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From: Butch.Walker@f3.n157.z1.fidonet.org (Butch Walker)
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Subject: Re: who is this guy?
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Date: 23 Jul 90 20:28:51 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

>We're indeed fortunate in net 129 to have two boards with a primary
>focus on support for persons with disabilities.  But as you point
>out, there are many other places not so blessed.  One of the needs
>I see is information, some sort of database of Electronic Support
>groups.  This would include FidoNet of course, and other sources
>as well.  Apparently you have been into this.  Have you compiled
>any such information you could share with us?

       Don't I wish!  One of the things I would like to incorporate into 
each system that would ultimately tie into an ESG Network would be a  
Database (Online) of all kinds of related information.. Hospitals,  
Clinics, Rehab Centers, Support Groups, Agencies, Funding Organizations, 
Manufacturers, etc... etc..

       I'd also like to promote less fragmentation of support groups..   
It seems silly to me that the various BBS Networks all have different  
ABLED Conferences for example.  If the idea is to share and exchange  
information and support why do we keep fragmenting?

>
>Our echo moderators, Stu and Ann, are currently attempting to
>gather a list of boards carrying this SilentTalk echo.  We need
>to include that in a journal article on the subject that is being
>prepared for publication.  But since the echo went on backbone
>late last year it has really taken off, and even collecting a
>complete list of boards is proving difficult.  Any ideas?

       Keeping track is tough.  The best you can do is scan the seenbys  
of message that originate in various parts of the country and also post  
a who's here type message on occassion.  As I get the time or help I'm  
going to go to the NEC's of each net directly to see who is carrying  
what and also to appeal for systems in each net to carry the support  
group conferences.  Unfortunately there just aren't enough hours in the  
day right now. 
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