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DO-IT Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet
This publication lists Internet resources of potential interest
to people who have disabilities or are interested in
disability-related issues. The creation and maintenance of this
publication is partially funded by a grant from the National
Science Foundation in support of project DO-IT (Disabilities,
Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) at the
University of Washington. Resources listed include listserv and
listproc discussion lists, electronic newsletters, newsgroup
discussion groups, www homepages, and gopher servers.
The most current copy of this resource list can be found on the
gopher server, hawking.u.washington.edu. With the dynamic nature
of the Internet, the list is always incomplete. Please send
comments, corrections, and new information to Dean Martineau,
at deamar@u.washington.edu.
1994 University of Washington. Permission is granted to
reproduce this publication for non-commercial purposes as long
as credit is given to the source.
GENERAL RESOURCES
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
L-HCAP, the Handicapped Digest, is a list for sharing
information about any aspect of life with a disabling condition.
To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@VM1.NODAK.EDU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe L-HCAP Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send an electronic mail L-HCAP@VM1.NODAK.EDU.
DSSHE-L is a list about disabled student services in higher
education. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to LISTSERV@UBVM.BITNET. In the body of the message type
"subscribe DSSHE-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to DSSHE@UBVM.BITNET.
DISRES-L concerns disability-related research. To subscribe,
send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@RYEVM.RYERSON.CA. In the body of the message type
"subscribe DISRES-L Firstname Lastname". To
DISRES-L@RRYEVM.RYERSON.CA.
Newsletters
The History and Analysis of Disability Newsletter appears 2-3
times a year. To receive a copy via electronic mail, send a
message to FCTY7310@RYERSON.BITNET.
ABILITY NETWORK NEWS contains the text of an ink-print cross-
disability newsletter. Issues can be found on the gopher server
at HAWKING.U.WASHINGTON.EDU, or on the originating server, NSTN.CA.
Usenet Newsgroups
MISC.HANDICAP contains information of interest to the disability
community; its contents are echoed to the mailing list l-hcap.
BIT.LISTSERV.DSSHE-L is a duplicate of the DSSHE-L mailing list.
ALT.EDUCATION.DISABLED includes information regarding the
education of people with disabilities.
Worldwide Web
The following WWW homepages have considerable disability-related
information:
HTTP://WWW.USFCA.EDU/USF/WESTFORD/WESTFORD.HTML;
HTTP://WWW.ESKIMO.COM/~JLUBIN;/; and
HTTP://HTTP.ESKIMO.COM/~DEMPT/.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains resources
of general interest to individuals with disabilities, many
through links to other well-supported gophers. It provides a
good entry point to the gopher world for those interested in
disability-related issues.
TECHNOLOGY
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) deals with
issues related to technology and the disabled. To join, send a
message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
In the body of the message type "subscribe EASI Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
EASI@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
AXSLIB-L focuses on issues surrounding access to libraries by
people with disabilities. To subscribe, send a message with a
blank subject line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body
of the message type "subscribe AXSLIB Firstname Lastname". To
post to the list, send a message to AXSLIB-L@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
ADAPT-L focuses on adaptive technology and libraries. To join,
send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@AMERICAN.EDU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe ADAPT-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to ADAPT-L@AMERICAN.EDU.
To join a discussion on standards for electronic texts, with a
view toward providing textual material in Braille, send a
message to Richard Jones at ICRRJ@ASUACAD.BITNET.
IBM-SRT is for sharing information about using IBM ScreenReader
software. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line
to LISTSERV@VM1.NODAK.EDU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe IBM-SRT Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to IBM-SRT@VM1.NODAK.EDU.
VAT enables vendors of adaptive technology to announce their
services and potential purchasers to find vendors with whom to
deal. To join, type a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@KRAMDEN.PHAEDRV.ON.CA. In the body of the message type
"subscribe VAT Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a
message to VAT@KRAMDEN.PHAEDRV.ON.CA.
Newsletters
Information, Technology and Disabilities is a quarterly
electronic journal devoted to computer use by people with
disabilities. To join the list which sends out complete issues,
send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message type "SUB
ITD-JNL Firstname Lastname". To receive each issue's table of
contents and abstracts only, send a message to the same address
with the message "SUB TOC-ITD Firstname Lastname".
Usenet Newsgroups
BIT.LISTSERV.EASI duplicates the EASI LISTSERV discussion list.
BIT.LISTSERV.AXSLIB-L duplicates the AXSLIB-L LISTSERV list.
BIT.LISTSERV.L-HCAP duplicates the L-HCAP LISTSERV discussion
list.
