Hey, we need some help in Taos, New Mexico... nowhere in town is there a place where we can go to watch films!


Translux sold the storyteller movie theater... Everyone please email the new people and tell them that they need to install rear-window captioning for the Deaf!!!! Or, ask them to include digital projectors that sync up with caption boxes... like the Century 14 Downtown theater in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

http://storyteller7.com/contact.html

Email Brian Mitchell, @ mitfarms@elkhart.com
or call their Office: (575)-758-9707

(Being non-compliant with ADA laws, uncool!)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a notice that it is considering changes to its regulations to require movie theater owners and operators to show captioned movies. DOJ is inviting written comments from members of the public.

If movie captions are important to you, tell the DOJ!



DOJ is seeking comments in response to 26 questions. The entire document with all the questions can be accessed at http://www.regulations.gov/. You can reply to some or all of the questions. We suggest at a minimum, that you respond to DOJ Question #1:



1. DOJ is proposing that the percentage of movie screens offering closed captioning be set at 10 percent after one year and increased 10 percent a year until 50 percent is reached. Does this approach provide a proper balance between providing accessibility to consumers, on one hand, and giving owners and operators time to acquire the necessary equipment, on the other hand?



Send your comments to the DOJ today!



Comments sent by U.S. mail must be postmarked and electronic comments must be transmitted on or before January 24, 2011.



* State the question(s) you are responding to. You can focus all your comments on question #1 or add more.
* State why you are interested in responding. For example, that you have a hearing loss and cannot attend movies without effective closed captioning.
* State what you want to see: 100% captions, 5 years or less, no later than January 2016.
* State how lack of captions has impacted you. State why you think 100% captioning is needed.
* Thank the DOJ
* Sign your name.



http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html?documentDetail%3FR=0900006480b20af0

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"Game Over!" is the world's first (and hopefully only) universally inaccessible game. This practically means that it is a game that can be played by no one.

This is one of the best demonstrations I've ever seen of why accessibility is a good thing... basically putting the player in the position of someone with a different disability at each level. One level, for instance, asks you to shoot down only the blue ships... except that it's rendered in grayscale. Another level remaps the controls to difficult combinations such as Shift+L+LeftArrow. Still another asks you to listen for audio cues that aren't actually audible. And so on, and so forth.

I think this is a wonderful way of demonstrating accessibility issues to people who might not otherwise 'get it'.

Hey, ya'll. I'm currently working with a student with autism and, after watching her on the safety bar of our classroom trampoline, have gotten the idea in my head that she could really benefit from an adaptive ballet class. See, we joke about her having rubberbands for bones for two reasons: one is her extreme flexibility and the other is her inability or unwillingness to stand straight (she loves to lean or twist herself or do almost anything but). Assuming it's an inability, the teacher in the classroom supposes she just might not have that centerline concept down. Assuming it's an unwillingness, she might not realize the benefits or the fun of standing up straight.

Of course, it's up to her whether or not she wants to change all that (oh, she's 7 by the way), but either way, I thought that adaptive ballet would be a good thing to try, see if she's interested.

Unfortunately, everything google is showing me is on the East Coast (Maine, Pennsylvania, New York, Boston) and we live out here on the Left Coast. San Jose, California, to be exact. Does anyone know of any resources out here that I might be able to take advantage of?

Hello all,

I’m a student at Napier University writing an MSc dissertation on teaching methods for dyslexics in the world of IT. I’m really interested in how people have found higher education compared to secondary school, and in particular dyslexics who are learning to program, especially in object-oriented languages. How well has it been taught to you? Is there enough support for you eg: extra time in exams, more accessible textbooks etc? Do you have any suggestions on how teaching might be improved in this area? Maybe a change in focus is needed?

I’d be really grateful if you would fill in my poll here; LJ comments are also welcome, and anonymous commenting is on. All results will remain anonymous whether you participate under an LJ name or not. I’d also appreciate any detailed experiences if you have time: please email them to me at ljs56 at cam dot ac dot uk.

Thank you so much!

