Instead of printing telephone books in France, every home has a small computer terminal with an 8-inch screen to look up telephone numbers. The service has grown to include plane and train schedules, commercial advertising, personal ads, and games. Michel P., co-chair of VHL France, demonstrates that you can find VHL France on the Minitel by dialing 3615 code CNA*VHL. You would find two pages of information about VHL, and could send a message to Michel. Or on the Internet, write to Michel or any other VHLFA member or volunteer in care of info@vhl.org.

As published in the VHL Family Forum, 3:4, December 1995. For permission to reprint, please contact the VHL Family Alliance, editor@vhl.org. Further information is available from the VHL Family Alliance, info@vhl.org.