Hi Ron,
Although interested 'am unable to do any thing at the moment since I lost
my central vision in my left eye and can't concentrate for any
significant period of time-do keep me informed.
Trust you're enjoying you're weather, et al.
Take Care
Phyllis
On Thu, 10 Jun 1999, David Pfeiffer wrote:
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> Please reply to the addresses below.
>
> Global Forum on Sustainable Food and Nutritional Security c/o A wrote:
> >
> > ----------
> > From: Giuliano, Anna (SDAR)
> > Subject: Launching on the Interactive Database on the Rural disabled
> > Date: Tuesday, 1 de June de 1999 02:56
> >
> > Launching of Interactive Database on the Rural Disabled
> >
> > Dear Friends/Colleagues,
> > FAO is pleased to announce the launching of its interactive database
> > on the integration of rural disabled people in agricultural and
> > agro-industry systems.
> > The main purpose of this database is to provide easy access to
> > rural disabled persons in developing countries and UN, NGOs and other civil
> > society organizations working with the disabled on a range of topics,
> > including information on resource persons, organizations, projects currently
> > involved in integrating the rural disabled in agricultural and agro-industry
> > systems, as well as information on publications, photos and statistics on
> > rural disability concerns.
> > It is hoped that this database will encourage information exchange
> > and networking between the rural disabled and organizations that serve them,
> > and by doing so assist in the integration of this important but long
> > neglected segment of rural society into the mainstream of rural social and
> > economic life.
> > Please note that the database is still at an early stage of
> > development. More pertinent information will be added as the database
> > evolves. Therefore, please send us your comments and suggestions on how we
> > can further improve it, especially with regard to its structure, function
> > and user friendliness.
> > For comments and suggestions, please send an e-mail message to Mr
> > Lawrence
> > Jacobson, FAO Focal Point on Disability Matters, at
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
> > We look forward to your response.
> >
> > The database is accessible at the following URL:
> > http://www.fao.org/sd/ppdirect/rurald/default.htm
> >
> > Best regards.
> > Lawrence Jacobson
> > FAO Focal Point on Disability Matters, SDAR
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