November 1990

Volume 1, Number 6 November 1990

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Ten years ago, Dolores and Bud Hagen were l o ~ k i n g , , ; ~ . ~ ~ ~ .for solutions. Their son was intelligent, perceptive - and deaf. He was attendiig school, going through prescribed motions failing to learn.

How Does a Quadriplegic Carve a Work of Art?

Having been in the .lishing business for t k , the Hagens felt

solved to shaTe them through the medium of a now bi-

- computer technology. The interest exceeded their grandest expectations.

Pi.ogramming will now be ployment. cessful programs. pimple with disabilities. The and/or data base manage- the name of the 12-month q w t fkom Wisconsin's

The Rehab Center serves 9-month program began its ment skills. Flexwork has course which trains mdemts P m ~ ~ l T H m U m y stout gt, Cdlegc to assist peqle with a wide range of first class in 3une with moth- offices in Minneapolis, in COBOL (Common 1977, in a 1982 eodeface o8 the ditWilities. Job seekers in- er class dated to begin in Duluth and by 1991 a St. Oriented Business Lan- (PWI) ha9 been E- subjadcampuEer technol- crease their employment op Jammy. Cloud office. "We've had goage) business qplicatio~ls tiye in placing people with ogy as itappdies to thosewitb portunities through voca- Along with CAD, the success in the Twin Cities, pmgmmmhg. Business disabilities in jobs. The pro- disabilities. The coniePence tional training and Minneapolis Rehab Cemxs' surpassing projected p b Programming began its sixth gram offers training in job was slightly smaller than the counseling, jsb coaching, Flexwork program bas ex- ment goals, and more em- class in September of this -king by showing Hagen'sexpected, muchbig- and taking advantage of the panded its areas -into cus- ployers are getting receptive year. A 94% job-placement &cl~am how to sell ger than Stout State antici- relationships that the bhab tomized personal computer to what we can offer them. rate of graduates is what themselves MU& positive pated, and marked by the Center has developed with training. Flexwork is a pro- Now, we're lookin2 forward keeps the program going communication. P w will differences in philosophy ' the local employers. And as gram which matches in- to helping as many people as strong. "I thing it's exciting videotape mock interviews whichcan cropup in any am- we enter the 1990s the center dividds with severe disa- wecan in the northern part of to see some of the eartier to help the job seeker present bitious undertaking. 's well equipped to meet the bilities or health conditions the state find jobs," said pro- graduates who were placed a an a-te image, assist Seeking an opportunity to eeds of both workers and with jobs that they can per- ject director Jane Anderson. few years ago doing so well in developing a professional develop a conference consis-

I mployers with their in- form entirely or partially at The next Flexwork Cw- and advancing in their resume and guide par- tent with their own findings reased focus on careers in home, workfng an a flexible tomized PC Training pro- careers," commented Jane 'B . - Rehab. cont on p. 8 Conf. cont. on p. 6

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ess Press A great thing has happened in Minnesota, we all have something to celebrate! Paul Wellstone is our new senator from Minnesota. CON- GRATULATIONS PAUL! We now have a friend in Washington.

why or what is being done to or for you. If you understand why things are happening, you will be helping the very people who are trying to help. Everyone is busy these days and people in the medical profession are no different, but you need to make sure they take all the time you need to explain whats happening and why. It is your right to know.

knowledge to the consumers and out of the hands of their developers. I hope you take a minute to read about some of the things that were shown at the conference, see what may help you improve your life. The technology can only be as good as the people who use it.

A neat thing is happening here at ACCESS PRESS. We have started to build a resource of experts willing to help with our questions. If you have a question regard- ing health, law, finance, housing, transportation, computers or anything else you can think of, we want to hear from you. Write, call or fax your questions and see if you can stump us.

One last thing. We have gotten a few inquiries about personal ads. We are willing to set up a "Personals" sec- tion in the paper similar to the Reader's if the interest is there. This will be totally up to our readers. Your com- ments will be the deciding factor. Let us know!

at ~ethodist- Hospital and would like to thank Dr.'s An- drew Smith, David Olson, Bruce Idelkope, the nursing staff, the PT and OT departments for all their help and support. One of the things which gets reinforced each time I'm forced to spend any time in the hospital or even C H A R L 1 E dealing with the medical es-

Sister Kenny has joined with ACCESS PRESS to provide a Medical Column. Starting with this issue they will be talking about health issues related to people with disabilities. Read it, think about it. Your body is the only one you have and you are the one responsible for it. If you have a health question send it to us. We will get you an answer.

