[Iabs-talk] Fw: Special Project Conducted by NFB and Diagnostic Dev ices, (DDI)...

[Patti Gregory-Chang]

Ladies and Gentlemen:



My name is Bernadette M. Jacobs.  I am a member of the National Federation 
of the Blind, (NFB), and have been for many, many years.  I am also 
currently working as a "Consultant" with Diagnostic Devices, INC., (DDI), 
makers of the "New Prodigy Voice," the very newest of the Talking Glucose 
Monitoring Systems for the Blind/Visually Impaired diabetic.



As everyone here that we are addressing is well aware, independent 
monitoring of one's blood sugars is vital and of utmost importance in our 
diabetes management!!!  "A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH!!!"



We of the National Federation of the Blind, (NFB),along with Diagnostic 
Devices, INC., (DDI) are well aware that there are many, many blind/visually 
impaired diabetic patients who not only do not have meters they can 
independently use,but they are unable to receive such a meter because many 
insurance companies, brokers, and managed care facilities do not have these 
meters either on their formularies, or simply do not consider us "In 
Network."



DDI, and NFB are currently working together with insurance companies and 
other managed care facilities in an effort to make things happen so that the 
"New Prodigy Voice" is available to anyone and everyone who needs a talking 
meter which he/she can use completely independently  After all, Independence 
is what we're all about!!



This is where we need "Your" help here folks!!!  For those of you who need a 
talking glucose monitoring system and need more options available to you, I 
would cordially, as well as personally invite anyone to contact me off list 
at:



Bernadette M. Jacobs

1501 Langford Road

Gwynn Oak, MD 21207-4958

Home Phone: 410-455-5311.

Email: bandbjacobs at verizon.net



For anyone who doesn't have computer access, I am a Grade Two Braille 
reader.  Also for those with Limited Long Distance, you can call me and I'll 
simply offer to call you back to help you.



Cordially,



Bernadette M. Jacobs