[NFBF-Tampa] Information from Self-Reliance, center for Independent Living

[Ed Sanders]

Ah,Thanks.

On 6/11/2019 9:52 AM, Louise Peyton via NFBF-Tampa wrote:
>
> Hi, Ed:
>
> DBS stopped providing free canes back in 2014 when they ran out.  If 
> you’re an active client receiving services, they will still buy one 
> for you from the Lighthouse.  Being an open active client is the key 
> for getting a cane from the Lighthouse through DBS.
>
> Louise
>
> *From:*NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Ed 
> Sanders via NFBF-Tampa
> *Sent:* Monday, June 10, 2019 6:50 PM
> *To:* Louise Peyton via NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Ed Sanders <griffsanders at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Information from Self-Reliance, center for 
> Independent Living
>
> Louise, hey, how are ya? When did stop providing guide cains to their 
> clients?
>
> On 6/10/2019 4:41 PM, Louise Peyton via NFBF-Tampa wrote:
>
>     Barbara:
>
>     This is really good news.  Glad to hear Self Reliance is now
>     providing folding canes.  I remember people going to DBS, but that
>     service is no longer available.  Also, the disability scholarship
>     is great.
>
>     Louise
>
>     *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>     <mailto:nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Barbara Gaw
>     via NFBF-Tampa
>     *Sent:* Monday, June 10, 2019 2:44 PM
>     *To:* 'NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List' <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
>     <mailto:nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
>     *Cc:* Barbara Gaw <gawberg at verizon.net> <mailto:gawberg at verizon.net>
>     *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] Information from Self-Reliance, center for
>     Independent Living
>
>     Hello Tampa NFB Chapter members,
>
>     I hope all is well with everyone.  I would like to share some news
>     from Self-Reliance, Inc. our center for independent living here in
>     Tampa.  Self-Reliance is now providing FREE white folding canes
>     for residents of Hillsborough County.  So if you have misplaced or
>     broken your white cane and are not interested in waiting for one
>     to be shipped to you, don’t want the rigid cane provided by the
>     national NFB office, or really don’t want to pay the 40 or 50
>     dollars you will be charged by the Lighthouse, go to Self-Reliance
>     for a new folding cane.  The address is 8901 N. Armenia Av. Tampa,
>     FL.  The phone number for Self-Reliance is (813)375-3965.  If you
>     need a special length other than the ones they have in stock, one
>     will be ordered for you; it will probably be received within a day
>     or two.  You won’t be responsible for ordering it online or
>     mailing off a cane request.
>
>     In other news from Self-Reliance, we will now be offering a
>     scholarship for students with disabilities who live in
>     Hillsborough County to be used for post-secondary education.  The
>     scholarship application and requirements will be available soon on
>     our website at Self-Reliance.org.  If you know of anyone who is
>     planning on going to or is currently in college, planning on going
>     to or is enrolled at a technical school and has a documented
>     disability, please share this information. Good luck to all who apply!
>
>     Have a great week,
>
>     Barbara Gaw
>
>
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