I was not able to attend the Closing the Gap Assistive Technology conference, but did monitor the proceedings via my reporters and litera- ture. It looks like a lot of fan- tastic stuff has become available to people with disabilities.. Now the task is to get this equipment and

tablishment, is that you are S M lTH your own advocate. YOU

need to question and know

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Human Engineering' Earmarks New Firm by Michael Sheehan 'AT*

Marty Carlson is a people Carlg$n recently left the person. His people are those relative security of W 16- whose abilities have been year position for the con- restricted by illness, acci- siderably dicier role as head

creativity on the task. Following graduation he --

reversing the negative Research and Teaching as- &ects of disabilities - how- sistant and graduate student, ever acquired - on personal and the next six honing am- .* fbmm Diimtm of Htbilita- @neering. tion Technology for Gllette While the financial satis-

-Children's Hospital. It fails factions were adequate, to such an extent, in fact, that Carlson felt that something

was missing, and sought op ble, and it was that broader Energy Park- Business Cen- the M impairment that p o m n i t i m add more of a responsibility that Carlson ter. It may be the only com- is being U t with, it is the human equacon to his and his staff undertook. pany with less than a half- particular b d i i being professional Iife. -- C~arlson's years at Gill- dozen employees to feature caused by it. Each problem is

R.4 .& In 1972 he joined the staff werea pied of receiving aC iE own daycare center, but looked at individually, from at Gillette. Over the next six well as giving. He consid- &at, too, reflects the philos- a base level, to see how it years he participated in eight ered it a 'wonderfol privi- ophy of its founder. w t be solved most simply

mmes in lege' to work with the physi- Staffed by Carlson, a Cer- and directly: without caus- atid d o t i c s , cians, nurses and therapists ti%& Orthotist, Certified ing

in as a team for the solution of Prosthetist, and an Orthotist lutions can r both discipi& Po his identified problems. Since and SeatindAdaptive mentaiive professional resume. Ulti- 95 % of device applications Equipment Specialist, with a sy mately , he caused the orthot- were either adapted or cus- Rehabilitation Engineer print icslprosthetics laboratory to tom made, he and his staff thrown in for good measure, switch, - - - - - - - .

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cause it more accurately de- nities over the years, all &e& a medical clinic and a sleds, devices fat tnaqmt- scribed the evolving role of related to communication, repair shop. Piaster room, ing the mobility-impaired op

or enhanced tool mom and welding room -w,hsnnaialeb,

During the period, Carl- --in wi&% design, mnstruc- centage of fhe 100 a-m pa- am dev&pd four priorities t h , fitting and modification tients the department served which ranked aU take place. U l W all speculation. The demand, each week had little or no operational will . The y of unfortunately, is increasing. capabiiity to restpre. Habili- quality of serv our

t were in the To the extent that the de

ration m- to make capa- research, e& and various stages of develop mand is met with tzoddma-

spent tour years at the be named I Jniversitv of Minnesota as a Technolog

e Habilitat~on were exposed to some eighty the facilities remind the first- infants with Spina Bilida .ahoratom be- thnusnnd leamine onnortu- time vi~itnr nf a rmqc he- 'nennle nackc' and r

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Iv Ibenecke h a m e in- Cindy havemany things in ate the camera, to b on her ' 'rested in the idea not O ~ Y conman. Not only are they a own show and to demon- ! because her Own back-' part d &&%% -WAL, but strate some of her sewing

ground in video work9 but they all reside at Jwrney projects. because she is the mother of House, a residence for per- HAROLD HANDEL be- a 12-year-old daughter who sons who are mentally came a &lkaa;l is mentally challenged. challenged and have varying A video buff, h=

The idea originated with degrees of hearing impair- TVs, a VCR and many le Little City Foundation, ments. Kathy Robs, the so- videos. Now he can add one mted in a suburb of chi=- cia1 skills educator at Jour- that he helped produce to his 60- The project is headed by ney House, learned about collection. Alan Dachman* who felt that Project VITAL and contact- DAN MIKUSH has had

ed Sally Koenecke. prior experience through The four students met vocational rehabilitation in

with Ms Koenecke for a taking pictures and inter- 1990 COURAGE AWARD WINNER three-hour session each viewing. Through this class week for six weeks. They he gained more skills in us- I

