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From: Vixen@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen)
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Subject: Re: MAINSTREAMING
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Date: 4 Jun 91 02:16:25 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Hi Jack,

Yes, my new Ultratec with the large external display is much much
easier to use wearing hyperoptic lenses or near distance telescopes
than my Krown was since it only had that standard size display.

Also, I have'nt responded to Annie yet, but I would add that I have
seen absolutely no degradation in quality of operation in my switch
from the Krown to the Ultratec. It works every bit as well as my
Krown did. So, I am quite happy and as a blind TDD user it is a
much superior system (for me) than the Krown.

Don't worry, AB 1430 will get my support for sure.

Well, I am no expert on the subject but regarding your question of
where do parents of a deaf child turn for advice, I would offer
this as a straight off reply; I would think what is needed is a
more informed and "in touch" medical community. One that recognizes
the problem of deafness as it relates to the sociologies beyond
medicine and science.

I know that my ear surgeon and his office (staff) are much in touch
with and well respected by the area deaf and H.I. community (if you
will) and I think that is a vital connection. In such a situation,
parents with a deaf child might not only receieve medical
assistance but contact with other parents of deaf children.

Keepin' the faith!

.                         Vixen

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