Newsgroups and Listservs for the Blind
"What are newsgroups and listservs?" you ask. A newsgroup is a computer center where you can send e-mail messages on a certain topic, and then anyone interested in that topic can look at all the messages and reply to them. A listserv is a "list server"; you have to join and then if you send a message to the central place a copy goes out to all the members on the list.
Newsgroups
Listservs
BLIST
internet: http://www.hicom.net/~oedipus/blist.html#toc
This is the most comprehensive listing of listservs that I've ever seen. Instead of stealing his list, I'll just refer you there.
Blind Kids' Software
purpose: to discuss and promote the availability of software that blind children can use, including games
subscribe: send an email to: BlindKid-Software-subscribe@egroups.com
unsubscribe: send an email to: BlindKid-Software-unsubscribe@egroups.com
contact the owner: Roger@mindseye2.com
Blindhomeschoolers
purpose: "A small but active group, mostly parents with a few VI teachers and aides. All participants are interested in homeschooling, some full time and others as supplemental education."
subscribe: http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/blindhomeschoolers
unscribe:
contact: dday@az.com
Deafblind Spirit
purpose: to provide a place for deafblind Christians to have fellowship
subscribe:
post a message: send it to dbspirit@eGroups.com
unsubscribe: send a blank e-mail message to: dbspirit-unsubscribe@eGroups.com
contact owner: lesliepeterson@juno.com
GMA Games
purpose: for players of computer games by GMA Games to swap hints and learn about updates
subscribe: send an empty message to GMAGamesTalk-subscribe@topica.com
Finding Wheels
purpose:
"Finding_wheels is a discussion venue for people to talk about transportation issues for children and young adults with vision impairments and strategies to assist young people in exploring their transportation options."
subscribe:
Send a message to listserv@listserv.arizona.edu
In the message write: subscribe finding_wheels <your e-mail address> First_Name Last_Namecontact owner: rosenblu@u.arizona.edu
Orientation and Mobility
purpose: Orientation and Mobility issues
subscribe:
Send e-mail to LISTSERV@MSU.EDU with this message in the body: SUBSCRIBE OANDM firstname lastname
unsubscribe:
Send e-mail to listserv@list.msu.edu containing this command in the body of the message: SIGNOFF OANDM
contact the owner: oandm-request@msu.edu
Sib 2 Sib Christian Connection
Purpose: Support for Adult Christians who have siblings with special needs
Post message: Send e-mail to: Sib2SibChristianConnection@yahoogroups.com
Subscribe: Send e-mail to: Sib2SibChristianConnection-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Unsubscribe: Send e-mail to: Sib2SibChristianConnection-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
Contact the list owner: Sib2SibChristianConnection-owner@yahoogroups.com
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