RESNA AT-FORUM Listserv
The RESNA AT-FORUM Listserv is an unmoderated discussion list meant to facilitate discussions and exchange of ideas. How to subscribe to the RESNA AT-Forum Listserv: January 31, 2006 A new RESNA Listserve has been established and activated. Subscribers-to-be may subscribe by sending an e-mail to: The following command should be in the body of the e-mail:
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The subject line should be blank. Please note if your e-mail client inserts a signature line, it needs to be removed when sending this subscription request. You will then receive an e-mail requesting that you confirm your subscription. Follow the instructions in the e-mail to confirm it. You will then receive an email that confirms your subscription and contains extensive instructions on how to set up and use the listserv. If you run into any difficulty, please don't hesitate to email me directly at mleongini@resna.org . I can also be reached by telephone 703/524-6686 x310. Marybeth Leongini How to UNsubscribe from the RESNA AT-Forum Listserv: There are two ways to unsubscibe from the RESNA AT-Forum listserv:
Listserv introduction: Listserv stands for "listserver"; it was originally a mailing-list server designed to make group communication simpler. Listserv has evolved into a more powerful tool, but serves the same basic needs. When people subscribe to a listserv, they are placed on a mailing list and receive messages sent by other subscribers. Messages are sent to a central address where they are disseminated to all the subscribers. A listserv allows everyone to read and then respond to everyone's messages. It is similar to a conversation. Of course, private mail can always be sent to a person's private address. Who can subscribe to the RESNA AT-FORUM Listserv: All RESNA members and employees of institutional members, including SIG-11 members will be allowed to subscribe. Individuals who have an interest in assistive technology are also welcome. You must follow the process above to subscribe as only subscribers may post messages to the listserv. How to send a posting to the RESNA AT-FORUM Listserv: To send a message to all the people currently subscribed to the list, just send mail to at-forum@list.resna.org . This is called "sending mail to the list," because you send mail to a single address and the listserv sends copies to all the people who have subscribed. This address is also called the "list address". Your message will then be distributed to all the subscribers. Notice that the address to subscribe is different from the address to post messages. Appropriate postings include:
Basically, anything having to do with RESNA or the assistive technology field can be discussed freely. Modifying the subject line in received postings: You can get 'AT-FORUM' included in the subject line for each list posting you get by sending the command, "set at-forum subj" to listserv@list.resna.org in the body of the message. Send the command without the quotes, and leave the subject line blank. Contributed by Greg McGrew Changing your settings: Go to the following webpage to join or leave the AT-FORUM list, set your subscription type (regular, digest, index, mail header type, acknowlegement options, and temporarily disable delivery of postings. Contributed by Ramon Castillo How to search any RESNA listserv archive: Visit the website link below. You will need to create a password and log in to see the archives on the site You should see a listing of the RESNA list serves that you are subscribed to. Click on the name of the list you want to search. To search the archives for a certain string, subject, or author, click on 'Search Archives'. Contributed by Emily Gregg - 04/23/2008 How to search the AT-Forum archives: Go to the following webpage to search the archives of the AT-Forum listserv by words or phases in the posting body, subject line, or sender's email address. How to access the archives of RESNA Listserv discussions: Go to this webpage to access the archives of the original RESNA listserv (December 2000 through November 2004) as well as the AT-Forum listserv (arranged by month):
Netiquette: Some posts request replies or solicit comments meant only for one person. Please send these messages directly to that person rather than to the list. An example: requests for reviewers. When you select 'reply', your mailer may be posting to the entire list; so please check the address before sending. |