[Blindtlk] NFB Financial Assistence?

Thu Sep 24 02:18:27 UTC 2009

I've been in contact with Fred Wurtzel our president, but I don't
believe there's a chapter "right in my area". Unfortunately I live in
a rural spot & have no access to drivers or to walk anywhere. He did
recommend I get a hold of a Mike Ellis, but he helps you get new
computers & as I said, I don't want a new computer, unless I find out
it's absolutely necessary to get one.
Michelle

On 9/23/09, Cindy Handel <cindy425 at verizon.net> wrote:
> Michelle,
>
> Are you part of an NFB chapter in your area?  Do you think they have anyone,
> knowledgeable in computers, who could look at your computer for you?
>
> Cindy
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michelle Medina" <michellem86 at gmail.com>
> To: "Dave Wright" <gymnastdave at sbcglobal.net>; "Blind Talk Mailing List"
> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 12:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] NFB Financial Assistence?
>
>
> Marion & Dave,
> Thank you both. I really appreciate your quick responses.
>
> I'm not looking for a new computer though. As I explained last night,
> I'm stretched to thin already & don't have the money, not to mention,
> I just purchased this computer in May of 2008. So it's only been a
> year & 4 months that I've had it. I would like the computer to be
> fixed, not to have to go out & buy a new one, especially considering
> how young it is.
> My Dell lasted me 6 years, however it appears that I've made a mistake
> buying a "home-built PC" this time around, & now lack a computer
> professional who can take a look at it & figure out why JAW's is
> continuously stuttering & why I'm continuously having difficulties
> with IE 7.
>
> Again, thank you for the information though, & should I need a new
> computer in the future, or somehow pay off the current loan on this
> computer & be able to get a new one, I'll keep this information in
> mind & store it in my archives for future reference.
> Michelle
>
> On 9/23/09, Dave Wright <gymnastdave at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Good morning Michelle,
>> Please find attached information on the NFB Technology lone  program. If
>> you
>> should have questions, please feel free to contact
>> Curtis Chong
>>
>>       curtischong at earthlink.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Best Regards:
>> Dave Wright
>> Work Phone: 347-422-7085
>> Email:
>> dwrigh6 at gmail.com
>> WebPage:
>> http://www.knfbreader.com
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Michelle Medina" <michellem86 at gmail.com>
>> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:54 PM
>> Subject: [Blindtlk] NFB Financial Assistence?
>>
>>
>>>I just read an OT about the NFB working with the ACB.
>>> In that, someone mentioned that the NFB offers financial assistance. . .
>>>
>>> If I read that correctly, what exactly do you have to do to get
>>> it/become a full fledged member so you can get it? How does it help
>>> you if you are eligible for said financial assistance?
>>>
>>> I'm asking, because I've finally re-joined the comission.
>>> Short story, I left because they weren't helping me in the ways I
>>> needed, & now I've re-joined hoping that things are better after
>>> having taken a 4 year break, but it appears that they aren't.
>>>
>>> My computer needs to be fixed. Not just "so it works", but so it's
>>> "fixed". Since I don't currently have a job, & the comission is part
>>> of the economic growth & labor department (& focussed on getting
>>> people employed), my computer, because it is, right this moment, a
>>> personal computer, doesn't qualify to be "completely fixed".
>>> I don't understand this concept, so if anyone can shed light on it,
>>> I'll be eternally greatful. I mean, say, that I was going to get a job
>>> through the computer, but I don't currently have one. (Because my
>>> computer doesn't work properly & could end up failing on me should I
>>> decide to take a computer job. In which case, the work wouldn't get
>>> finished, & I'd look like a slacker to my employer because I couldn't
>>> get it done. Then when I tried to get a new job, I wouldn't be able to
>>> use my former employer as a reference because I proved unreliable,
>>> although it wasn't my fault). Doesn't it make sense for my computer to
>>> be "completely" fixed as opposed to "just bearly limping along"? I'd
>>> think that if I did get a job where a computer was involved, & my
>>> computer is worse off then it is at this moment, then the comission
>>> would actually have to shell out more money. So wouldn't it make more
>>> sense to just fix the problem now?
>>> I get SSI every month & my family is also currently in the process of
>>> losing our home.
>>> If I had the money to shell out, I would, because I know there are
>>> others who need services just as much as I do, but I don't have it.
>>>
>>> So anyway, my original question was/is: Does the NFB offer financial
>>> assistance? If so, what can that financial assistance be used for? &
>>> finally, if they offer it, what do I have to do in order to qualify
>>> for it?
>>>
>>> I apologize if this sounds angry, but the truth is, I am angry.
>>> Boiling actually, & any help that I can receive that would relieve
>>> some of this worrying/panicking would greatly be appreciated.
>>> Thank you all for reading,
>>> Michelle
>>>
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