Shirley is one of our mentors for DOUA. She always greets new students when they come into our training center. She remembers birthdays and has kind words for our members. Shirley also is very knowledgeable about glassware, postcards, pottery, China and doing research. She has made many contributions to our Research Library and is willing to lend a hand when someone needs to learn something quickly.

Shirley also has great rapport with many of our members. She is willing to call, chat or use her mic on IM messaging to help members with an issue where they need one on one help.

Shirley even took time out of her vacation to spend with a member at her home to help her learn how to crop photos, use ftp and work on her own website. Shirley's caring and concern are always evident when you visit the training center. She puts people at ease and put a smile on every one's face. She is a wonderful asset to the DOUA community.

She's a big fan of butterflies. Get to know her and you'll know why.

Her website Shirley's Delight and her eBay ID is perfectly named. She is a delight!

Monica Doyle Shows and Tells

Monica Doyle is a fantistic supporter of the DOUA. Her ability to assist some of us who really have issues grasping concepts of selling on eBay has made of one of the "most wanted" mentors.

Her website Just Show Me How explains exactly what she does: she shows people how to work on eBay from start to finish. She walks you through each step of the proces from registering to shipping your items when it sells.

She is able to work directly with you through a program that allows her access to your computer. It's so much easier than just talking on the phone, or IM'ing or emailing. This is the real deal.

Monica puts you at ease right from the start. Her voice is friendly. She is patient and understanding. Some of us with disABILITIES need reminders or help with remembering things. We may get nervous when we know someone is helping us one on one and forget things. But Monica gets this. It's not an issue to her or something foreign that she has to learn.

Monica is an assest to our group and a very loyal friend.

Here's a quote from the Just Show Me How website home page:

The staff of Just Show Me How is proud to be mentors to the DOUA. We are honored to be able to assist others and make their lives a little richer.

No Monica, you're making our lives richer. Thank You!

Coleman and DOUA

Coleman is a vital and important member of the DOUA - Disabled Online Users Association- family. He is a mentor, which means that he has graduated from student and is capable and willing to assist other members. Coleman mainly helps others in DOUA with html, templates and anything to do with computers. (Sorry I don't know a lot of computer lingo. I should because Coleman has mentored me so much!)

But the most important part of Coleman being a mentor is his ability to empathize with others who are having a difficult time. He says the right words, goes out of his way to contact members and is always available for chats. Coleman has been through a lot in his life. So when someone is hurting, he understands.

His jokes and sense of humor are a great add to the mixture too. We never know what Coleman will post! That makes being part of DOUA not only a place to learn but a place to have some good ole fashioned fun too.