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So I have sent a letter of concern to the ER nursing director, the hospital's "Quality Services", the Ombudsman, and the Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont since New Hampshire doesnt have its own office, and Vermont is probably the closest. I'm feeling uneasy because that may be going overboard, but I stated in the letter that I wanted to file a complaint with the weight of seriousness the matter requires, so that they review and change their practices. I'm also uneasy because I claimed it was "unconscionable" for them to have yelled: "Anastasia you're too heavy! You're going to hurt somebody!" when they lifted me up during my seizure and demanded that I walk to the gurney but I couldnt move my legs...so they had to carry me. (They shouldnt have lifted me during a seizure in the first place, in the air, not to a lying position). True as it may be, it might constitute as libel. The terms of my complaint were basically that I wanted these practices reviewed and for them to seek out training on the proper treatment for those with epilepsy.

This is an important issue. Though my own case had mild consequences, there have been deaths and lawsuits regarding the lack of knowledge and misguided practices of "first responders" in the treatment of someone who is having a seizure. This simply has to be reversed.

http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/

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Image Description: Banner with text that reads "A story for change. What is your story?" With the image of the disabled parking logo in yellow on black pavement with the word "Change" writen underneath. Beside the symbol is an open book with the text over it that reads "A community project for positive medical care."

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For more information, visit our community page.

Andrea

Hello everyone. My name is Andrea. I am a mother to a Deaf child, sister to someone who has Cerebral Palsy and is a FIERCE disability right activist, and I myself have ADHD. Because of my own disability and those of the ones I am closely connected to, I have experienced and witnessed how prejudice, ignorance, and well-intentioned but ill-informed medical care providers impact our wellness and equal access to healthcare.

I am a Student at Antioch University Seattle in a BA completion program with a class assignment that I would love for you to be a part of. My class is centered around how individuals can use their personal stories to create social change.

For my project, I would like to gather stories of experiences of medical care from people in the disabilities community. I plan on creating a booklet or zine of related art, photography, and primarily your stories to then pass on to the University of Washington's department of disability studies. It is my hope that by offering your experiences, future medical care providers will have a better understanding of their impact when working with future patients.

This is a class project. No profit will be made off of any contributions, in fact, I am spending a substantial amount of money to print and create this book as a donation to the UW disability studies department. I would be incredibly thankful for any donated stories, poems, or art related to healthcare and disability

Because of the often sensitive nature of these stories, anonymous contributions would be more than welcome. Please also let me know if you have any additional ideas about this project. Ideally, I would love this to be a community action that includes as many voices as possible. Also, feel free to sped this post widely to anyone else who may be interested.

Thank you for your interest and consideration.

Andrea

zandrea@gmail.com

The reply of aleja was the only more-or-less sane and reasonable one. I see I have chosen the wrong place indeed. Though I see no way a people with some disabiles could help in MY situation I’ll try it out.
At least it was something. Other posts reminded me the Orwell’s «Cattle farm». I mean this «All animals are equal, but some of them are more equal». That is right especially for that post of the sheerluc reproaching me in extra self-pity. If any of you were visiting my site, it would see I have any reasons for that. But those people, (something like WASP - White, Anlo-saxon, Protestant - I hope you know that abbreviation) fail saying anything else but loud rubbish...
As for Israel emigration, I wonder if any of you would love to go to war (Israel).

I see no reaction to my post. Of course, you all are so noble, so creayive, speaking on the disabled probles so much and so loud... But when one disabled from Russia is trying to get this EQUAL ACCESS. you shut up. Sure it's not for those savages, no wonder...

Sorry, But I can’t help wondering what EQUAL ACCESS you are speaking about. I have no EQUAL ACCESS even to the bathroom and the toilet room - oh, sweet, sweet dreams. Actually I have no free access even to the door of my 16 sq.m. room. So any discussions of the handicaps equal access to some interesting places I can regard as the empty chatting and dreaming. My life had stopped 6 years ago

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So indeed which equal access you are talking about? I have none

it’s just a failure of a game,
or a separation.
My life remains a channel,
it’s so dark
the light has stayed far behind,
and i’m uncertain
it’ll be ahead.
So i’m condemned to live!
And there’s no choice,
i have to go on.

What is the sense of death
And why are people so scared of it?
It’s not more than just the end -
and could any staff more desirable be?

