "feminen" side. If anybody wants to debate "a politicalissue" with me, we can move it off the Quad-list.But isn't half of what we deal with about "politics" in one form or other? Whose going to frame the debate? Obviously, I'd make a poor choice. Stunt On 6/20/06, Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amen to that Jim..that what I have said a few times over past years. people have very different views on politics, some are more informed on certain subjects than others, like I once said--before I got paralyzed, I used to see people half kill each other in bars and parties over POLITICS. Dan H. Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll second that.At 07:40 PM 6/19/2006, William Willis wrote: I make a motion we try hard to steer clear of politics on the board. From past experience, it seems to create dissension and hard feelings nearly every time. I see the quad-list as a place of support and encouragement. Do I hear a second? Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://makoa.org/jim disAbility Resources: http://www.makoa.orgPlease Help: Inkjet Toner Cartridge Recycling
Re: [QUAD-L] Toothpaste
I suck the toothpaste out (no one else uses it) - Original Message - From: RONALD L PRACHT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 3:45 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Toothpaste Hi, Put toothbrush in mouth, then take toothpaste in both hands, squeeze on brush. leave cap off. after paste is on hold toothbrush in both hands and brush away ron
Re: [QUAD-L] Special Needs Trust
They can cost 1000.00 or more depending on your lawyer and if your parent/s are deceased. If so then the court needs to be involved and it cost more $. You need to choose someone to handle your finances. Technically you can't touch the money and someone is designated to pay your expenses. The $ can be used for anything you need including vacations etc. Talk to a lawyer who has experience in elder care law and or disability issues. - Original Message - From: Tim Syfert To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 4:14 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Special Needs Trust Any one on the list have a Special Needs Trust??? Tim __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[QUAD-L] Accessible IT Technical Bulletin: June 2006
Accessible IT Technical Bulletin: June 2006 The Northeast ADA IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This monthly technical bulletin is part of our dissemination efforts and if you do not want to receive this document or would like others from your organization added to our list, please call 1-800-949-4232 or reply to this message. Thank youLet the Buyer be Aware: The Importance of Procurement in Accessibility PolicyExcerpted from the NCDAE April 2006 newsletterEducation entities are making the important move to create policies that cover accessible technologies in general, and Web accessibility in particular. However, very few of these policies explicitly include procedures for the procurement of accessible goods and services. This is vital for any group that wants to adhere to their policy and avoid expensive accommodation if newly purchased materials pose barriers to access for persons with disabilities.Read this NCDAE article (which includes links to sample Web Accessibility policies in Higher Ed) at the NCDAE website: http://ncdae.org/policy/procurement.cfmIBM WebAdapt2Me Software and Accessible Internet Consulting Services Are Helping Older Students and Faculty, as Well as Those With Disabilities, Unlock the Power of the WebExcerpted from AT Journal, May 2006, Vol. 121WebAdapt2Me software from IBM to help its students and faculty gain easier access to the Web. WebAdapt2Me software allows individuals to view the Web in a way that's most productive for them. For example, people with low vision can change the size of the type and the colors and contrast of the page for easier viewing. People with learning disabilities can reduce the visual clutter of the page by, for example, reducing several columns to one, so they can follow the text more easily. People without full mobility can set up their system so the mouse and keyboard are easier to use. And people with learning disabilities can ask WebAdapt2Me to read the text on the screen aloud, using IBM ViaVoice technology. Read more about WebAdapt2Me from the IBM website: http://www-306.ibm.com/able/solution_offerings/WebAdapt2Me.htmlGuide for kids with dyslexia released Excerpted form May 14, 2006 article in San Mateo County Times, CA:If 15-year-old Zachary Burket reads for two hours every day, he can finish "To Kill a Mockingbird" in five days. But without a special reading tool that helps him with his dyslexia, the San Carlos resident said he would never finish the book. There are now a plethora of tools and devices available to students with learning disabilities, such as Zachary's, that open doors for them that were shut before. The nonprofit program of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation recently released a guide to assistive technology, with information about these tools for students struggling with listening, math, organization and memory, reading and writing. Find the Schwab Foundation Assistive Technology Tools guide at SchwabLearning.org website: http://schwablearning.org/resources.asp?g=6s=4Michigan first to mandate online learningMichigan became the first state in the nation to have students experience some form of online instruction before receiving a diploma when the state legislature on March 30 approved a bill to ratchet up the state's graduation requirements. Read this eSchoolNews article at http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=6223 .As this trend of offering or requiring online instruction at the K-12 level continues to grow, we need to work even more quickly to make sure that online instructional content in K-12 schools as well as colleges is designed to be accessible to and usable by students with disabilities so they are not left behind in this movement. Please contact us for more information about how to create online instructional content that is accessible. (email: [EMAIL PROTECTED])netTrekker d.i.: Search Engine to match Students reading levels to online resourcesExcerpted from an eSchoolNews May 22, 2006 article ( http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/partners/showrelease.cfm?ReleaseID=894 ): because the use of online resources for learning has become an everyday occurrence, Thinkronize, Inc., the developer of the netTrekker suite of safe educational search products, has assigned readability ratings to its bank of award-winning online resources for the classroom. netTrekker d.i. is the first online search product to include readability ratings for websites. The netTrekker d.i. safe Internet search engine, specifically designed to support differentiated instruction, provides educators with fast and easy access to more than 180,000 educator-selected, standards-based online resources. The search engine goes a step further by assigning each resource a readability
Re: [QUAD-L] great product.
