Internet mailing lists - Several public discussion groups
(forums) are widely available where you can seek support on
deaf-blindness related issues, share your opinions and/or
suggestions, and gain friendship with the subscribers in the
particular lists. To locate the list(s) of your interest, you
may want to do any of the following possibilities:
- Use any on-line search engine(s), such as Google or Yahoo.
For an optimal search, some keywords that are related to
deaf-blindness with a plus sign (+) and 'mailing lists' are
suggested. For example, to find the discussion lists on Ushers
Syndrome, you type these keywords, 'ushers syndrome' + 'mailing
lists' in the text box and then hit a Search button to get the
result.
- Browse the following websites that has the current listing of
different forums. You can sign up right there, as well.
Canadian National Society of the Deaf-Blind - A Canadian organization that is dedicated to helping deaf-blind people all across Canada. Their Mission Statement is as follows:
- To advocate for new and improved services for persons who are Deaf-Blind.
- To promote public awareness of issues affecting persons who are Deaf-Blind.
- To gather and distribute information that will assist persons who are Deaf-Blind to become full participants in society.
They publish this information in a newsletter 4 times a year. To subscribe to the newsletter it costs
$15.00 for Full (Deaf-Blind) and Associate (Supporting) Members. Youth
Full and Associate memberships are $10.00 and Corporate memberships are $30.00. Simply mail the money to:
Canadian National Society of the Deaf-Blind
405 - 422 Willowdale Avenue
Willowdale, ON M2N 5B1
For more information, visit their website at: www.cnsdb.ca
Email: cnsdb@canada.com
There is one other support group that I would like to mention. It's called the American Association of the Deaf-Blind. They have a newsletter printed 4 times a year that you can subscribe to.
American Association of the Deaf-Blind
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 121
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3806
Phone: (301) 588-6545 (TTY)
Toll Free: 1-800-735-2258
Fax: (301) 588-8705
Email: AADB-info@aadb.org
Website: www.aadb.org
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