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THE MAGNIFIER - Electronic Newsletter
Issue #9, March 9, 2001
Produced by: Macular Degeneration Foundation
P.O. Box 9752, San Jose, CA 95157
http://www.eyesight.org
CONTENTS
1. VOICE PORTALS
2. NEW CHAT ROOM
3. COMPUTER AND LOW VISION
4. PBS NOVA FEATURE - "CANCER WARRIORS"
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1. VOICE PORTALS - There are services called "Voice Portals" that offer toll-free telephone access to many internet services. While the majority
of users are accessing the internet from cellular phones, more and more blind and low-vision persons are finding it a valuable tool. Here are links to two such "Voice Portals".
<a href="http://www.tellme.com">TELLME.COM</a>
<a href="http://www.bevolcal.com">BEVOCAL.COM</a>
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2. NEW CHAT ROOM - We've installed a new CHAT ROOM on the Foundation's web site. You no longer need to remember passwords. Simply enter your name and join the group. Features include instant
translation between eight common languages and font size adjustment. In addition, you may now PAGE any other person that is monitoring the Chat Room (see "Advanced" features on the Chat Room menu)
To
facilitate its use, we suggest checking the Chat Room for others at set times during the day: 6:00am, 9:00am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm and 6:00pm Pacific Time (USA). We are considering the invitation of guest
visitors to the Chat Room. Please let us know how you feel about that.
Email: eyesight@eyesight.org
The Chat Room is available from the Foundation's Home Page (www.eyesight.org) or directly from
the following link:
<a href="http://www.eyesight.org/Chat/chat.html">CHAT ROOM</a>
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3. COMPUTERS AND LOW VISION -
Today's computers can open up a New World of information, communication, and entertainment, especially for those with low vision. Not only have computers become more powerful and faster, software for low vision users has also
advanced. In addition, recent price reductions make this a good time to get into the computer world. E-mail can help overcome the isolation that often accompanies low vision, and the Internet can help with independence
in shopping, arranging travel, managing your finances, reading newspapers and magazines, hobbies, etc. And it is easier now for a person with low vision and no prior computer experience to get into the computer world than
ever before.
<a href="http://www.eyesight.org/News/News-Bliss/news-bliss.html">Article</a>
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4. On February
27th, 2001, PBS NOVA presented "Cancer Warriors", featuring ANGIOGENESIS INHIBITORS research work being done at Harvard Medical School. It mentioned several diseases, including Macular Degeneration, that may
benefit from further study. Look for repeat showings on your local PBS station.
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Note: the above information does not constitute medical advice. Only your physician or
licensed ophthalmologist can dispense medical advice based upon a complete and thorough evaluation of your specific and unique situation.
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The MAGNIFIER is sent without charge. We
hope that it will continue to serve the interests of its subscribers. Contributions to the Macular Degeneration Foundation are appreciated and may be sent to P.O. Box 9752, San Jose, CA 95157
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