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Some of you may have seen my earler note to the CCN-IP list (copied to office and Sharon) regarding "NSNET" - a site that supports non-profits linking persons with disabilities. I dug a little deeper to find that the site actually supports non-profits who have a disability focus for free, utilizing corporate support. I'm reproducing their "About us" section FYI below. This may have a bearing on CCN's own future direction in some regards. ciao, Mark. ---www.nsnet.org----- The Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) serves us as another information tool that we should take advantage of. The focus of this site is to develop a network of organizations, information and resources from around Nova Scotia that could assist parents and families, professionals and other agencies when seeking possible supports and resources. This site is always being maintained and developed, so we encourage feedback and suggestions. This site manages an alphabetical listing and directory of organizations and their various regions, an disability resource site and an assistive technology centre for technology considerations. Our Vision "Every individual regardless of the serverity of the challenge should be given the chance, training, technology, respect and encouragement to achieve active partcipation and well being in the home, school, rehabilitation, work place and community." Our goals are : 1. To promote the potential of challenged individuals and their abilities, and their social and emotional well being. 2. To foster a community spirit of giving, sharing, networking and cooperation among organizations and consumers from their respective communities and / or Nova Scotia. 3. To promote and assist organizations that provides potential consumers with valuable information and resources from both in their communities and / or Nova Scotia. 4. To develop and host web sites for organizations through consultation and technical supports. 5. To utilize technology and the Internet to foster communication and the exchanging of information among citizens, consumers, groups, organizations, agencies, and local and provincial government . 6. To link and reference any existing organizations on the internet in Nova Scotia that enhances the value of the network for consumers. 7. To activity address accessibility issues by developing and maintaining web sites that balanced in graphic and html design to allow for the fullest participation and access of all citizens possible. Joining the Network How do we become a member and obtain a free organization web site? Any organization, agency and/or group that supports children, adults and seniors for any type of disability, can become an associated member at no cost. The organization will receive a web site with a url or web address like this example, http://www.nsnet.org/yourname. You do not require an internet account to have a web site. Ley your web site be another means to promote and provide consumers with information about you. What information is required from the organization to obtain a web site? Information about your organization would include such things as mission statements, description of the services and programs, contact persons, address, phone and so on. If you have a brochure, graphic/logo, photos and any other information about your group, just simply pass this information onto the Technical Resource Center. If the text of your information was available on diskette in any format, it would be appreciated although this is not necessary. If you have access to email, you could forward information and text to trc@nsnet.org. All photos will be returned to you. For any further information, contact or visit us via mail, phone, fax or email at: nsnet Project Manager Technical Resource Centre c/o Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre P.O. Box 128 Waterville, N.S. B0P 1V0 Tel: (902) 538-3103 ext:112 Fax: (902) 538-7022 Email: trc@nsnet.org Site: http://www.nsnet.org/trc/ What if our organization has a web site? If you submit your url or web address to us, we will visit your site and offer the following assistance: 1. Link and reference your site under our directories and feature it. We do request however, that your site represent an association with an nsnet logo and a reciprocal link to http://www.nsnet.org. Copy the logo below and place it on the front page of your web site where you determine best. The bottom of the page and centered is fine. Please show your support. If you require any assistance please contact us. 2. We offer your site manager any technical support if needed for design, graphic layout and html development. 3. Access to the TRC training facility for consultations to maximize the benefits of the internet in your organization. 4. Generally we can share any knowledge and experience with the internet with you. -- ---------------------------------------- Mark Rushton, Editor Community Support & Development Chebucto Community Network (CCN) <Mark@chebucto.ns.ca> <http://www.chebucto.ns.ca> ----------------------------------------
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