[nabs-l] informed choice

Sun Apr 25 01:13:58 UTC 2010

What about a place like LCB? Could I say something like, "At the LCB, 
students are required to take Braille, computers, and home and personal 
mannagement. However, what sets LCB appart from a traditional center, is 
that since you live in an appartment, You're required to utelize the skills 
you learn in class on a dailly basis.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Domonique Lawless" <dlawless86 at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
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Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] informed choice


> 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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> Or how would you word it?