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BLOOMINGTON STROKE CLUB BLOOMINGTON STROKE CLUB Brunch - call Denise Royer 887-9604 10:30 - 1 1 :30 A.M. Creekside Community Center, 887-9604

ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES SUPPORT GROUP STROKE SURYIVORS SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Call Murray 378-0027 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Creekside Community Center, 887-9604

a ,- ; YiYOUNG ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES SUPPORT 22 ST. PAUL CMTAN CLUB GROUP Thurs. 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. call Murray 378-0027

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PARKINSON3 SUPPORT GROUP 6: 15 P.M. Tracks at Midway Motor Lodge, 221-6144 7:00 P.M. Methodist Hospital, 932-5495

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP 28 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP 7 :00 - 9:00 P.M. Creekside Community Center, 887-9604 Wed. 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Creekside Community Center, 887-9604

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15 UNITED HANDICAPPED FEDERATiW BOARD MEETING BLOOMINGTON STROKE CLUB Thurs. 7:00 P.M. 1821 University Avenue, 645-8922 - 10:30 - 11:30 A.M. Creekside Community Center, 887-9604

YOUNG ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES SUPPORT 29 YOUNG ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES SUPPORT GROUP 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. call Murray 378-0027 GROUP Thur. 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. call Murray 378-0027

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP - UNDER 55'12 STEP 30 WORKSHOP LMNG WITH PARKINSON'S 7:30 P.M. Methodist Hospital, 932-5495 Fri 6:30 P.M. Methodist HospiPel, 932-5495

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and adults with severe disa- use simple technology to user's unique needs, in- lis, ~ b l e ~ e t ' s first effort \;as Center. - The kll-day workshops bilities to control appliances, meet specific educational ob- terests and capabilities," she a 'how-to' lesson for building That was eight years ago. provide: .

ys, computers, lights and ther devices. The flat, plas- 'c switch was specially mi

designed by AbleNet, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Tens of thousands 'Big RedTM switches have been shipped across the U.S. and around the world since the first device was assembled nearly six yiars ago. Many other produkts have joined the line.

Yet, technology is only half of AbleNet's business.

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People Do Everyday. "There's so much technol- Workshops are critical scrap wood. Parents and eventually evolved into the

ogy out there today," said because they help par- teachers left the evening ses- Big Red switch popular to- Jackie Levin, AbleNet's vice ticipants recognize that tech- sion with handmade day. And the counsel about president of marketing and nology is a tool with which to switches and practical applications quickly became education services. "It's a achieve set objectives. knowledge about using them full workshops addressing challenge just to know the Training has been an in school, home and ther- the many factors that make many commercial products AbleNet commitment from apeutic settings. AbleNet for successful irnplementa-

A n opportunity for par- TWpmts to identify a set of beliefs and assumptions that provide a basis for device selection and use.

An overview and hands- on experience with simple technology. Over 60 commercial components are dis- played, including switches, control units, special adap- ters and reinforcers.

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ab, Physic Because most persons person in a holistic (whole- the efforts of the members of bathing, g

with physical disab'ities person) can= the team and keeping the pri- cooking. need some form of rehabili- A physiatrist is a l#ad mary physic@ apprised of The speech pathologist The need .fat rehabdh- tion and treatment, resulting tatid, this article is devoted in qioicker return to function to explaining the compo- completed a three-year team in q m k i n g o r ~ h t a n d i n g matically in receMt years. or dcreased debilitation. nents of physicgl medicine residency in physical medi- m- spoken or wiFicten Words to Many hospitals have opened The aging of our popula- and rehabilitation. tion and increased longevity

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tient's.ab%ty to h & o n in- d & s and other degenera- m t l y . An M s - tive diseases, rehabitifation ciplinary team approach can mean 'the difference be- combines the expertise of a tween a life of inactivity and ' number of medical pofes- cine W r e l m b m . berofmedicalprofessii,nals, leamto~mmuniea,eithcr rehabilitation units, a d the confinement or active in- sionals to determincthe best F%y&t@ists receive special- depending on the type and through retraining their demand for rehabi1itatk-m volvement. course of treatment for each izedd%ininginmanagingpa- degree of illness or injury: brain or the use of sign Ian- professionals such as physi- Selecting a Rehabilitation

