[nabs-l] informed choice

[RJ Sandefur]

Beth, you know DBS has done the same thing to me. RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Beth" <thebluesisloose at gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 6:58 PM
Subject: [nabs-l] informed choice


> 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
>
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