I get more spam. - Original Message - From: H S Jones To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 3:01 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] great product. Inhalation of toxic to carcinogenic components of tobacco smoke, like radon and radium-226, is understood to cause lung cancer. Much of the farmland used to grow tobacco in the United States is contaminated with radioactive material as a result of using phosphate-rich fertilizers. Studies by Winters et al., in the New England Journal of Medicine (1982), found that skeletons of cigarette smokers contained deposits of lead-210 and polonium-210, two isotopes formed by radioactive decay of radium found in the soil where tobacco plants are grown. For many years the tobacco industry presented research of its own in an attempt to counter emerging medical research about the addictive nature and adverse health effects of cigarettes. According to a 1994 prosecution memo written by Congressman Martin Meehan to former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, many of these studies were found to be flawed due to their strong bias and poor methodology. A 2001 peer-reviewed article in the American Journal of Public Health accuses tobacco companies of using front groups and biased studies to downplay the health risks of smoking and secondhand smoke.Great stuff
Re: [QUAD-L] working from home
which ones? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] working from home Another job option is teaching online courses for colleges, universities, or community colleges. Many are transitioning to offer more courses like this to their studentsand are looking for adjunct faculty.
Re: [QUAD-L] 3miles
how do they determine a sliding scale? do you show proof of income? From: KK Batte To: RollinOn ; quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 1:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 3miles Hey Mark - Is there a YMCA in your area? We have 2 in our tiny town. They have a sliding scale payment plan a lift to get you in out. The warm warm, heck any heat at all makes my body stop functioning. That makes it impossible to go to any of the rehab pools. The indoor pool at the Y is not heated but open year round. -- KK On May 19, 2006, at 11:35 AM, RollinOn wrote: HoustonIwish I was in St. Louis I really would like the aquatics exercise it sounds like something I'd enjoy because when I'm in my shower chair under warm wateritmakes a lot of my pain subside and exercising in water! What could be better! Let me know how you like it. Mark
Re: [QUAD-L] - I'm New
It's the law at self serve the assistant must come out as long as there are two attendants. This sucks. I've written letters to no avail here in NY and don't get me started on the parking issue! Welcome to freedom!! - Original Message - From: Gaspar Gómez Cózar To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 1:49 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] - I'm New Hi everyone, I'm new in this list. I'm C6-C7 since 7 years ago. I have a question for you, I've just bought a minivan and I'm so happy because now I have more independence but every time That I need to refill the tank I need somebody to help me, in this case my wife. Can I ask for assistance at the gas station? THANKS. GG. - Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Colonics
Think it would cause Autonomic dysreflexia - Original Message - From: Steve Wickwar To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 10:23 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Colonics Has anyone ever heard of colonics? Has anyone ever had it done? Isn't it basically the same thing as a colon irrigation? I'm thinking of having it done by someone certified to use the machine but nota doctor or nurseto "clean me out". What do y'all think? Wick C6
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Why Ditropan
I take 5 mg at night Ditropan xl. Generic makes me puke. It's for bladder spasticity. It prevents sweating etc. as it decreases the spasms. I also have taken Detrol in combo with the ditropan when my bladder went nuts for a tad. I have the mithro/augment self cath thru the stoma in my belly button C6 complete - Original Message - From: KK Batte To: ~LittleQuad~ Cc: Lori Michaelson ; Quad-list post Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Why Ditropan How much Ditropan are you taking? Just changed to it a few weeks ago. It isn't helping. Still have to wear diapers SP cath. KK On Apr 27, 2006, at 9:57 AM, ~LittleQuad~ wrote: i do too - may also try sanctura... is similar but stronger results for me... took for 2 weeks until started messing with my digestion track YUP. I GET THE GENERICOF IT [OXYBUTYNIN] LORI ---Original Message--- From: tahouston Date: 04/26/06 15:17:36 To: Lori Michaelson; Quad Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] WHY DITROPAN You need a prescription for Ditropan? T. Houston Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 5:06 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] WHY DITROPAN I was put on Ditropan right after my injury 26 yrs ago. Funny thing is ... is that I recall DRs prescribing it FOR STOPPING THE SWEATS AND GOOSEBUMPS AND NOT FOR BLADDER SPASMS. I thought I didn't need it one time back in the 80s so went off it. It wasn't 48 hours before the sweats and goosebumps were present. So have been on it ever since. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH CATHETER LEAKING. So the drug seems to be more of an autonomic nervous system drug. Lori ---Original Message--- From: William Willis Date: 04/26/06 03:37:44 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: FW: Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] About your eyes being tested For 30 yrs. I would shake, sweatt, and shiver, and none of my doctors could stop it. Four years ago I joined the quad-list and members suggested ditropan. I toldmy doc, he prescribed it, and I haven't sweat since. The sad thing is none of my doctors told me about it.
