[Blind-rollers] not very good news today

[Heather]

Well, tell that jurk that he could be sued  under the ada who the hell is he to tell you cant get a powered chair, where is is degree in mobility instruction SO do you have contact the national office, they should be able to get you some resources. The NFB national office might be able to give you your state and local contacts. I would request to have a certified onm instructor to go to your evaluation; that is your right!  Do not give up. I came to my eval with my state rep for the nfb on speed dial and my attorney too just in case! Just come prepared for everything. I did not have to use speed dial or my lawyer but, they knew I had it. SO no one told me know about anything. If you go in knowing your rights, they more likely not mess with you; law suits are such a pain for the person being sued! Cheers Heather 
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From: Lauren Merryfield via Blind-Rollers
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 5:53 PM
To: 'Blind wheelchair users list'
Cc: Lauren Merryfield
Subject: [Blind-rollers] not very good news today

Hi,

The physical therapist came out this afternoon to see what kind of cushion
they could get for me that would help me not have so many painful pressure
sores on my butt and backs of thighs. My current wheelchair doesn't have
any. If I use a pillow, I feel like I will be dumped out, which I might. 

 

I told her about the upcoming evaluation and she said there was no way Bill
Pierce would allow a blind person to get a motorized wheelchair. She said he
has never allowed this. 

 

I told her I knew of blind people who used them and I have phone numbers.
So I still might need to call on someone maybe at the last minute, when I am
in the evaluation. 

 

She said probably he would recommend an air cushion but he didn't know how I
would keep the pressure correct.  Oh brother/sister!

 

Thanks,

Lauren

 

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