[Blindvet-talk] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Prescription Information

Wed Mar 19 20:46:45 UTC 2014

My thing is it was a collaboration for years on the Envision has come to both NFB and ACB, and I have given beta testing on it, and so has other NFB members, I actually heard of this earlier in the month when the NFB of NY was in Buffalo and that was the 9-11 of this month.  So maybe can we put both the NFB and ACB applaud, even though this is an NFB Division?
Just asking.
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> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:38:58 -0400
> From: chairman at xaviersocietyfortheblind.org
> To: blindvet-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Prescription	Information
> 
> I dunno - how much trouble do you want to stir up? Here is the original
> release that I saw a couple of days ago -
> 
> VS/pharmacy Now Offers "Talking" Prescription Labels for Individuals with
> Vision Impairments Through its Online Pharmacy
> 
> New service on CVS.com is the result of a collaboration with state and
> national organizations for the blind
> 
> Woonsocket, Rhode Island (March 18, 2014) - CVS/pharmacy announced today
> that it now provides ScripTalk talking prescription labels for
> prescriptions ordered for home delivery through its online pharmacy,
> CVS.com. The ScripTalk labels provide a safe and convenient way to access
> information on prescription labels for individuals who cannot read standard
> print. The ScripTalk labels are free to CVS.com pharmacy customers who are
> blind or visually impaired. Customers can also obtain a free ScripTalk
> reader from Envision America that will enable them to listen to the
> information on the ScripTalk label.
> 
> "We are pleased to offer the ScripTalk service to our online pharmacy
> customers who are visually impaired," said Josh Flum, Senior Vice President
> of Retail Pharmacy at CVS Caremark. "Enhancing access to important
> information about prescriptions is in keeping with our purpose of helping
> people on their path to better health."
> 
> Today's announcement is the result of collaboration between CVS/pharmacy,
> the American Foundation for the Blind, American Council of the Blind and
> California Council of the Blind. These groups applauded CVS/pharmacy's
> actions.
> 
> "The lack of accessible labels on prescription drug containers puts people
> with vision loss at serious risk of medication mishaps," said Paul
> Schroeder, Vice President of Programs & Policy at the American Foundation
> for the Blind. "We applaud CVS/pharmacy for taking steps to provide speech
> access to label information for customers with vision loss along with its
> willingness to evaluate methods to improve large print labels."
> 
> "This agreement is a positive step that allows for a greater level
> of privacy, safety, and independence for blind and visually impaired
> Americans of all ages who take prescription medications," said Kim
> Charlson, president of the American Council of the Blind.
> 
> "The California Council of the Blind applauds CVS's willingness to offer
> access to the information on prescription medication labels. As a result of
> this initiative, persons who are blind or visually impaired who use CVS
> mail order to fill their prescription needs will have the same direct, and
> independent access to label information as do sighted customers," stated
> Donna Pomerantz, President, California Council of the Blind.
> 
> To request the labels with a prescription ordered through cvs.com, the
> number to call at cvs.com is 888-227-3403. Questions about the ScripTalk
> system should be directed to Envision America at 800-890-1180. It is
> recommended that you call cvs.com first.
