FEATURES
WELCOME TO THIS SPECIAL EDITION of MAINSTREAM MAGAZINE
Volume 22, Number 6 March 1998
Special Section
EMPOWERMENT: The Testament of Justin Dart, Jr.
His is a story of great struggle - both internal and external - in
a life-long search for personal truth and empowerment. Based on
hours of extensive interviews with Dart, his long-time close friend
and collaborator Fred Fay tells Justin Dart's remarkable journey.
An open letter from Justin Dart to the disability community
100 People Who Have Empowered Me - Justin Dart
I have never done a single successful thing without the help of
beautiful, strong, loving people who reached out to empower me -
hundreds of them.
DAVID
Naming a child can be a tricky thing, even more so when the parents
are concerned about pronunciation. That's where Aunt Dinah comes
in.
By Denise Sherer Jacobson
"...but I can see colors..."
Coming face to face with stereotypes about blindness, insecurity
and schoolmates.
By Elizabeth Granderson
True Confessions
She's a journalist. She's disabled. But watch out. She doesn't
write stories to advance anybody's agenda.
By Kathi Wolfe
All Teched Up and No Place to Go
No kidding. Comedy writer is ready to write. . .as soon as he
sharpens those pencils. . .
By Paul Ryan
Speech Recognition
Resource Guide: Manufacturers who provide voice access for computer
command and control and text generation. With organizations and
conferences featuring speech technology.
By the Editors
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