[nabs-l] informed choice

[Beth]

Hi, guys.  This is an update concerning the Colorado trip.  I am
hoping to start May 10, but DBS (Division of Blind Services) in
Florida wants to only pay a certain amount leaving $350 per month to
be paid.  I am having a big problem.  My family wants me to go to
Louisiana, but because I have issues beyond blindness, mental health,
that have to be taken care of in a more established setting, I choose
Colorado.  Littleton and Denver have more servies for blind people and
those of us fighting mental illnesses that go beyond blindness.  The
policy that DBS gave me was that they wanted to pay for in-state
services and only sponsor in-state portions of the stay in Colorado.
How is this a violation of informed choice?  How can I go about
getting the extra $350 per month?  ANy help would be appreciated.  I
think the NFB needs to get up on its feet and fight this because to be
honest, the Florida services are not good and Ruston doesn't have
enough to accommodte my specific needs.
Beth