[nabs-l] informed choice

[RJ Sandefur]

Here's RSA's statement on the matter! RJ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Wooten" <mbrianwooten at gmail.com>
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Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] informed choice


>I used informed choice to attend LCB.  The State of Tennessee paid the
> full sum including my transportation to and from Louisiana.  I did not
> have to write a justification letter.  I just went in armed with the
> information that the State had to pay my way to a Center more
> appropriate.  My argument for making this choice was to tell my
> counselor that the facility in Tennessee was wholely inadequate for my
> needs. I wanted to be taught how to live, not just get by.
>
> Sincerley,
>
> Brian Wooten
>
> On 4/25/10, Jorge Paez <jorgeapaez at mac.com> wrote:
>> >From what I understand, the state government gives the commission and 
>> >other
>> such agencies enough funds for programs, even if they are out of state, 
>> and,
>> if you can justify it, I do believe that they are legally bound to pay 
>> the
>> full sum, due to the fact that the government gives them enough money to 
>> do
>> so.
>>
>> I suggest you talk with an attorney though, because it looks like the 
>> thing
>> you have to figure out is if they are legally bound to pay full price. If
>> they are, you can go ahead with your case, but if they're not than you're
>> basically by yourself.
>>
>>
>> Jorge
>>
>>
>>
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>
> -- 
> M. Brian Wooten
> Nashville, Tennessee
> Phone:  615-680-9656
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