New Resources Available in Spanish
Autism
A new book by Dr. William Shaw on this condition has been translated into Spanish called Biological Treatments of Autism and PDD. This is a guide on practical ways in which those who deal with this condition can better their quality of life; it avoids complex medical jargon and provides a clear statement of biological treatments for this disorder. For more information, please contact the following:
E-mail addresses:
Linca@terra.com,
sidama@coqui.net,
iryna4@aol.com
Telephone:
52-49-78-4948 (México)
1-787-784-8753 (Puerto Rico)
1-913-341-8949 (USA)
Visual disabilities
There is an e-mail listserv group in Spanish that focuses on visual disabilities and is moderated by Luis Carlos Filguer. In this e-mail group, participants can ask for advice, discuss treatments and services etc. To subscribe, send e-mail to lenticon-subscribe@ecircle.es. Once you are subscribed to the group, you may contribute by sending e-mails to lenticon@ecircle.es
Hearing Disabilities
The National Federation of the Deaf of Colombia has been publishing its information bulletin "Señales" (Signs). Topics include the building of a network of organizations in Latin America that deal with disability issues, and methods by which they are going to achieve solidarity and collaboration. The bulletin can be accessed at www.fenascol.org.co or by sending an e-mail to Henry Mejía Royet, the director of the bulletin at fenascol@elsitio.net.co.
The Spanish website www.difusord.org provides a link to an event called Deafway II that will be held at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC on July 8-13, 2002. This will be an international conference and cultural arts festival in which "academic and community scholars will gather in Washington, D.C., USA, to present and discuss issues of language, history, culture, art, technology, and human rights. Artists will exhibit and perform arts shaped by the aesthetics and values of a shared culture. An experiential event, all participants become part of the celebration that will be a touchstone in deaf international history. Deaf and hard of hearing citizens sign, speak and write different languages, and are geographically, religiously, economically and ethnically as diverse as our planet, yet there is an undeniable common experience that draws us together. Combining a scholarly conference with a cultural arts program, Deaf Way II is a unique opportunity to examine the unity and diversity of deaf life." More information on the event, including speakers and events can be found on their website www.deafway.org. More information on other international conferences on education for the deaf, videoconference technology for the deaf to be held in the first part of 2002, can be accessed by going to www.difusord.org.
Access to technology
http://www.prodam.sp.gov.br/acess/acess.htm
This is a site in the Portuguese language that has articles about equal access to the WWW, and tackles such issues as accessibility for people with disabilities to all of the resources that the Web provides. It also provides a list of events in Brazil that deal with these issues.
http://www.redespecialweb.org/eaccess.htm
This is a Spanish language website geared toward providing those with visual disabilities access to information about technology accessibility issues. This website allows you to put information in to receive an e-bulletin that updates you on news, resources etc.; it also provides a list of links that may be of interest to those with visual disabilities.
http://www.accesouniversal.net
This is an excellent website maintained by Ekhos I+C that provides up-to-date news about the spread of Internet technology throughout Latin America. It not only deals with the issue of accessibility to technology but also informs people about ways that the Internet is being brought to the poverty stricken areas of Latin America which is one of the missions of Ekhos I+C. Information can be sorted by country by clicking on various menus. There is also a schedule of events in Latin America dealing with universal access to technology.
Rehabilitation
http://www.samfyr.com.ar/
This is the website for the Argentinean Society for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. It offers a list of events and conferences within Argentina that focus on physical rehabilitation for people with disabilities. It also provides a nice summary in Spanish of the different branches of physical medicine used by people with physical disabilities.
Media Information
Servimedia, a Spanish news agency has recently launched a website dealing with disability issues. You may access this new site at web www.solidaridaddigital.com or at solidaridaddigital.discapnet.es. The news site focuses predominantly on happenings within Spain but it also contains international news related to disability.
Ciberpais, the web version of the famed "El País" newspaper, includes a story of a man who overcame his disability to seek employment within the Internet Industry. You can read his story and other news items at www.ciberpais.elpais.es The link directly to the article is: http://www.ciberpais.elpais.es/d/20010614/cibernau/portada.htm
Orthotics & Prosthetics
http://www.ortotec.com/
This website is the homepage of a new institute which is part of the University Don Bosco that specializes in preparing students for careers in Orthotic and Prosthetic devices. It is the only technical school of its kind in Central America offering a certificate/degree in this field of study, which is vital in serving the disabled community. For those who would prefer other Spanish language education, they also offer coursework in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Medical Biology, as well as classes suitable for those wanting a career in computers, industry or as an electrician. The university itself also offers coursework in Education and Communication. Financial aid and scholarship information is also available on this website
Special Education
There is a program for teachers of special education to gain more expertise in the area. The participating institutions are from both Latin America and the United States. The seminars are offered at various times in Chile at La Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de Educacion. For more information: www.umce.cl
Access & Tourism
www.accesible.com.ar
This site is from an organization that strives to eliminate architectural, urban and transportation barriers in Argentina as well as in the broader world, providing equal access to disabled people to all structures. Articles contained in this site tackle such issues as accessible tourism. There are also interviews with various people who are working on the issue of physical accessibility for all, links to other media outlets that have raised this issue, and accessibility guides for the city of Buenos Aires. People interested in receiving e-mail updates and information, can provide the site with their e-mail address to receive articles and news via e-mail.
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