[QUAD-L] April 2006 Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin
April 2006 Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin The Northeast ADA IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This monthly technical bulletin is part of our new dissemination efforts and if you do not want to receive this document or would like others from your organization added to our list, please call 1-800-949-4232 or reply to this message. Thank you. Section 508 Update The Access Board plans to initiate steps this summer to review and update its access standards for electronic and information technology covered by section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. These standards cover products and technologies procued by the Federal government, including computer hardware and software, websites, phone systems, fax machines, and copiers, among others. The constantly changing nature of the technologies covered necessitates periodic reviews of these standards. This effort, which will be the first update of the standards since their publication in late 2000, will address new or convergent types of technologies and other areas where the standards need to be revisited. The Board considers it important that this work be coordinated on an international scale. Read more about the 508 Update and how you can contribute comments at http://www.access-board.gov/news/508update.htm. The Importance of Human Evaluation by WebAIM This new article by WebAIM points out the strengths and weaknesss of various methods of evaluating web content for accessibility. The two basic approaches to accessibility evaluation are: 1. Use a software tool, and 2. Use a human evaluator. Usually the best approach is to use both a software tool and a human evaluator. Each approach has strengths and weaknesses which complement the others and form a more complete approach to web accessibility evaluation. People with disabilities can be especially valuable as accessibility evaluators. Read the full article: The Importance of Human Evaluation Tips for Creating Accessible Microsoft Word Documents By NCDAE (National Center for Disability and Access to Education) Microsoft Word is currently the most common word processor on the market. Because it is so common, the .doc format has become the de facto standard for text documents. Word files can alo be the starting point for other files, such as PDF and HTML. There are at least two things you can do to increase the accessibility of Word documents: Improve the native accessibility of the original Word file. If you export the Word document to another format, ensure it is accessible as well. This article, Tips and Tools: Microsoft Word ( http://ncdae.org/tools/factsheets/word.cfm), addresses each of the two points. Public Comment Period: 2007-2011 DDPC State Plan The NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) is offering New Yorkers an opportunity to comment on the goals and objectives that will guide their work for the next five years. You can review and comment on the proposed DPC State Plan goals and objectives on the Review and Comment website ( http://www.ddpcb2b.com/state_plan_public/default.aspx ). WIZARD E-SERIES Webcasts: Take advantage of a series of free webcasts to learn more about the Accessible Web Publishing Wizard for Microsoft Office that was developed at the University of Illinois. The Wizard is an excellent tool for converting PowerPoint content to an accessible format for posting to the web. The schedule of webcasts follows. For more information, visit the Wizard website ( http://www.accessiblewizards.uiuc.edu) or email [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Accessible Web Publishing Wizard for Microsoft Office:Dr. Jon Gunderson reviews the history ofthe web and accessibility and the mandates that exist today. Dr. Gunderson will present the Accessible Web Publishing Wizard for Microsoft Office and how it can assist in meeting these mandates as well as providing content for a wider range of users. Wednesday 04/05/2006 1:30 - 2:30 CSTWednesday 04/12/2006 1:30 - 2:30 CST Thursday 04/20/2006 2:00 - 3:00 CST Wednesday 05/10/2006 1:30 - 2:30 CSTWednesday 05/31/2006 1:30 - 2:30 CST Best Practices for Microsoft PowerPoint: If you are like me, you never had a formal class in using PowerPoint. Learn best practice techniques for Titles, Layouts, Tables, Images, and more. Join Christy Blew to see how the Accessible Web Publishing Wizard creates an Accessible HTML output of your presentation. Wednesday 04/19/2006 1:30 - 2:30 CST Wednesday 05/03/2006 1:30 - 2:30 CST Wednesday 05/17/2006 1:30 - 2:30 CST Best Practces for Microsoft Word:Using large and bold fonts to represent headers in your Word documents? Learn best practices for styling features such as Headers, Images, Columns, and more. Join Christy Blew to see how the Accessible Web Publishing
Re: [QUAD-L] picking up BRAND NEW powerchair Monday
DO NOT SIGN UNTIL U R SATIFISED - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 7:06 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] picking up BRAND NEW powerchair Monday Hi All, Well, Monday I go pick up my shiny brand new powerchair from my vender. Please remind me of do's and don'ts procedures. What are my rights before signing for it? Wish me luck, Bobbie
Re: [QUAD-L] Comfort Direct
ClassAction!!
