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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) College of Engineering/Computing & Communications University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 685-DOIT (voice/TDD) 685-4054 (FAX) doit@u.washington.edu Director: Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph. D. 8/94