[plug] [Slightly-OT] Computer for Paralysed

[Jacqueline McNally]

Matthew Lambie wrote:
> On Thu, 2005-09-15 at 18:05 +0800, Jacqueline McNally wrote:
> 
>> Craig Ringer wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>> Personally, Tim, I'd advise your friend to contact a disabled
>>> group, as they're quite likely to have investigated many of the
>>> options and know what the good and bad ones are. If nothing else,
>>> it's a start. Don't rule out Windows either - for one thing, if
>>> it does the job then who's to argue. [...]
>> 
>> http://www.tadwa.org.au/
> 
> 
> TADWA are more about modifying equipment for use by people with 
> disabilities.

One of their main divisions is the Computer Loan Service (CLS), see:
http://www.tadwa.org.au/cls/

Computer Angels eligibility criteria is anyone that has a health care
card and is motivated and enthusiastic to participate in our training.

If someone with special needs approaches Computer Angels we refer them
to TADWA, as do the ILC. The CLS together with their customisation group
is the best partnership.

TADWA is part of a national group and are aware of funds for their
clients. Their clients used to be only those on a disability pension,
but now they have branched out to include carers and frail aged.

Regards
Jacqueline