Re: [QUAD-L] Planet mobility
thanks I just ordered one - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: S. Dial Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 3:29 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Planet mobility http://www.ehob.com/S. Dial wrote: What's the EHOB mattress and where can I find it? Steph
Re: [QUAD-L] Work
That's SSDI not SSI - Original Message - From: tahouston To: |ANGELIC SHARON| Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 6:36 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Work I was told by someone in the Social Security Administration office that the limit for SSI disability was just less than $800 a month. - Original Message - From: |ANGELIC SHARON| To: "quad-list" Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Work Lori,Hello,My name is Sharon I am on Public Assistanance SSI, Social Security Disability. But Its not because I Want to be!! I worked for 8 years running a office! One day I received a letter stating that if I made 200.00 a month I could loose my medical insurance. Here in Ohio that's how it is What Choice would you have made? I knows not fair but! If laws ever change I will go back to work if I don't get too old first!!! Not everyone is on public assistance because they want to be!!! There are allot on it that should not be!! But you don't know everyone's situation!!! Do not judge until you're in one shoes!!! Just my opinion!!HugsSharon- Original Message - From: QuadPirateTo: quad-list@eskimo.com ; Lori MichaelsonSent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 4:14 PMSubject: Re: [QUAD-L] Work What, No answer? ---Original Message--- From: QuadPirate Date: 03/18/06 13:51:31 To: quad-list@eskimo.com; Lori Michaelson Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Work Hey Lori I have a question. How do you live on $16,500 a year with no help or public assistance? There's a lot people on the list that would like to know your secret. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Lori Michaelson Date: 03/17/06 16:22:52 To: Quad Subject: [QUAD-L] Work Many others can answer this question as well. I got a B.S. in liberal studies and business administration. I wanted to work for IBM as it was a big local firm but all resumes were ignored there and other jobs. I took a job at an ILC and worked as an advocate of kids receiving special-ed. It only required an Associate's degree but I took it. Fool move. It only paid $16,500K. That = about $7.50 ban hour. Nonetheless I stuck with it. Then I began having pain here and there ALL THE TIME. I went to different Drs for 4-5 yrs and finally found out I had Syringomyelia. I resigned from work (foolish move ... shoulda retired on disability). My endurance now sucks along with other secondary problems later and yr after yr. It SUCKS my degree isn't being used RIGHT NOW but I keep plenty busy! Go to work if you can! People whine about women on welfare yet so many quads get exactly that. Call it Medicaid, Public Assistance or whatever ... but it's welfare and I'll get slammed here for not being P.C.! If you know what you want to do ... reach for it! GO FOR IT! TIP: DO NOT put that you are disabled on your resume. I was green as key lime pie when I was doing mine/sending mine and made that mistake. List only your experience, degrees, etc. Lori ---Original Message--- From: Dillon Ewa Date: 03/16/06 12:58:14 To: Lori Michaelson; Quad Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Irrigants for Sludge and Sediment in FOLEY USERS Lori I want to change subjects and ask you another question. I have not been able to find employment not only because of our problem with sediment in my urine but mainly because of recurrent pressure sores. I want to ask you if you were employed and what you are doing. My repeated attempts to seek employment have been frustrated because of my skin and I wanted to learn what others are done explicit because your entry-level is high and similar to mine. I would appreciate any advice or information you could provide me Dillon C-4/5
[QUAD-L] fyi
As you may be aware, the Nassau-Suffolk TRAID Center is located at 250 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788. As part of our program, the N/S TRAID Center is distributing the Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin, which we feel you will benefit from. If you would like to be removed from the list, reply to this e-mail with the subject line "please remove." If you have any questions, you can call us at (631) 232-3203. Furthermore, you can find out more about the N/S TRAID Center at http://www.nstraid.com Sincerely, The Nassau-Suffolk TRAID Center staffhttp://www.nstraid.com March 2006 Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin The Northeast ADA IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible inforation technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This monthly technical bulletin is part of our new dissemination efforts and if you do not want to receive this document or would like others from your organization added to our list, please call 1-800-949-4232 or reply to this message. Thank you. LAST CALL! Leadership Academy: Ensuring Campus Web Site Accessibility March 14, 20069:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, New York Teams consisting of staff in IT, web development, publications, libraries and disability services from colleges throughout New York are invited to register for this full-day Leadership Academy covering many aspects of web accessibility. The program will address: Legal considerations Costs and benefits of accessible design Specific accessible design techniques Creating accessible distance learning content Evaluating your web pages for accessibility Developing a campus-wide web accessibility policy Plan to have a team from your college attend. Visit the Events page of the Northeast ADA IT Center for more information or to register for this event. Call 800-949-4232 if you have questions. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Target Corp. Sued for Inaccessible Web Site The February 8, 2006 issue of the San Francisco Chronicle reports: "A blind UC Berkeley student has filed a class-action lawsuit against Target Corp., saying he retailer is committing civil-rights violations because its Web site is inaccessible to those who cannot see. " Read the full article. (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/02/08/MNGO7H4VBP128.DTLfeed=rss.news) New York State already has experienced web accessibility complaints and in August, 2004 issued a statement noting that Priceline.com and Ramada.com were making accessibility enhancements to their website as part of a settlement agreement (http://www.oag.state.ny.us/press/2004/aug/aug19a_04.htm). As more people become aware of their rights for equal access to information and services, cases like this may become more common. Retrofitting a web site for accessibility can be muc more costly than incorporating accessibility into the initial design and, in the meantime, can leave businesses and educational institutions vulnerable to legal action. Congress Lifts Distance Education Course Limit The March 1, 2006 issue of the New York Times includes an article by Sam Dillon about the recent action by Congress to eliminate the 50% maximum on courses offered fully online versus on-campus. The article states that "Colleges will no longer be required to deliver at least half their courses on a campus instead of online to qualify for federal student aid." Read the full article at http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/01/national/01educ.html?