Gophers
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains a wide
selection of resources related to technology and disability,
many through links to other gophers. Resources (with alternate
methods of access are in parentheses) include: publications of
Project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and
Technology); lists of adaptive devices and vendors
(GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU); current and back issues of the
Information, Technology and Disabilities newsletter
(GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU); archives of the EASI, AXSLIB-L and
many other pertinent mailing lists, whose messages can either be
searched or downloaded (GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU); and an
extensive library of programs and files for different disability
groups (GOPHER://HANDICAP.SHEL.ISC.-BR.COM).
LEGAL RIGHTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
ADA-LAW is for discussing the Americans with Disabilities Act,
other disability-related laws in the U.S., and similar laws in
other countries. To join, send a message with a blank subject
line to LISTSERV@VN1.NODAK.EDU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe ADA-LAW Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to ADA-LAW@VN1.NODAK.EDU.
Usenet
BIT.LISTSERV.ADA-LAW duplicates the ADA-LAW discussion list.
Gopher
The full text of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Act's
implementing regulations, technical assistance manuals for
applying the Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and other legal texts
and commentaries are available from the gopher server at
hawking.u.washington.edu (via GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU or
GOPHER://HANDICAP.SHEL.ISC).
Individuals with Disabilities in Specific Career Fields
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
DOITSEM (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and
Technology in Science, Engineering and Mathematics) is for those
interested in increasing the representation of individuals with
disabilities in these academic and career fields. To join, send
a message with no subject line to LISTPROC@U.WASHINGTON.EDU. In
the body of the message type "subscribe DOITSEM Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send and electronic mail
message to doitsem@u.washington.edu.
Newsletters
DO-IT NEWS is a newsletter distributed periodically by the staff
of the NSF-funded project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities,
Internetworking, and Technology) at the University of
Washington. To subscribe, send a request to
doit@u.washington.edu.
Gophers
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu is supported by the
NSF-funded project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities,
Internetworking, and Technology) at the University of
Washington. It is a collection of information and links to
other Internet services related to disability; Internet use by
individuals with disabilities; adaptive technology; and
increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities in
science, engineering, and mathematics academic programs and
careers.
HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
DEAF-L is a discussion list for the deaf community and those
associated with it. To join, send a message with a blank
subject line to LISTSERV@SIUCVMB.BITNET.
In the body of the message type "subscribe DEAF-L Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to DEAF-L@SIUCVMB.BITNET.
SLLING-L is a sign language linguistics list. To subscribe, send
a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@YALEVM.CIS.YALE.EDU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe SLLING-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to SLLING-L@YALEVM.CIS.YALE.EDU.
GESTURE-L is designed for those interested in gestures, gesture
systems and alternate sign languages. To subscribe, send a
message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@COOMBS.ANU.EDU.AU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe GESTURE-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to GESTURE-L@COOMBS.ANU.EDU.AU.
TFA is an international news service for people who are deaf,
hard of hearing, or affiliated with the deaf community. To
subscribe or submit news, send a message to
RBWEINSTOCK@GALLUA.HALLAUDET.EDU.
DEAFBLND is a list concerning deaf-blindness. To subscribe, send
a message to Bob Moore at STR002@UKCC.BITNET.
Newsletter
DEAF MAGAZINE is a weekly magazine distributed by electronic
mail. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
DEAF-REQUEST@CLARK.NET.
In the body of the message type "subscribe DEAF Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
DEAF@CLARK.NET.
Usenet Newsgroups
BIT.LISTSERV.DEAF-L is a redistribution of the distribution list
DEAF-L.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains a section
devoted to the deaf and hard of hearing which includes links to
other gophers. Among the materials included are (with
alternative pointers to the information given in parenthesis):
information on the legal rights of the deaf
(GOPHER://BURROW.CL.MSU.EDU), archives and general information
about the DEAF-L mailing list (GOPHER://BURROW.CL.MSU.EDU),
career information (GOPHER://BURROW.CL.MSU.EDU), guidance for
families and friends of the deaf including misconceptions,
education and parenting (GOPHER://BURROW.CL.MSU.EDU),
legislative updates (GOPHER://BURROW.CL.MSU.EDU), deafness-related
programs and files, including ASL tutorials
(GOPHER://HANDICAP.SHEL.IS-BR.COM).
VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
BLIND-L focuses on computer use by and for the Blind. To
subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@UAFSYSB.UARK.EDU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe BLIND-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to BLIND-L@UAFSYSB.UARK.EDU.
RPLIST ks for discussing retinitis pigmentosa in particular and
low vision in general. to subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the
message write "subscribe RPLIST Firstname Lastname. to post to
the list, send a message to RPLIST@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
DEAFBLND is a list concerning deaf-blindness. To subscribe, send
a message to Bob Moore at STR002@UKCC.BITNET.
NABS-L, sponsored by the National Alliance of Blind Students, is
open to all who wish to discuss the concerns of blind students.
