computer/disability-volunteer

Equality Technology - where abilities and computers unite

Help make history - Volunteer: urge others to participate in this very important letter writing campaign. It consists of emailing out messages about this very important history-making project. why persuade others to write? - the issue

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[Remember, anyone could become disabled and/or seriously injured in an instant. Protect yourself, your family, friends, and descendants] (It takes a few minutes of your time and costs nothing)

Help insure that people with disabilities get adapted computers: contact your congressperson online in a few simple steps. click here

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Why should I volunteer? (what's in it for me?)
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Participate

Contact congress

Write the President

THE ISSUE AT HAND:

State and/or federal legislation should be implemented which require health facilities to send in a social worker (or other qualified professional) to visit competent seriously injured/disabled, hospitalized in-patients or nursing home residents, with the intent of clarifying that:

1. assistive technology input/output devices replace standard keyboards, monitors, or mice so that people with quadriplegia, blindness, or other serious conditions can effectively operate a computer

2. aid in obtaining and setting up of these computers and devices will be provided; thus cutting through the red tape

3. a bed top is sufficient space for an adaptive assembly

4. an adapted computer with access to the Internet (which could include attending online university courses and/or becoming employable) can improve life considerably

5. organizations exist to help provide computers; adaptive devices; and training.

Why should I volunteer? (what's in it for me?)

This page is under construction - for now, email me and I'll add you to my "willing participants" list. also see participate

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