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Library and Research

News Publications and Media: Community

National

ALS Newsletter is a publication of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The newsletter features the latest in news and research on ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease).

National Newsline for the Blind Network, a service of the National Federation of the Blind, allows people who are blind the access to newspapers through the use of their telephones. For participating newspapers and an application, contact the website or write the National Federation of the Blind or contact your local Federation for the Blind office. Fill out the application and return it to the National Federation of the Blind, 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. Allow them two weeks to process your registration. You will be issued an identification number and a security code. You can obtain a local access number for the Newsline for the Blind by using the automated menu when you call (410) 659-9314. #3 will give you an option of two lists: one by city and one by state. Then call the number for the city nearest you. For centralized service call 1-888-882-1629.

Quest Magazine is a publication of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This bimonthly national magazine contains news and features on all aspects of living with a neuromuscular disease, along with updates on the latest findings in the field. Featured articles can be found online.

Silent News is a subscription newspaper that "was established exclusively for the purpose of improving the educational, literacy, employment, and social conditions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people" throughout the world. Silent News offers between 40 and 50 pages of diversified news covering world, national and community events, arts, sports and health issues.

State Listings

Wisconsin

Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides The Center Line, a quarterly newsletter, to inform people of issues, activities, events and workshops for the deaf and hard of hearing. For a free copy you can e-mail or contact them at 3505 N. 124th St., Brookfield, WI 53005, (414) 790-1040, (414) 790-0584 TDD.

Interfaith is an organization for older adults that offers the quarterly newsletter, Interfaith Quarterly. The newsletter provides information on events, health services, and programs. RSVP Response is another newsletter quarterly newsletter offered by Interfaith that pertains to issues surrounding the retired seniors and volunteer program. To receive a copy of either newsletter, contact Interfaith, 600 W. Virginia, #301, Milwaukee, WI 53204, (414) 291-7500.

United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. publishes UCPeople, a bi-yearly newsletter. It is available free of charge to interested persons in the Southeastern Wisconsin area. This publication includes news from Southeastern Wisconsin and the State of Wisconsin and contains sections on Planning for Tomorrow, Book Review, Legislative Update and Respite Evolution. Contact UCP-SEW at (414) 329-4500, (414) 329-4511 TTY, (414) 329-4510 Fax, or toll free 1-888-4UCP-SEW.

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