[nabs-l] Independence with a Price Tag

[Joe Orozco]

Dear list,

I'm continuously appalled at the price tags associated with adaptive
technology.  While you're in college you might receive assistance from your
rehab agency to purchase equipment.  You may get some assistance after you
find a job, but inevitably there comes a point when the expense comes
directly from your own pocket.  I wonder how many people have had to settle
for outdated technology because they simply cannot afford it.  But, that's
the thing.  I'm only assuming there are tons of people who cannot afford
this technology.  I'd like to lead a campaign to call public attention to
this monopoly, and, I'd like to hear your thoughts on whether or not you
think me crazy.  If my assumption is wrong, I'll keep my views to myself.
If there is a high number of people unable to tap into emerging software
simply because they cannot pay for it, I'd like to hear from you.  I
understand the technology itself costs a lot of money to develop.  Yet, it
seems more of the price boost is owed to extravagant government contracts
that allow the few players to charge something like $6,200 for a device
that, despite its best advertisements, does not perform completely on par
with its mainstream counterparts.

At this time I have only a vague idea for a strategy.  Yet it's something
I'm willing to build up if the need can be clearly identified.

Looking forward to your input,

Joe Orozco

"A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the
crowd."--Max Lucado
 

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