I got this from a friend who writes a weekly column on disability in the
Orange County Register. Please email her directly and not to me.
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Tim
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>Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 21:05:30 EDT
>Subject: Answer whatever you can - PLEASE
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>TIM- Here is what I sent out. PLEASE answer whatever you can. I would
>appreciate your input. Thanks.
>Diane
>
>From: Diane Rodecker
>To: People in the Disability Community
>Re: Your opinions
>Note: This is for real! - I'm not selling anything. A link to one of
>my columns is at the end of this letter.
>
>Hi, I am a free-lance newspaper columnist in Orange County, CA. My four
>children all had disabilities; one passed away 8 years ago.
>
> I specialize in topics related to disabilities, caregiving and special
>needs.
> I got your screen name by using "disability" as a search word on your
>profile.
>
> I'm gathering information (anonymous - no screen names will be given)
>about ways that single people who have a disability use their computer to
>find, meet and chat with people.
>
> If you are single, have a disability and have ever used the computer for
>meeting and socializing with people, I'd very much appreciate your opinions.
> There are 9 questions; PLEASE answer whatever you have time for, OR
>just reply with a few words about your views on the value of chat rooms and
>online dating services.
>
> You do NOT need to give your name or any personal information. And BE
>ASSURED, I will NOT use your screen name, either. However:
> ***If you live in Orange County, CA, and WANT to be interviewed for the
>column, and DO want your real name to be given, please send me an e-mail to
>that effect, (Of course, I will only be able to use a few).
>
>HERE ARE THE QUESTIONS.
>
>(Sorry, I'm not set up so you can answer on the lines! You'll have to hit
>"Reply" and write your responses)
>
>1. Do you like chat rooms? ____ Any favorites?____
>
>2. Do you enjoy chat rooms that are specifically for people with a
>disability? ____ Please list your favorites____
>
>3. Do you enjoy Web sites that are specifically for people with a
>disability?____ Favorites:____
>
>4. If you find people who are interesting online, do you ever meet them in
>PERSON? ____
>
>5. If you have a SUCCESS story or DISASTER story, please describe it
>(briefly). I will NOT use your name or screen name.
>
>6. Have you used any online "matchmaking," "personals," "message boards" or
>similar services? Any that you really like and would recommend?____
>
>7. Do you usually prefer to date people who DON'T have a disability? ____
>
>8. Overall, how would you rate using the computer for meeting and
>socializing? VERY HELPFUL, SOMEWHAT HELPFUL, NOT VERY HELPFUL
>
>9. Does the Internet provide any OTHER ways to help you meet people? ____
>
>Please feel free to tell WHY you answered YES or NO on any question. And add
>anything you want to say about chatting, meeting and dating through the
>Internet.
>
>Thank you,
>
>Diane Rodecker
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