_r=1oref=slogin. At this point we can only speculate on what this will mean for colleges and students, but it is reasonable to expect that online course delivery will grow given the financial advantages it offers to colleges and the flxibility that students gain. Considerations for accessibility of course content need to be kept in the forefront of discussions about developing and expanding online course offerings. It could become an overwhelming burden for colleges to try to make accommodations for students with disabilities taking courses at a distance. Universal design principles applied to course development could greatly improve accessibility and reduce the need for special accommodations. For more information about universal design and accessibility of online learning, visit the DO-IT Distance Learning web page, http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/accessdl.html and the National Center on Disability and Access to Education site: http://www.ncdae.org. NIMAS in IDEA, What You Need to Know Now Source: www.NCDAE.org p class="verdana"The National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) is an important new piece of the reauthorized IDEA. It will guide the ways in which textbooks and core instructional materials are delivered so they may be converted easily into
Re: [QUAD-L] Lifts
will Medicare pay for it? - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Lifts I just found this Guardian Voyager Portable Overhead Lifterhttp://www.sunrisemedical.com/look under products liftsThey are going to bring it over to demo it next week. It looks really good from the web video. At 09:11 AM 3/14/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What company sells overhead lifts? After all these years of lifting me, my Husband is getting older now and I need to install some sort of lift. What does everyon use? Freestanding or overhead lift?Carolyn D'Andrea2/3 Quad 43 year post Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED]Bothell, WA, USA http://makoa.org/jim disAbility Resources: http://www.makoa.orgTransverse Myelitis Association: http://www.myelitis.org/HowToHelp
Re: [QUAD-L] free standing lifts
Hoyer is the only one covered by Medicare - Original Message - From: Mark Richardson To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 12:44 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] free standing lifts Hoyer free standing lift is available from Express Medical Supply for $675.00 (free shipping most places). 800-633-2139 or www.exmed.net
Re: [QUAD-L] Having Kids-OMG did I not respond!?
Also if I have not mentioned it, post at www.carecure.org There's tons of info there - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Having Kids In a message dated 3/9/2006 2:57:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just wanna get off. Is that too much to ask for! nope! most of us do. i'm losing the memory.
[QUAD-L] write a letter please
Protect the DBTAC Center in your area! Mine is the Northeast. Your Support for Continued ADA Technical AssistanceThe Regional ADA Centers or DBTACs (National Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers) are up for re-competition with the national funder (the U.S. Department of Education National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research - NIDDRR). If you find the services provided by these Centers valuable, you must immediately communicate your interest to NIDRR. As currently being re-conceptualized, the new grants being proposed may mean significantly less free services to you and your compliance efforts. WE want to encourage NIDRR to continue to array of excellent services on disability nondiscrimination across employment, educational, public service, and other facets of American life. Please assist us in doing so. To make your interests known, YOU MUST RESPOND TO THIS PROPOSED PRIORITY BY MARCH 9, 2006Please act now to assure that these services will be continued; this is very important! You can call the toll free number at 800-949-4232 or email us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get further information. We also have sample letters available.RESPOND AND PASS ON THIS ALERT TO YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. Thank you, in advance, for your assistance/support! Northeast ADAIT Center201 ILR Extension BuildingCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 148531-800-949-4232 (TTY and voice)NY, NJ, PR, USVIwww.northeastada.org[EMAIL PROTECTED] MissLizPlease join the forum atwww.nstraid.com
[QUAD-L] FYI
Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin: March 2006 The Northeast ADA IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This monthly technical bulletin is part of our dissemination efforts and if you do not want to receive this document or would like others from your organization added to our list, please call 1-800-949-4232 or reply to this message. Thank youLAST CALL!Leadership Academy: Ensuring Campus Web Site AccessibilityMarch 14, 20069:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, New YorkTeams consisting of staff in IT, web development, publications, libraries and disability services from colleges throughout New York are invited to register for this full-day Leadership Academy covering many aspects of web accessibility. The program will address:· Legal considerations· Costs and benefits of accessible design· Barriers created by inaccessible web pages for people with disabilities· Specific accessible design techniques· Creating accessible distance learning content· Evaluating your web pages for accessibility· Developing a campus-wide web accessibility policyPlan to have a team from your college attend. Visit the Events page of the Northeast ADA IT Center for more information or to register for this event. Call 800-949-4232 if you have questions. