[Blindtlk] Notetakers and Dental Coverage

[Ericka Short]

I can't speak for the technology part, but Judy is right. Marquette dental school provides free or low-cost dental services. These are done by students and supervised by their teachers. The times may not be real convenient but the price is right and you know that they'll be someone with the lexperience watching so they don't make mistakes. Since dental problems are an early sign of other medical issues I'm glad that you're talking to us and getting some ideas. Take care of yourself.

Ericka
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> On Jan 19, 2015, at 8:24 PM, Judy Jones via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Re. dental coverage, is there a school in your area with a dental program that will take clients in the community?  We have a program here at our college, and the offer free dental services for cleanings and a minimal charge for fillings.
> 
> They had the same thing at various technical colleges in WA state as well.
> 
> Now, re. the note taker
> 
> I just purchased the U2 Mini, and love it!  In our state, in order to receive assistance through the state, one must sign up for VR services, and either be going to school or looking for work.  The counselor develops a plan with the end-goal of employment, and if a note taker is needed, one can be purchased.  In Idaho, the item belongs to the client once purchased.  But if the client defects, so to speak, the item can be taken back by the agency.
> 
> Each state is different in the way an agency will handle things.
> 
> This U2 Mini has 18 cells, can fit in my purse, has 32 GB flash, plus will use an SD card, up to 128 GB.  It also has the Daisy and MP3 players, GPS, and uses wireless.  It weighs less than a pound, also has an OTG port you can hook to your computer with the cable that comes with.  The unit itself is priced $3900, quite a bit less than most devices out there.
> 
> When I saw you asking about a "tiny" note taker, this is it.
> 
> You may have to do some more research in your state, but let us know how it goes.
> 
> Judy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Danielle Antoine via blindtlk
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 4:06 PM
> To: blindtech at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Notetakers and Dental Coverage
> 
> Oh heck. I realize that the second part will be oftopic for blindtech.
> Just ignore please or answer if you like.
> 
> Are there still blind folks using tiny notetakers? If so, what is
> popular now. I used to want a BrailleNote but was never approved for
> one and couldn't afford it on my own. Are there discount programs to
> get them now? What is the difference between the new one and the old?
> How does it rank with other popular notetakers and why do some blind
> people qualify to get them through LRS and others don't?
> 
> 
> Next, sitting here ticked off. What do you all who are on affixed
> income and Medicaid do about Dental coverage? I am in need of dental
> cleanings and possible oral surgery/cavity relief and I was told that
> beyond 21 adults aren't covered in Louisiana. Upon, checking the
> website I got same info. I bet if I presented at the hospital I would
> get treated though. I'm a proactive person and DO NOT handle pain
> well! So now I guess my options are get a job with group beneifits
> which is damn near impossible hear, or, self-pay for insurance and
> I've been that route before. Insurance is high and I probably really
> can't afford it on SSI. Stupid I say. Wondering too why it's easier to
> get good proper medical in one city over another?So in orther words, I
> am being denied on the count of my age and the fact I only have
> Medicaid, even though the providers are listed in the Provider Locator
> section. I guess that might be in the View Info section but for some
> reason when I click on it nothing happens.
> 
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