NHU Community Forum for People with Disabilities

Forum FAQ

Here is a brief explanation of some of the questions you may have about the NHU Community Forum.

Q: Do I have to register To use the NHU Community Forum?

  • A: Anyone may view the NHU Community Forum. However, to post messages or use any of the features of the Forum, you must be a member and register. Joining is free. You will not need to use your real name, you must choose a user name and you will need to send us a valid e-mail address.
  • To learn how to register, go to Join Now!

Q: Can I put html tags anywhere in my posts?

  • A: No. You can not use HTML tags in posts. Instead use MyCode in posts. This code is similar to HTML, but safe, simplified and standardized for Forum use to add effects and formatting to your posts. Further information is available on the Forum's Help facility. To access, go to the forum, click the Help link near the top of the page. When the help screen appears, click MyCode, a complete chart of the Forum Code is available.

Q: How can I change my registration profile?

  • A: You may easily change or update any info stored in your registration profile, using the "Control Panel" click the "User CP" link located in the upper left hand corner of most any page. From there, choose the appropriate link under the "Your Profile" section and change or update any desired items, then proceed to click the submit button locted at the bottom of the page for changes to take effect. You may change any items, except your username.

Q: Can I customize the Forum?

  • A: Any customization options are in your registration profile. At some point during your stay, you may decide you need to update your information, your password, or your email address. You may modify information stored in your registration profile, using the "Control Panel," click the "User CP" link located in the upper left hand corner of most any page. From there, choose the appropriate link under the "Your Profile" section and change or update any desired items, then proceed to click the submit button locted at the bottom of the page for changes to take effect.

Q: Can I attach files?

  • A: For security reasons, you may not attach files to any posts. You may cut and paste text into your posts or use BB Code to provide hyperlinks to outside documents.

Q: Can I search?

  • A: Yes. Click the "Search" link located near the top of the screen. A search screen will appear where you can specify your search criteria.

Q: Can I add a standard signature to my posts?

  • A: Yes. You can define your signature in your registration profile, Click the Profile link located near the top of the screen. Simply identify yourself by typing your username and password and all of your profile information will appear on screen. Scroll down until you see the Signature box and enter the information you want to appear at the end of your posts.

Q: Are cookies used?

  • A: Cookies are used.

    MyBB makes use of cookies to store your login information if you are registered, and your last visit if you are not.

    Cookies are small text documents stored on our ocmputer; the cookies set by this forum can only be used on this website and pose no security risk.

    Cookies on this forum also track the specific topics you have read and when you last read them.

    When you login, you set a cookie on your machine so that you can browse the forums without having to enter your username and password each time. Logging out clears that cookie to ensure nobody else can browse the Forum as you. To log out, click the log out link at the top right hand corner of the Forum. In the event you cannot log out, clearing cookies on your machine will take the same effect.

    To clear all cookies set by this forum, you can visit Use of Cookies on MyBB under the "Help" link at the top right corner of the forum and click on the link at the bottom of the article.

Q: What are announcements?

  • A: Announcements are one-way communications from either a forum moderator or a bulletin board administrator. No one may post replies to these announcements. If you want to discuss a specific announcement, you will need to create a new topic in the appropriate forum.

Q: What do I do if I lose my username and/or password

  • A: When you click login, it shows a login screen. Click 'Lost your password?' on the login screen. It will bring up another screen where you enter your email address to request a new password from NHU. Another option is to email the forum administrator at horizons@new-horizons.org.

Q: Can I be notified by email if someone responds to my topic?

  • A: When you create a new topic, you have the option of receiving an email notification every time someone posts a reply to your topic. To use this feature, check the email notification box on the "New Topic" forum when you create your new topic.

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