To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@UCBSVM.BITNET. In the body of the message type
"subscribe NABS-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to NABS-L@UCBSVM.BITNET.
Newsletter
The BLIND NEWS DIGEST is an electronic newsletter, appearing
periodically, which contains questions, responses and
information. To subscribe or submit information, send a message
to WTM@BUNKER.SHEL.ISC.BR.COM.
Usenet Newsgroups
BIT.LISTSERV.BLINDNWS duplicates the BLIND NEWS DIGEST.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains a section
devoted to blindness-related resources. Among the holdings
(with alternate sources for the information given in
parentheses) are the following: archives for the BLIND-L
mailing list, which can either be searched or captured
(GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU); information about incorporating
people with sensory disabilities into science, math and
engineering; the ability to search the Recording for the blind
catalog (TELNET//R2D2.JVNC.NET 4445); and the ability to search
the catalog of the Library of Congress (TELNET//LOCIS.LOC.GOV).
MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
BACKS-L concerns research on lower back pain and resulting
disabilities. To subscribe, send a message to Elizabeth H. Dow
at MOBILITY is a list where physical, social and emotional concerns
of the mobility impaired are open for discussion. To join, send
a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe MOBILITY Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to MOBILITY@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
C-PALSY focuses on cerebral palsy. To subscribe, send a message
with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@STJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In
the body of the message type "subscribe C-PALSY Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list write to
C-PALSY@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
LIVING is a list, for women only, for discussion of physical
disability, whether temporary or permanent. To join, send a
message with a blank subject line to
MAJORDOMO@QICLAB.SCN.RAIN.COM. In the body of the message type
"subscribe LIVING Firstname Lastname EMAIL-ADDRESS".
MS-LIST allows the interchange of information about multiple
sclerosis. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to LISTSERV@TECHNION.BITNET. In the body of the message
type "subscribe MSLIST-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the
list, send a message to MSLIST-L@TECHNION.BITNET.
MD-LIST allows the interchange of information about muscular
dystrophy and related neuro-muscular diseases. To subscribe,
send the message "subscribe" to MD-LIST-REQUEST@DATA.BASIX.COM.
PARKINSN is the Parkinson's disease information exchange network.
To subscribe, send a message to
PARKINSN-REQUEST@VM.UTCC.UTORONTO.CA.
SOREHAND is a forum for discussing carpal tunnel syndrome and
tendonitis. To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@UCSFVM.UCSF.EDU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe SOREHAND Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to SOREHAND@UCSFVM.UCSF.EDU.
Newsletters
BOSTON-RSI covers repetitive strain injury. To receive it via
electronic mail, send a message to BOSTON-RSI-REQUEST@WORLD.STD.COM.
RSINET is a bimonthly newsletter for people concerned about
carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury and the like.
To obtain it, FTP TO SUNSITE.UNC.EDU and look in the directory
/PUB/DOCS/TYPINT-INJURY/RSI-NETWORK.
Usenet Newsgroups
ALT.SUPPORT.ARTHRITIS is a group for those interested in
arthritis. ALT.SUPPORT.MULT-SCLEROSIS duplicates the MS-LIST
list.
Gophers
Current and back issues of the newsletters listed above can be
accessed via the gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu, as
can all interchanges of the PARKINSN mailing list. Discussions
in the ALT.SUPPORT.ARTHRITIS and ALT.SUPPORT.MULT-SCLEROSIS can
also be read there.
LEARNING DISABILITIES, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
ADD-PARENTS is for parents of children with Attention Deficit
Disorder. To subscribe, send a request to
ADD-PARENTS-REQUEST@MV.MV.COM. To post to the list, send a
message to ADD-PARENTS@MV.MV.COM.
LD-LIST is the learning disability information exchange list. To
join, send a request to LD-LIST-OWNER@EAST.PIMA.EDU.
Usenet Newsgroups
ALT.SUPPORT.ATTN-DEFICIT is for discussion of attention deficit
disorder.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains many
resources of potential interest to these populations, including
(with alternate sources for the information noted in
parentheses): a collection of files concerning attention deficit
disorder (TELNET://NETCOM3.NETCOM.COM /PUB/LDS/ADD), a dyslexia
database (GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU), the ability to search the
Recording for the Blind catalog (TELNET://R2D2.JVNC.NET 4445),
the ability to search the catalog of the Library of Congress,
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
(TELNET//LOCIS.LOC.GOV).
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, BRAIN TUMORS, STROKES
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
BRAINTMR allows those concerned with brain tumors to share
information. To join, send a message to the owner, Samantha
Scolamiero, at SAMAJANE@ATHENA.MIT.EDU.