> 
> About CVS/pharmacy
> 
> CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS),
> is America's leading retail pharmacy with more than 7,600 CVS/pharmacy and
> Longs Drug stores. CVS/pharmacy is reinventing pharmacy to help people on
> their path to better health by providing the most accessible and
> personalized expertise, both in its stores and online at CVS.com. General
> information about CVS/pharmacy and CVS Caremark is available at
> http://info.cvscaremark.com./<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.cvscaremark.com.%2F&h=MAQGf4Hve&enc=AZPcS7Yu48sb2yb30ufK11R7dtCGSARKMXFw1THogrcFEj4mIZ4a5_Tsn9kZ3UFlfYZN3bpFxBMNtZ0IP9fNLdeCubO3fE6m_1H-WbD4VtUKopwu-1KKey_x0ZEGheYHydbQXxEOAstdsKKNkL8Io0Xz&s=1>
> 
> About American Council of the Blind (ACB) and California Council of the
> Blind (CCB)
> 
> American Council of the Blind is a national consumer-based advocacy
> organization working on behalf of blind and visually impaired Americans
> throughout the country with members organized through seventy state and
> special interest affiliates. California Council of the Blind is the
> California affiliate of the ACB and is a statewide membership organization
> with 40 local chapters and statewide special interest associations. ACB and
> CCB are dedicated to improving the quality of life, equality of opportunity
> and independence of all people who have visual impairments. Their members
> and affiliated organizations have a long history of commitment to the
> advancement of policies and programs which will enhance independence for
> people who are blind and visually impaired. More information about ACB and
> CCB can be found by visiting
> www.acb.org<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acb.org%2F&h=bAQEX1ohX&enc=AZOgQxavPexCHqDI--pR_7xntw4x94CRBGq09rn41lZUHHavNdsmNZlCnuia8Z7JmqrCwJKUjDbgkASIyL2qsdoW8ckeB-L3T9yS6LwDzi8K2JD20vFyqunGyOxwFS-dZud_5Q1_Iiy7VBkLKbPUR69A&s=1>
>  and http://www.ccbnet.org./<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ccbnet.org.%2F&h=IAQGwzSu7&enc=AZMa3MjAexxKmU4nUpdUA3YeWagdQ6p4zPwhmb_7vgR2m0rCczqrTsuNrSHrXDE3n6p-qpIgQdM7qBPIswAXb1-zUaS_bu3bCxYmuyfiqWqeQJzXk5pDiYLasawPXB4N3czsCu3pPdJNxvVvWtx4RSE7&s=1>
> 
> About American Foundation for the Blind
> 
> The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that
> expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities include
> broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and
> tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and
> promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by
> providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. AFB
> is also proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the over forty
> years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB. For more information
> visit AFB online at
> www.afb.org.<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.afb.org.%2F&h=mAQFEnIvl&enc=AZN9pbjbN4ShmssMMkj1MWsB5ZmR5KlujqNkufLqDfYq1_8XgtLYhfRP3Vkf8jxu9q_6cjmoDCDtouNsnIQaY0EpyRIhhrt47mDuEfx3mk_TBaFjRflmNBdCTUMM_NVakOw6dGEdtVQ5Irxn9vM0_oOC&s=1>
> 
> 
> On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 4:30 PM, Dwight Sayer
> <misterconsultant50 at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
> > I was thinking about posting it to our Vets Gazette page,
> > Do you think that should be added to the posting?
> > Dwight
> >
> >
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Blindvet-talk [mailto:blindvet-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > Chairman XSB
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 4:29 PM
> > To: Info and discussion list for blind veterans.
> > Subject: Re: [Blindvet-talk] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Prescription
> > Information
> >
> > I notice they left out the bit about how the ACB and the AFB were
> > instrumental in the negotiation to bring this all about.
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 4:27 PM, Dwight Sayer
> > <misterconsultant50 at gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> > > See below the latest on Script Talk for CVS Pharmacy Customers.
> > >
> > > Dwight D. Sayer
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Nfbnet-members-list
> > > [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> > > On
> > > Behalf Of Freeh, Jessica (by way of David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>)
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 3:17 PM
> > > To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> > > Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Prescription Information
> > >
> > >
> > > Dear Fellow Federationists:
> > >
> > > We wanted to share some good news about the availability of
> > > prescription information. CVS/pharmacy has announced that it now
> > > provides ScripTalk talking prescription labels for prescriptions
> > > ordered for home delivery through its online pharmacy, CVS.com. The
> > > ScripTalk labels provide a convenient way to access information on
> > > prescription labels privately and independently for individuals who
> > > cannot read print.  The ScripTalk labels are free to CVS.com pharmacy
> > customers who are blind or have low vision.
> > > Customers can obtain from Envision America a free ScripTalk reader,
> > > which is needed to hear the information on the ScripTalk label. To
> > > request that the labels be attached to your prescriptions ordered
> > > through CVS.com, call CVS.com at 888-227-3403.  To obtain your free
> > > ScripTalk reader, call Envision America at 800-890-1180. It is
> > > recommended that you call CVS.com first.
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > > Chris Danielsen, Director of Public Relations NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
> > > THE BLIND
> > >
> > >
> > >
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