[nabs-l] informed choice

Sat Apr 24 23:57:48 UTC 2010

Beth,
You need to justify to your VR counselor why an NFB training center is
better for you than an in state center and how Colorado specifically
meets your needs. You need to provide them with as much detail as
possible and you shouldn't say things like, it's jusst better. For
example, if you are interested in an NFB training center because you'd
be living in an apartment tell VR that you'd rather be in an
environment where you would have to cook, and clean for yourself. You
need to prove to them why living in a dormatory style environment is
more detramental to your independence than helpful.  You can usually
obtain what you need from agencies like voc rehab as long as you are
explicit, coherent, and straightforward.  I hope this helps.

Domonique

On 4/23/10, Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'll actually get in touch with Kathy.  I was in touch with her fora
> while, so maybe she knows about what went on.
> Beth
>
> On 4/23/10, Brian Wooten <mbrianwooten at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I used hte informed choice option to leave Tennessee and attend the
>> Center in Louisiana.  The former Florida State President was there at
>> the same time as I was.  So I know it can be done. You may want to
>> contact her for advice.  Her name is kathy Davis.  Wonderful person to
>> speak with.
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Brian Wooten
>> Nashville, Tennessee
>> Phone:  615 680 9656
>>
>> On 4/22/10, Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I like Carolyn's suggestion of writing the local Lions Club.  What's
>>> the way to do it?  Snail mail?  I'm not much of a snail mail person as
>>> I am an e-mail person.  Who should I e-mail?  Thanks.
>>> Beth
>>>
>>> On 4/23/10, Kerri Kosten <kerrik2006 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 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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>> M. Brian Wooten
>> Nashville, Tennessee
>> Phone:  615-680-9656
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