TBI-SPRT is a support group for those dealing with traumatic
brain injury or other neurological impairments. To subscribe,
send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@MORIA.NFBCAL.ORG. In the body of the message type
"subscribe TBI-SPRT Firstname Lastname". To post to the list
write to TBI-SPRT@MORIA.NFBCAL.ORG.
STROKE-L exists to discuss aspects of strokes and cerebro
vascular accidents. To join, send a message with a blank
subject line to LISTSERV@UKCC.UKY.EDU. In the body of the
message "subscribe STROKE-L Firstname Lastname". To post to the
list, send a message to STROKE-L@UKCC.UKY.EDU.
Usenet Newsgroups
BIT.LISTSERV.TBI-SPRT duplicates the TBI-SPRT discussion list..
Gophers
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains resources
and links to other gophers of potential interest to these
populations.
HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
CYSTIC-L is a support mechanism for people with cystic fibrosis.
To join send a message to Antony Dugdale at ANTDUGL@MINERVA.CIS.YALE.EDU.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS is a private mailing list for those
concerned about cystic fibrosis. For information, send a message
to Michael Jorda at JORDA@FRSUN12.BITNET.
DIABETIC is a discussion for sharing concerns and experiences.
To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@PCCVM.BITNET. In the body of the message type
"subscribe DIABETIC Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to DIABETIC@PCCVM.BITNET.
Newsletters
LYMENET-L appears about twice a month and focuses on research,
treatment and political news about Lyme disease. To receive it,
send a message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@LEHIGH.EDU.
In the body of the message type "subscribe LYMENET-L Firstname
Lastname." To post to the list send a message to
LYMENENT-L@LEHIGH.EDU.
Gophers
Materials and other gophers of interest to this population can be
accessed via the gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu.
OTHER IMPAIRMENTS
WALKERS-IN-DARKNESS is a list for people with bipolar disorder
and their friends and supporters. To subscribe, send a message
to DMH@WORLD.STD.COM.
CFS-L is a designed to meet the needs of those with chronic
fatigue syndrome. To join, send a message with a blank subject
line to LISTSERV@LIST.NIH.GOV. In the body of the message, type
"subscribe CFS-L Firstname Lastname". to post to the list, send
a message to CFS-L@LIST.NIH.GOV.
CFS-MED is the chronic fatigue syndrome medical list. To join,
send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@LIST.NIH.GOV. In the body of the message type
"subscribe CFS-MED Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to CFS-MED@LIST.NIH.GOV.
CDMAJOR is a communication disorders discussion list. To join,
send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@KENTVM.BITNET. In the body of the message type
"subscribe CDMAJOR Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to CDMAJOR@KENTVM.BITNET.
AUTISM is the autism and developmental disabilities list. To
join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe AUTISM Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to AUTISM@SJKUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. MRDEAF is for the
discussion of the dual condition of deafness and mental
retardation. To join, send a message with a blank subject line
to MAJORDOMO@BGA.COM. In the body of the message type
"subscribe MRDEAF Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to MRDEAR@BGA.COM.
DOWNSYN is for the discussion of Downs Syndrome. To join, send a
message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@VM1.NODAK.EDU. In
the body of the message type "subscribe DOWN-SYN Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
DOWN-SYN@VN1.NODAK.EDU.
PANIC is a list for people with agoraphobia and other panic
disorders. To subscribe, send a message to
PANIC-REQUEST@GNU.AI.MIT.EDU.
MY-FACE is a mailing list for people with facial disfigurements.
To join the list, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message write
"subscribe MY-FACE Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to MY-FACE@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
Newsletters
CATHARSIS is a monthly newsletter which focuses on the intellect,
personal health and creativity of those in the CFS/CFIDS/M.E.
community. To receive copies via by electronic mail, send a
message with a blank subject line to LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
In the body of the message type "subscribe CATHARSIS Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
CATHARSIS@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
CFS-NEWS provides medical news about CFS/CFIDS/M.E and appears at
least once a month. To subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to LISTSERV@LIST.NIH.GOV. In the body of the
message type "subscribe CFS-NEWS@LIST.NIH.GOV.
CFS-WIRE is a vehicle for the exchange of news by CFS support
groups. To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU. In the body of the message type
"subscribe CFS-WIRE Firstname Lastname". To post to the list
send a message to CFS-WIRE@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU.
Usenet Newsgroups
BIT.LISTSERV.AUTISM duplicates the AUTISM discussion list.
ALT.MED.CFS duplicates the CFS-L discussion list.
BIT.LISTSERV.CFS.NEWSLETTER carries the newsletter available from
CFS-NEWS@LIST.NIH.GOV.
BIT.LISTSERV.DOWN-SYN duplicates the DOWN-SYN discussion list.
ALT.SUPPORT.DEPRESSION focuses its discussions on depression.
Gophers
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains resources
and links to other gophers of potential interest to these
populations.
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