[nabs-l] informed choice

[Kerri Kosten]

Hi Beth:

I hate it when people don't respond by email as I'm much more of an
email person rather than phone but yeah you should call him if he does
not respond to your emails.

Kerri

On 4/22/10, Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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