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Sister Kenny (Con't.) chological abilities. Team much experience does the the individual participate in members will carefully con- staff have in treating this ill- community activities and are sider motivation and psy- ness or disability? How vocational and educational chosocial factors during many similar cases have they counseling available? evaluation and treatment and treated in the past year? How These may be only some will work together to deter- many persons with the same of the questions you11 want mine the best course of ac- disability do they currently to ask. Each patient and their tion for treating the patient. have in the program and -family will have concerns

Selection of an appropri- what are their ages? Where specific to their situation. A ate facility is an important do their patients go when number of community step in rehabilitation. Here they are discharged? What resources are available to as- are some guidelines to kind of insurance coverage is sist the patient ahd their fam- follow: required? Is the program ac- ily in determining what facil-

Obtain the names of at credited? What is their aver- ity and programs will best least two or three facilities. age length of stay for this dis- meet their needs. Ask your Ask them to send you infor- ability? physician or social worker mation about their facility You may also want to ask for information on such or- and programs so you may about their methods of com- ganizations as the Head Inju- prepare questions. Make munication with the primary ry Association, Spinal Cord sure the staff has expertise in physician, to what extent Injury Association, Stroke the type of illness or injury physicians are involved in Association, United Cere- that concerns you and that medical management, how bral Palsy, etc. An excellent they use an interdisciplinary often the team has confer- resource and referral source team approach to treatment ences and who may attend, is the National Rehabilita- and establishing goals. and what the therapy sched- tion Information Center.

Tour the facility and talk ule is and who may par- Their toll-free number is with the staff. Look for a ticipate. 1-800-346-2742. clean, stimulating environ- Learn all you can about To submit questions on ment with adequate space for the discharge process and medical or rehabilitative is- therapists to provide and pdstdischarge follow-up. sues for future columns,

l i the selection and effective with disabilities were ble with it. u~,@?dtechnology. primarily based on mental In the field of special edu- k' Practical applications. age. cation for 14 years, Levin

Participants integrate work- The move is also to inte- has a masters degree in com- shop content and apply to a grate people who have disa- munications disorders. She variety of problem-solving bilities with non-disabled is one of the three highly ex-

andlarge-groupdiscussions. phasis on partial participa- workshops in 15 states and Decision-making proc- tion allows the person with Canada.

ess. Participants become fa- disabilities to actively per- An average of 30, and as a process for de- form a portion of an activity. many as 70, teachers, oc-

iectives. work together to develop an attend each itifying national, educational plan in which Oregon, 50 t

- and equipment. "The workshop guide- The toward func- . - - A focus on integrated lei- lines are very important be- tional use of simple technol- G sure activities and a variety cause they focus on critical ogy often leads reality, -- - of strategies for increasing factors for appropriateselec- Levin has observed. "The k--% active participation. In- tion and use of technology," field is in transition. In many L-c cludes discussions of partici- stressed Levin. Factors in- cases, districts have the new e pation strategies, kbwe i ; clude: Functional objectives vision, but old organization- B&, for the user and reasons for al structures hamper im- terest surveys.

"Growing wor op at- using the technology; activi- plementation." Fi tendance reflects a national ty selection based on a varie- "An AbleNet goal is to

shift to functional curricu- ty of criteria, including func- provide workshops that can

with disabilities are based on promotion of integration; the settings and what non-disabled people do optimal position for the user; the future." every day. In the past, activi- user's motor movement, and ties for children and adults simple technology compati-

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!persistence Pays for Lakeville Quad And Admirers of the Carver's Art

Bill Buckley's lifestyle has given him a sparkle in his eye, the patience of Job, a groove in his teeth, and a growing reputation among the arts community of southern Minnesota.

An avid outdoorsman before losing an encounter with

I a ditch on his Six-Fifty Yamaha in i975, the Lakeville H quad took up decoy carving six years ago, after buying a painted model at a rummage sale.

Today the model pales by comparison with his lustrous and realistic ducks and loons.

And how does a quadriplegic carve life-size wooden birds? With an Xacto knife, a strong set of jaws, and just a smidgen of help from his friend, wife and helpmate Sharon.

Originally a fan of basswood for its relative softness and lack of checking or cracking, the carver today selekts his woods on the basis of beauty, grain, texture and dura- bility. His inventory of raw material ranges from bass-

i s wood, cedar and birch, to butternut, cherry and catalpa.

