[nabs-l] meeting results and what to do to get a working computerfor college

[Joshua Lester]

Valory, are you a Mac user?
Thanks, Joshua

On 7/20/12, Valerie Gibson <valandkayla at gmail.com> wrote:
> I don't think rehab would buy you a mac though. they don't buy macs for
> anyone anywhere last i heard.  I'l be surprised if someone mentions that
> they got a mac from rehab.  To me, it doesnt' really seem as if they want
> you to have "the best" of an item, just one that works.  While i do agree
> macs are the best, I don't think they will look at it more like, if they
> don't have to spend as much money on a top dollar computer like a mac,
> that's what they'll do.
>
> Not sure what to say about the other things you mentioned, and sorry for the
> discouragement.  But unless rehab has changed policy or something, I
> wouldn't count on them buying you "the best" of something.  However if they
> do, kudos to them. :)
> On Jul 20, 2012, at 12:21 AM, Brandon Keith Biggs wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>> If you graduated high school and got excepted into college, you should
>> just go and tell them that you're going and you need this, this and this
>> in order to be independent. You need to have a technology assessment by a
>> professional blind technology person and it's your right to get that
>> assessment. If your counselor doesn't get you the meeting with the
>> adaptive technology professionals, talk to their supervisor. Let the
>> supervisor know that your rehab counselor is keeping you from succeeding
>> in college and if they want you to pass your classes, you have got to have
>> a computer. Because you aren't someone with time to worry about a
>> technology failure, you really need an apple computer that will be
>> dependable and has the best support in the world.
>> http://www.apple.com/why-mac/
>> This is why you need a mac, and you have not had the experience you want
>> in college with your PC, so because you want the best, you need to have a
>> Mac.
>> First rule of rehab, they want you to do and show what's best for you.
>> They will only guide you if you let them. you must be sure, un moving and
>> firm that this is what you want and there is nothing better you can have,
>> even though there may be things you're uncertain about. Confidence is the
>> key and independence is the way.
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Brandon Keith Biggs
>> -----Original Message----- From: Beth
>> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:01 PM
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nabs-l] meeting results and what to do to get a working
>> computerfor college
>>
>> Hi.  The meeting with rehab was unsuuccessful in doing anything
>> but made me aware of stuff.  They don't want me to have a Mac
>> because they don't feel I should have one.  I understand they
>> don't buy macs in Colorado, but my concern about third party apps
>> fell on deaf ears.  They want me to do a "situational assessment
>> and work adjustment training."  They found an agency for me to
>> work at, and they're forcing me to go to mental health group and
>> counseling therapies.  Honestly, I'm getting tired of this.  I
>> didn't think a mental issue would cause the employment to be the
>> top priority.  But I can't exactly go along with Rehab and their
>> plans.  They pretty much coerced me into doing the work
>> adjustment training, saying that I was "putting the cart before
>> the horse" with college and all.  But most sighted normal people
>> go to college and get a major.  What am I supposed to do?
>> Thanks,
>> Beth
>>
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