At 04:28 AM 1/9/2005, you wrote:
>Hi, Folks,
>
>I have been trying to do genealogy research, and most sources appear to be
>graphical - that is, images of newspapers, images of census pages,
>etc.  Do you know of (1) sites where one can do genealogy research that is
>text-based, and (2) a mailing list of other blind and visually impaired
>people attempting to do genealogical research?  I would appreciate your help.

Jackie,

Sorry, I can't help with #1 nor do I directly know of a genealogy mailing
list for blind or visually impaired.

I do know the genealogy community is very, very giving. I suggest you go
http://www.rootsweb.com/~jfuller/gen_mail.html   Also
http://www.raogk.org/  I am sure when your posts include the information
you are visually challenged you will find those who are willing to
transcribe census returns etc.

I manage a number of mail lists and when I went through a period of being
visually challenged [which explains my being on VICUG-L] the members were
very supportive.

Good Luck!

Mariana

Mariana Bean Ruggles


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