I8 Most of the wood he hand cures, letting it dry for up to two !I a years in an open "kiln' formed by a brick enclosure over 2 his contempary metal wood stovetfireplace.

Basic patterns are sketched by Bill on selected blocks following an assessment of grain patterns, potential use of

! bark, and/or imperfections, etcetera. A little help from his friends is now employed to cut out the basic shape of both body and separately carved head. Initially this "hacking With the mouthpiece a firmer - and less damaging - grip chips flew. The head alone of a current effort will require away' task was done by Bill as well. can be held on the handle and more wood removed per more than forty hours of carving and sanding before meet-

The body of the bird is affixed to a gimbal on a base p s . ing with Bill's approval. plate enabling a certain degree of flexibility and place- Like all true artists, Bill can really "get into' his work And are concessions made by judges and the general ment. Unlike able-bodied carvers however, the base plate when t h e e is right, the block is correctly positioned and public for the painstaking and laborious process a carver is not affixed to the bench - partially because Bill needs to the vision ofthe completed effort clear. "When the chips must use? wrestle the piece around a bit more, partially because until are flying," Bill laughs, "Sharon e u s ~ ' Not at all. The works are judged side by side with other just before press time Bill's "bench' was Sharon's center is- the interruption were urgent, however, she w t regard to any handi- land kitchen counter. all that long to wait. Ten minutes of intense co

Beginning this month however, his studio will be an in- intricate neckmovements, and staring at an object approx- geniously designed 8 X 10 workshop tucked in the corner imately six inches from the end of his nose are about all of the couple's spacious earth home garage, designed and that Bill cares to take at a stretch. Then it's sit back, evalu- built with the assistance of neighbor Gary Hanson. ate, and jump in for ten more. When the wood is carved working full time as an actuarial com

Bill's carving process would serve as an enviable object to nearly the dimensions sought, out comes the sand paper not a "commercial' artist. His pieces lesson for the impatient - with or without disabilities. He - folded for stiffness, stuck between and bent over the holds with his arms and carves with a blade held in his fingers and applied, literally, until the blood flows. All teeth. Until his dentist designed a holding device similar hand work with the occasional exception of a Dremel tool St. Paul Companies. Later this month he will be a guest

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which he did so arLattested to todai by a noticeable arc 4 his c~&lations. His first effort, a life-size Minneimta hiHpermh evoktion into-artist -"and &de - extra%'- once occupied by the comers of his front teeth. loon, was adjudged complete nine months after the first dinaire.

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Elections Over; Did We Learn Anything? by Wilfisin A. Smih, Jr.

Now that the results are in and Paul Wellstone has accom- to stay in office? plished the "Minnesota Miracle", let's think about the future. Are we going to be quiet between elections or make our Did we learn anything in this last campaign? Did we see any voices heard? Let's really act like we care about the future- change in the vast incumbent advantage? Ingeneral, with the get informed on issues that concern us-and tell our newly exception of Paul's victory, the answer is no. Jesse Helms did elected representatives how we feel. his despicable normal campaign and won. Ninety percent of Well be printing our 'BE HEARD' column regularly, with the incumbents were re-elected-what percentage deserved names addresses and phone'numbers of State & National

legislators, City and County officials, newspaper -tors, etc. We want you to write to us as well, and in time we may all be better informed.

No one wants to hear any more about the infamous race for governor, but I do think our senatorial contest deserves a second look.

Senator Boschwitz ran a classic modem campaign of the sort all voters should despise. He started his campaign in a condescending manner, in effect saying it didn't matter who opposed him. Loaded with cash solicited over the past six years, and contident of his invincibility, he bought a series of TV ads which misrepresented the true nature of his tenure in the senate. He attempted to show himself as just a home- spun friendly fellow, instead of a hawkish hardline apologist for the administration.

Late in October, as the polls showed Wellstone gaining strength, Boschwitz bought an unbelievable amount of time to attack his adversary by innuendo, misrepresentation and blatant appeals to what he perceived to be the public's greatest fears. He enlisted lame duck Congressman Bill Frenzel to lie about Wellstone's plans, and used a New York Auto Dealers group as another vehicle to run more deceptive ads, claiming he did not know about them. This was the Bush campaign revisited, Willie Horton and all. It probably would have made Lee Atwater proud, but I found it disgusting.

Rudy Boschwitz got what he deserved and so did Paul Wellstme.

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