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Wednesday, March 8, 2006Target Corp. Sued for Inaccessible Web SiteThe February 8, 2006 issue of the San Francisco Chronicle reports: A blind UC Berkeley student has filed a class-action lawsuit against Target Corp., saying the retailer is committing civil-rights violations because its Web site is inaccessible to those who cannot see. Read the full article. ( http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/02/08/MNGO7H4VBP128.DTLfeed=rss.news )New York State already has experienced web accessibility complaints and in August, 2004 issued a statement noting that Priceline.com and Ramada.com were making accessibility enhancements to their website as part of a settlement agreement ( http://www.oag.state.ny.us/press/2004/aug/aug19a_04.html). .As more people become aware of their rights for equal access to information and services, cases like this may become more common. Retrofitting a web site for accessibility can be much more costly than incorporating accessibility into the initial design and, in the meantime, can leave businesses and educational institutions vulnerable to legal action.Congress Lifts Distance Education Course LimitThe March 1, 2006 issue of the New York Times includes an article by Sam Dillon about the recent action by Congress to eliminate the 50% maximum on courses offered fully online versus on-campus. The article states that Colleges will no longer be required to deliver at least half their courses on a campus instead of online to qualify for federal student aid. Read the full article at http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/01/national/01educ.html?_r=1oref=slogin . At this point we can only speculate on what this will mean for colleges and students, but it is reasonable to expect that online course delivery will grow given the financial advantages it offers to colleges and the flexibility that students gain. Considerations for accessibility of course content need to be kept in the forefront of discussions about developing and expanding online course offerings. It could become an overwhelming burden for colleges to try to make accommodations for students with disabilities taking courses at a distance. Universal design principles applied to course development could greatly improve accessibility and reduce the need for special accommodations. For more information about universal design and accessibility of online learning, visit the DO-IT Distance Learning web page, http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/accessdl.html and the National Center on Disability and Access to Education site: http://www.ncdae.org/.NIMAS in IDEA, What You Need to Know NowSource: NCDAE.orgThe National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) is an important new piece of the reauthorized IDEA. It will guide the ways in which textbooks and core instructional materials are delivered so they may be converted easily into accessible formats for K12 students. Although the final federal regulations have yet to be released, directors of special education will need to know enough about NIMAS to understand how to fill out the federal forms for the coming year. Each state will be asked to provide assurances about NIMAS (e.g., checking the box) and to opt in or out of the national repository, the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC). NCDAE offered a webcast on this important new piece of IDEA on February 28. To listen to an archive of the webcast, visit the NCDAE site:
[QUAD-L] extra mail
Hi all, Sometimes I get 3-4 messages that are the same from a few people. Please check your To box. Thanks. MissLizPlease join the forum atwww.nstraid.com
Re: [QUAD-L] The start of pressure sore
Keep off it. Period. - Original Message - From: Danny Hearn To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 2:30 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] The start of pressure sore Hi, all- I have a question, I have never had pressure sores except for my intensive care stay at the hospital 8 1/2 years ago when I was 1st injured. My wife told me today I have a red spot near tailbone area..I know to do pressure reliefs more often to help but what else should I do ? should I have betadine applied to the area ? I know this subject has come up in past but I can't remember and do not know how to search archives. Thanks, Dan c-6 8 1/2 post car wreck
Re: [QUAD-L] lighters
Practice. Long match sticks for fireplaces. also I have used the newer lighters for barbeques. I need to use two hands so I light my candle near the sink. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 6:23 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] lighters In a message dated 2/25/2006 4:55:29 PM Central Standard Time, wheelchair writes: Harvey has asked me to ask the members a question. Here is it. You can reply directly to him at his address listed below. W In a message dated 2/25/2006 4:39:47 PM Central Standard Time, Mannishboy50 writes: Do you know of anyone who has figured out how to use a lighter, or anything I could use to light incense? Harvey
[QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking
The local news WCBS_TV did a story @ NJ legislature wanting to put a bill through to let pregnant women park in handicap spaces. I am trying to find out what idiot proposed this idea so I may write a letter. Has anyone heard of this?
Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking
Dear Mark, Handicap parking in my area CT,NY,and NJ is totally abused by fake permits, people just running in etc. I usually park across two spots and hope no one hits me as they are backing out as I traverse the parking lot. Some stores have "Expectant moms" spots. Great!! Pregnancy is NOT a disability requiring a handicap permit. - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; Miss Liz Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking I'm curious to why this is bugging you? Mark ---Original Message--- From: Miss Liz Date: 02/25/06 13:29:34 To: Quad-List Subject: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking The local news WCBS_TV did a story @ NJ legislature wanting to put a bill through to let pregnant women park in handicap spaces. I am trying to find out what idiot proposed this idea so I may write a letter. Has anyone heard of this?
Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking
Dear Mark, I was not clear in my post. The
legislature wants to pass a bill to allow all pregnant women to park in the
handicapped spaces. My point is a bill is being written for this. If
the mother requires the permit due to illness then have the dr. sign away at the
form.
There are many disabilities visible and invisible. If
you have a LEGAL permit, park away!.I just see this tentative law as
being ridiculous.
I would like to see the proposed legislationbill but my
search comes up with nothing.
- Original Message -
From:
QuadPirate
To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; Miss Liz
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 3:33
PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap
parking
That's cool butI would think it's the doctors recommendation
that should dictatewho is deserving of a disabled permit?
I mean maybe not all regular pregnancies deserve these permits but
I'm sure some are when you think about it they give one armed people
disabled permitsbut I've never seen any complaints about
that.
Mark
---Original
Message---
From: Miss Liz
Date: 02/25/06
13:51:36
To: QuadPirate; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]
NJ Handicap parking
Dear Mark,
Handicap parking in my area CT,NY,and NJ is totally
abused by fake permits, people just running in etc. I usually park
across two spots and hope no one hits me as they are backing out as I
traverse the parking lot.
Some stores have "Expectant moms" spots.
Great!! Pregnancy is NOT a disability requiring a handicap
permit.
