Department: Online Information and Networking
GOPHER NEWS
AFB
The American Foundation for the Blind has a new gopher, thanks to funding from the MCI Foundation. This gopher site was designed to provide a wide range of information services to people who are blind or visually impaired as well as to other concerned individuals. To reach the AFB site, gopher to:
gopher.afb.org 5005
DISCUSSION LISTS
KIOSK-L
KIOSK-L is a new listserv developed by the Trace Research and Development Center, and is concerned with access to information kiosks and other touch screen systems by people with disabilities.
To subscribe, send e-mail to:
listproc@trace.wisc.edu
leave the subject line blank, and in the body of the message say:
SUBSCRIBE KIOSK-L Yourfirstname Yourlastname
NIFL-ALLD
The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) in cooperation with the National Center for Literacy and Learning Disabilities have recently created a list to discuss various aspects of learning disabilities.
To subscribe, send e-mail to:
listproc@novel.nifl.gov
leave the subject line blank, and in the body of the message say:
SUBSCRIBE NIFL-ALLD Yourfirstname Yourlastname
TRAVABLE
The Travable list was formed to discuss all aspects of travel for people with disabilities. The intended purpose is to allow a format to share ideas on how to improve the travel experience for anyone with a disability.
To subscribe, send e-mail to:
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu
leave the subject line blank, and in the body of the message say:
SUBSCRIBE TRAVABLE Yourfirstname Yourlastname
From a BITNET node you may also send the following interactive message:
tell listserv at sjuvm sub travable Yourfirstname Yourlastname
EDUDEAF
EDUDEAF is a new list for teachers of students who are deaf or hearing impaired.
To subscribe, send mail to:
listserv@ukcc.uky.edu
leave the subject line blank, and in the body of the message say:
SUB EDUDEAF Yourfirstname Yourlastname
WORLD WIDE WEB
EASI
It is indeed very fitting that our first issue to focus on Web sites under the Online Information and Networking Department should mention that EASI itself has begun construction on a Web site. EASI now has both a home page for general activities as well as a home page dedicated to disseminating information about access to science, engineering and math information. The EASI
Web address is:
http://www.rit.edu/~easi
DO-IT
The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology) Program now has a Web page. Offerings include links to science education resources, ftp sites, and information about adaptive technology.
The Web address is:
http://weber.u.washington.edu/~doit
DISABILITY RESOURCES, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Disability Resources, Products and Services is a Web site devoted to the needs of people with disabilities. This site is sponsored by Evan Kemp Associates (EKA), a company that provides information, products and services to people with disabilities. This site includes a Disability Mall, informative newsletters, and links to other disability related sites.
The Web address is:
http://disability.com
DISABILITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
This new Web site has been designed as an information resource for researchers, coaches, athletes, teachers, physiotherapists and students in higher education. It includes an annotated bibliographic database on wheelchair sports and information on the International Paralympic Committee.
The Web address is:
http://info.lut.ac.uk/research/paad/home.html
APPLE COMPUTER
Apple Computer's Worldwide Disability Solutions Group now has a site on the Web. Resources include articles about physical disabilities, visual impairments, learning and speaking disabilities, and assistive technology.
The Web address is:
http://www.apple.com/disability/welcome.html