I long sometimes for free access to the cemetery.
To feel it better you may visit site that address is presented is in my profile

I thought it might be a good idea to compile a database of scholarships for the disabled, focusing on college students but not exclusively so. If you would like to be apart of this, either to supply information or to receive the final file, look up this post title on 👁 Image
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Vocational Rehabilitation is the service intended to help you with just that. Here is where you can find your local office

If you have a problem with Vocational Rehabilitation Services, you can contact CAP or Client Assistance Program. Find out about what CAP is here . Im working on a state-by-state spreadsheet of CAP agencies, since those sites dont seem to provide such. If anyone can find one that does, please contact me.

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Evictions off campus due to suicide attempts OR admission to a hospital for depression

I was outraged when I did. The last thing a depressed student needs is to be immediately tossed onto the streets. Yes I understand that these colleges/universities may not have the resources nor the necessitity to build mental institutions on campus, but certainly they should be required to treat their fellow human beings with some measure of dignity, if not even a trace of compassion. I do not accept the premise that they are seeking whats in the students' best interests. I wonder if in fact they are serving their own, in seeking shelter for their insurance policies away from legal storms. The problem for them is that within the ADA the legal standard for individuals with disabilities is the most integrated policies possible, in concurrence with the standards specified by the individual's treatment providers. There are certain factors that need to be considered here, such as whether or not the students could be defined under the law as persons with disabilities, etc. Even if these institutions of learning are safe due to these specific circumstances, it seems they are building their campus policies on quicksand rather than modern legal ethics.

Hello. I have a question for anyone who is able to answer it. Ok, here's the situation:

We live in Arizona.My fiance has two boys, 5 years old and 18 months from his previous marriage. They both have hemophilia(genetic bood disorder that causes their blood not to clot properly).

Hemophilia is not an "expensive" disorder. They do not require special medical equipment, doctor's appointments or frequent/extended hospital stays. The homes that they live in do not require expensive modifications in order to be safe for them. Their medication is covered by insurance(which is provided by their father through his employer). The disorder does not affect them in their everyday lives. The 5 year old is able to attend public school full time and has no limitations. He is in regular classes with others his age. The 18 month old will be able to attend public school when he turns 5.

Despite all of this, my fiance and his ex went to court earlier this month to decide who would be granted custody of the children(she was) and the judge that presided over their case deemed both boys "special needs kids". According to my fiance's attorney and his brother(who has a background in law) this means that in addition to the child support that he has to pay, she can receive anywhere from $800-$1000 from the state each month for each child. This seems rediculous to me.

My question is, how easy(or difficult) will it be for their mother to obtain this government aid when her children do not rack up any more expenses than a child without hemophilia would? When you apply for such aid, do they require you to provide receipts and bills to prove that you really do need the money or will they give her the minimum amount simply based on the fact that her children have been deemed "special needs"?

Hello. I have a question for anyone who is able to answer it. Ok, here's the situation:

We live in Arizona.My fiance has two boys, 5 years old and 18 months from his previous marriage. They both have hemophilia(genetic bood disorder that causes their blood not to clot properly).

Hemophilia is not an "expensive" disorder. They do not require special medical equipment, doctor's appointments or frequent/extended hospital stays. The homes that they live in do not require expensive modifications in order to be safe for them. Their medication is covered by insurance(which is provided by their father through his employer). The disorder does not affect them in their everyday lives. The 5 year old is able to attend public school full time and has no limitations. He is in regular classes with others his age. The 18 month old will be able to attend public school when he turns 5.

Despite all of this, my fiance and his ex went to court earlier this month to decide who would be granted custody of the children(she was) and the judge that presided over their case deemed both boys "special needs kids". According to my fiance's attorney and his brother(who has a background in law) this means that in addition to the child support that he has to pay, she can receive anywhere from $800-$1000 from the state each month for each child. This seems rediculous to me.

My question is, how easy(or difficult) will it be for their mother to obtain this government aid when her children do not rack up any more expenses than a child without hemophilia would?

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WRAP Program in Nashua, NH

This round of the 6 week program has already started, and they recommend that you don't start in the middle. The next round is slated for late November of this year, so sign up now!

For more information and to get on the waiting list, email:

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