Computers for Handicapped Independence Program
Restoring Independence Through Computer Technology.
Computers for Handicapped Independence Program provides information on software and hardware for persons with varied limitations either in motor, vision, learning, hearing, or cognitive skills. This information service is provided via the Internet and Phone free to those requesting the service. Chip's is a 100% volunteer manned service.
The C.H.I.P.'s program was started in 1988 by Dr. William Stilwater in response to a growing need for computer systems to assist the handicapped. Dr. Stilwater was able to understand needs and limitations of the motor impaired first hand, because he is also a quadriplegic. Dr. Stilwater presently volunteers as director of the CHIP's (Computers for Handicapped Independence Program). He is a member of the N.Y. Academy of Science and is in the International Who's Who of Professionals 2000 edition.
The picture to the left is Dr. Stilwater and his service dog Hydie. Hydie passed away on Memorial Day 1996.
All the software and hardware entries are being edited at this time. The typing is being done by two quadriplegics so we are slow. Thank you.
Volunteer of the Year
Doug is one of our long time volunteers working with the computer access program. He will be attending The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington fall quarter 2002. He plans on majoring in computer science specializing in assistive technology and education. He also maintains our server. Doug is an inspiration to all and we wish our best of wishes to Doug and his lovely wife Shelly.
If you have any suggestions or comments please let us know. We are trying to put together an up-to-date informational database of assistive technology for disabilities. If you have information on new products please let us know.
You can contact us at:
E-mail dr_bill@polio.dyndns.org
or by regular mail at:
554 S 5th St. # 103
Selah, WA 98942
or by phone at:
(509) 697-4742 -- 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. PST
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