[Nfb-krafters-korner] New member

[slery]

Cathy,

We are a very supportive group. This division is under the National
Federation of the Blind and there are many other divisions as well as state
and local chapters.

The main website is:

www.nfb.org

>From there, look under members. If you need any help with finding your local
chapter, let me know. There is probably a chapter near you and you can meet
other blind people and they can give you all the ins and outs of resources
specific to your area.

Good luck.

Also, just to bring this back to crafts, what are you currently working on?

Cindy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> ctlss at aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 11:19 AM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New member
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> 
> Cindy,? Thanks for the encouragement. Both my eye doctor and 
> my general care physician have said they will be willing to 
> support my application, so I do feel encouraged. Now I have 
> to fill out the form and set the wheels in motion. Cathy inn MA
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: slery <slerythema at insightbb.com>
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists' 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:52 pm
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New member
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> 
> Cathy, 
> 
> One, I'm sure the other MA residents on list can help you but 
> if your doctor is filling out forms then this would be your 
> paratransit system.
> 
> Two, if you cannot drive, even though you technically don't 
> have the numbers for legal blindness, you should qualify for 
> this. The only thing might be a problem is the 3/4 mile rule. 
> You stated the lack of public transportation in your area. 
> You need to live within 3/4 mile of the nearest fixed route 
> bus stop. This does include express routes that have very 
> limited pick up times. Be sure to play up the fact that your 
> vision is hindering your ability to get around.
> 
> Sometimes, we need to seem a little more helpless with the 
> paratransit evaluators to make sure we qualify. Do not feel 
> bad about doing this. If you do not have other means of 
> transportation, then you need this service. I am sure that 
> you have worked your whole life contributing your tax dollars 
> so do not feel bad about using this service now.
> 
> You may also need to coach your eye doctor on what to put 
> down on the forms.
> 
> You can do this and remember we are all standing behind you. 
> I want to see you go wherever you want whenever you want and 
> not to be limited by your lack of driving. Good luck and let 
> us all know how it goes.
> 
> Feel free to contact me off-list if you have any more questions.
> 
> Cindy
> slerythema at insightbb.com
> 
> 
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