I don't think you have to be a handiham member to get material form them
though it might cost a little more if you're not, I'm not 100% sure on that
though, some one might know on here. I think I was a member when I got my
extra manual. They also sent me text files on the MP3 CD's if I wanted that.
You're right about RFB&D having outdated stuff, but if you tell them there's
newer versions out there they'll get it, I had to go through that when I got
my general license and they took care of it pretty quick.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Darrell Shandrow" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: Revisiting accessible amateur radio study materials.


> Hi John,
>
> Hmmm, I'd bet RFBD's copy of Now You're Talking is rather outdated, but I
> will check that out.  There aren't ultimately any problems with us joining
> Handiham.  I am trying to rejoin myself at this time, and, if she does
> earn
> her license, I am sure Karen will join as well.  Karen and I are both
> relatively successful.  Neither of us want or need any equipment.  We
> would
> join and pay dues to Handiham because we want to belong to the preeminent
> organization supporting hams with disabilities.
>
> My information might be a bit outdated.  I was under the impression that
> it
> was necessary to be a Handiham member in order to purchase the accessible
> materials, and that all such materials were still only available on
> cassette.  MP3 would be a bit better, but I'd still like to see real
> accessibility.
>
> Though I will conduct additional research, any additional information
> anyone
> could provide would be very helpful.  I will soon be tackling amateur
> radio
> and its accessibility in a future series of articles in the new Blind
> Access
> Journal.  Check it out at http://nu7i.blogspot.com and participate.
>
> Thanks and 73.
>
>