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December 2010:
Paul Speaks with National Computer HelpDesk: Ray Campbell about adaptive technology beyond white canes, dog guides, and Braille writers.
888 825 0080
The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
1850 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608-1298
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tel: (312) 666-1331
Fax: (312) 243-8539
TDD: (312) 666-8874
Chicago Lighthouse Job Hotline: (312) 666-1331 ext. 1090
Adaptive Technology Center: Sandra Valentino (312) 997-3677
National Computer HelpDesk: Ray Campbell (312) 997-3651 (Voice/Relay) or
(888) 825-0080 (voice/Relay)
Chicago Lighthouse Industries: Jean-Claude Kappler (312) 997-3645
Chicago Lighthouse Retail and Online Store: Diane Perski (312) 997-3685
CRIS Radio: Bill Jurek (312) 666-1331 ext. 3077
Development Center for Blind, Multi-Disabled Children: Mary Zabelski (312) 666-1331 ext. 3675
Employment Services: Sheila Perkins (312) 666-1331 ext. 3647
Illinois Instructional Materials Center: Barbara Perkis (312) 997-3699
Independent Living Services: Greg Polman (312) 997-3673
Low Vision Clinic: (312) 997-3686 or click here to book appointment now.
Veterans Supply Administration Program: Robert Thompson (312) 666-1331 ext. 3653
Youth Transition Services: Kelsey Thompson: (312) 666-1331 ext. 3089
Make a contribution: Cacia Sit (312) 666-1331 ext. 3137
Inquire about volunteer opportunities: Dick Carlson (312) 666-1331 ext. 3141
Media opportunities and to schedule a tour or presentation: Dominic Calabrese (312) 997-3662
For Questions comments about the website please call (312)666-1331 ext.3358 or email webmaster@chicagolighthouse.org.
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November 2010:
Karla Gilbride, staff attorney with Disability Rights Advocates, discusses cases they are handling around the country to resolve violations of ADA.
CONTACT INFO:
Disability Rights Advocates
2001 Center St., Fourth Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704-1204
510-665-8644
510-665-8716 (tty)
510-665-8511 (fax)
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October 2010:
Guest: Elton Busby, Community Education & Support Group Coordinator, Disability Resources of Southwest Washington
Vancouver WA 360-694-6790
www.darsw.com
US / CANADA:
National Council for Independent Living
www.ncil.org
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September 2010
Paul speaks with Wayne Yarnell, ADA
advocate, and wheelchair dancer. 360.433.0842
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August 2010
Dialog Magazine’s acting editor, B. T. Kimbrough discusses his role at Blindskills. The mission of Blindskills is to disseminate resources and information to blind and visually impaired people and their families. This mission is accomplished through its toll-free help line, Web site and a quarterly publication, DIALOGUE: A World of ideas for Visually Impaired People of All Ages, available in four formats.
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July 2010
Paul Van Dyck interviews Danielle Miller, Program Director, Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, who discusses award-winning service provided to blind and print-handicapped persons.
CONTACT INFO:
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
http://www.wtbbl.org/
National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
http://www.loc.gov/nls/
Paul Van Dyck interviews Danielle Miller, Program Director, Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, who discusses award-winning service provided to blind and print-handicapped persons.
CONTACT INFO:
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
http://www.wtbbl.org/
National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
http://www.loc.gov/nls/
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June 2010:
Matt Arthur, a blind amateur radio operator discusses how Handi-Ham organization assists people who have disabilities become licensed ham operators.
www.handiham.org
American Radio Relay League
www.arrl.org
NOTE: This was to have been our April program, then it was postponed, then we had only an internet program in May. We are now back in sync with all who carry this program.
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May 2010:
Topic: Elder Abuse
Guest: Dianna Kretzschmar, Health Service Liaison for Ft. Vancouver Convalescent Center
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April 2010:
An American alternative model for healthcare with Jon Russell, founder of the Columbia Gorge Medical Center.
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March 2010:
Guest: Chris Danielson, Public Affairs Director, National Federation of the Blind.
Topic: Legal wrangling around blind Law Student Stephanie Enyart’s attempt to take the California Bar Exam with computer assisted reading devices.
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February 2010:
Paul discusses eugenics, abortion, euthanasia and disability rights with Dan Kennedy of Human Life Of Washington, an Affiliate of National Right to Life.
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January 2010:
Paul’s guest Dawn Turko, the Senior Vice President at the Hadley School for the Blind, talks about the largest worldwide distance educator of blind and visually impaired people, their families and blindness service professionals.
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