[nabs-l] informed choice

Beth thebluesisloose at gmail.com
Fri Apr 23 02:58:41 UTC 2010


I'd like to do that, actually.  I e-mailed Dan Hicks, who's president
I think in Florda, but nno response came.  I'd like to actually give
Mr. Hicks a call and express what has happened.
Beth

On 4/22/10, Kerri Kosten <kerrik2006 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Beth:
>
> Have you tried calling the NFB of Florida president and explaining the
> situation to him/her?
> I think that'd be your best bet to effectively get the NFB involved.
> Hope this helps!
>
> Kerri
>
> On 4/22/10, Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 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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