- Original Message -
From:
QuadPirate
To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; Miss
Liz
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006
2:40 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap
parking
I'm curious to why this is bugging you?
Mark
---Original
Message---
From: Miss Liz
Date: 02/25/06
13:29:34
To: Quad-List
Subject:
[QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking
The local news WCBS_TV did a story @ NJ legislature wanting
to put a bill through to let pregnant women park in handicap
spaces. I am trying to find out what idiot proposed this
idea so I may write a letter. Has anyone heard of this?
Re: [QUAD-L] Dan_Re: BLADDER STONES
Do you irrigate. I don't recall the name but there's a solution by script that helps reduce stone formation. I had to be under to remove stones @ 15 years ago. My urologist is an angel so I had no worries. - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 6:07 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Dan_Re: BLADDER STONES Thanks, Dan. Yes ... CT Scan is a simple scan. Stones can grow slow or fast but I didn't know THEY GREW! In 2001-2002 an x-ray showed 3 little ones which I thought I passed but doc thinks those are the ones that grew. So that is 4 yrs. IF I believe him. Lori ---Original Message--- From: Danny Hearn Date: 02/23/06 15:57:20 To: Lori Michaelson; Quad Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] BLADDER STONES Lori-- Hope all goes well-- you will be in our prayers As you know I have had long time severe repeat bladder UTI"S also--- I have suspected that perhaps stones could be my problem also... how do they do a CT Scan is it simple ?? my Doctor has checked for stones twice by using IVP dye injection with an x-ray and found none but it has been 1/12 or 2 years ago... I have heard stones can develope fast but i'm not sure on that. Thanks for information, Dan c-6 8 plus years post. ( was Quietstream at AOL Now Go By DDH247sbcglobal.net )
Re: [QUAD-L] Travel: CR about a CRUISE
depending on newer ship you can get a roll-in shower. I had them take out the table and chairs for more roll around room. You are hardly in your room anyway. Ensure you have the accessible room BLOCKED not just reserved. I took my manual to get off the ship and my power for on the ship. I also took a shower in my manual (bring some WD-40 to spray on wheels after drying))Did my bp in bed with chux and babywipes and garbage bags. I have also asked for an extra mattress on top as the bed was quite low. Have fun!! These rooms are like parking spaces anymore. - Original Message - From: Billy To: Paul Jacobson ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Travel: CR about a CRUISE I'm C5. Been on 5, going again in July. Handicapped rooms r larger with roll in bathrooms. (not showers) 1.Make sure ship docks at destination, not tenders (Uses boats to ferry off ship) 2.If ur in a power chair, you may be carried off ship (if ramps aren't accessible). Even if they are, tide may dictate access. 3. Be prepared to be flexible and compromise. Most of the ships are accessible in mostareas (You're not climbing a rock wallanyway). 4. Bowel programs and bathing in bed, unless u have a portable commode chair. (I have an extra, never used if u need it). 5. Make land travel arrangements (vans ect.) now, via net. Have as much planning done will only help. Let go of the everyday stupid crap that can piss u off, and you'll enjoy yourself. Mostly, Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do! Billy - Original Message - From: Paul Jacobson To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 8:51 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Travel: CR about a CRUISE Hi, Anyone ever go on a cruise? Thinking about a Princess cruise to the Caribbean. Tell me your experiences.I'm a 42 yr old quad traveling w/girlfriend and attendant. Thanks! Paul
Re: [QUAD-L] Colonoscopy
Tell your dr. your concerns, they may put you in house to do your clean-out. - Original Message - From: Karen S. Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Dan' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Quad List' quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 10:02 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Colonoscopy We have done it two times and boy oh boy what fun we had!The first time was the worst. Dylan started going nearly immediately after starting to drink the golitely. We hadn't expected the quick response and thus chair and carpet were soiled. I had put him in depends thinking that would help but not the case.The only solution was to get in the shower chair and endure the event. I think all the stress gave him an upset stomach so both ends were producing. Sometime in the wee hours there we were in the bathroom and I said something about needing a cigarette. He responded with me too so we shared a cigarette and laughed. He smoked before his accident and since then I will have no part of helping him smoke but that night was an exception. It was one of those times when it got so bad there was no other thing to do but laugh. The second time went well. We were experienced and ready to spend the evening in the bathroom. Everything went much smoother maybe simply because we had our minds accepting of this is how it is going to be. I also think Dylan had eaten less the days before in anticipation of what was to come. My family has a profound history of colon cancer therefore I have a colonoscopy every other year. Dylan I think is on a five year schedule.He had one because of the family history and the second one was prior to his bladder augmentation surgery. One thing about it once you get the prep behind you the procedure is a piece of cake. We did not have any problems with dysreflexia. Karen Mother of Dylan C6/7 complete Paralyzed 01/20/02 Anticipate graduation from college in May -Original Message- From: Dan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 8:12 PM To: Quad List Subject: [QUAD-L] Colonoscopy My doctor wants me to have a Colonoscopy. Have any of you fellow quads had one? If so, how did you manage? I'm concerned about the 'cleaning out' part. I know walkies that had this procedure and they said they were up all night going in and out of the john. As a quad I can't do that. Any suggestions? Dan -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.6/257 - Release Date: 2/10/2006
[QUAD-L] FES
I was part of an initial study of FES. It was great to see my legs bike again and I retained muscle mass. c6complete. Study ended and so did my mass. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 8:12 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] stim master fes bike wasn't there a professor at write state that was a genius with f.e.s. Had his prize student walk up and accept her diploma. This was ages ago. He got some government grant to noplace and hasn't been heard of since. He married his prize student/quinea pig. I heard that caused some bad feelings. Awfully hypocritical to let petty personal peeves influence and stiflegenius, butsometimes I think it is the rule, not the exception.Considering the advances in microprocessors I am floored that all of us do not have small permanent plugs to a spider net-like suit that is wired to a tiny box implanted in our skulls and attaching just above the spinal damage. Rehabilitation was learning tomovein the same way that weteach a speech recognition software package Whatever happened to him? You would think I'd remember something like "his name". I'd think a f.e.s. hand connection would be awesome. I swear its notthe dope I take!Were any of you tested with f.e.s. in rehab? john
[QUAD-L] FES from chair
1-800-609-9166 www.restorative-therapies.com Liz www.nstraid.com - Original Message - From: Brien To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 12:44 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] stim master fes bike I am seriously considering FES therapy. Who has done it on a regular, therapeutic or goal - oriented basis and how have your results been, please. Thank you, Brien On Feb 8, 2006, at 2:52 PM, Eric Olson wrote: How much was the stimmaster?Derrick wrote: www.stimmaster.com http://www.e-tca.com/electrologic/index.html - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: Derrick Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] stim master fes bike What's the sites address? Derrick wrote: i have a fes stim master bike. IThe companys website is up but their contact info does not work. Does anyone know what happened to this company? thanks, Derrick
Re: [QUAD-L] Birthdays - I'm another year older
no u didn't - Original Message - From: Gloria Matthews To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Birthdays - I'm another year older I have unsubcrbed to this list.thank you Gloria Matthews - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Birthdays - I'm another year older Happy Birthday Smurffette! Love and best wishes always! john In a message dated 2/9/2006 10:10:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Happy belated B-day Smurfette- cheers!I will be lordy lordy lordy; never turning 40 39 and holding on the 20th. Timwww.geocities.com/onemofortom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey ya peeps, I wanted to share with you my birthday so hopefully, you will all have some form of a drink with me to help me celebrate?! It was my actual birthday yesterday (6th Feb) but I've been celebrating today. My first full day of being 22! It'll be awesome if you will join in with me, let's make it a huge party and celebrate all of our lives while we are there! So come on, who's up for it. (Please?!?!?! ) hehe! Love Smurf xxx
Re: [QUAD-L] Dragon dictate
Gabe should get an AT eval, what state are you in. Your computer may already have voice recognition software in it. - Original Message - From: Lana Baugh To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 2:05 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Dragon dictate What is the best system for dictating to a computer? Could you gave me some advice? Lana Gabes mom
Re: [QUAD-L] QUESTION
may I ask how you got it paid for. I would like one. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] QUESTION I use a Sure Hands electric hoist because I'm too big for one person to handle. Jim
[QUAD-L] Women's feedback
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Re: [QUAD-L] Waxing for women
I did for awhile at a salon. Only half a leg. Sometimes I'd get minor AD (a tiny bit of sweating). I shave now, quicker and less expensive. - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:22 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Waxing for women Hey gals do any of you wax? if so,at home or salon? Thanks... lq
Re: [QUAD-L] Question Help ASAP
www.carecure.org - Original Message - From: River Wolfe To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question Help ASAP I'm not sure what Extension is, but if you're talking about a muscle spasm/tone I really don't think it's something controllable. I would take the Dr's word over the caregiver's word. Blaming him is perhaps their way of getting out of providing everything he needs. Saying he's spoiled certainly does help get them off the hook, if you buy into their theory. just my 2sense, River On Jan 23, 2006, at 3:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone explain to me what happens when my son goes into TONE or Extension. It's something he can't help says his Dr since he is mute and a quad since his Brainstem stroke. Dr says he has 3 choices, laugh, cry or go into extension when he gets frustrated.She says that too many electrical impulses go to his brain at the same time and it causes it. However some of his caregivers says he is spoiled and throwing a temper tantrum. There was a site where I could get info about this sort of thing but I forgot the name of it. Help please.He is 41 and 4 yrs post stroke. Is there a medicine for this?
Re: [QUAD-L] QUESTION
Do you have a pic of the slideboard? - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: Mare Albano Cc: QUAD LIST Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 4:30 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] QUESTION I use a ceiling lift from Waverly Glen about half the time. The other half I transfer lying flat with a body length slide board. Eric Mare Albano wrote: Does anyone use a Hoyer [ hoist ]? What kind? Why? Thanks, Mare C4/5 28 yrs post
Re: [QUAD-L] question
Didn't you ask this already? LOL. Yes I do. 7 tabs mwf am, but I use the CVS or local senns brand, much cheaper - Original Message - From: Mare Albano To: QUAD LIST Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 5:08 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] question does anyone use Senokot? --Mare
