[Nfbktad] Update on Buffa

Tonia tonton at insightbb.com
Thu Aug 8 01:03:10 UTC 2013


Jennifer, I haven't tried the app yet but I just typed her name in the visit
search edit box on the web site, went to search results and found a link to
her name.  You are spelling it correctly; so I'm not sure what the problem
is with the app.  I'll try to check it out tomorrow and let you know if I
figure out a solution.

Tonia    

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Hall
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 5:51 PM
To: NFB of Kentucky, Technology Assistance Division
Subject: Re: [Nfbktad] Update on Buffa

Tonia,
I set up the Caring Bridge App and it tells me they cannot find her page.
You do spell her name, Buffa Hanse?  Everything else was quite accessible on
the app!  Thanks so much again for sharing this with us!  Could you also
email me offlist at jennifer.hall at tds.net and let me know your new email?  I
was sure you had changed it from the Insight address.  

Blessings,
Jennifer Hall 

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 7, 2013, at 2:39 PM, "Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)" <Tonia.Gatton at ky.gov>
wrote:

Thank you John.  That's very sweet.  I sure hope so.

T




Tonia Gatton
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KY Office for the blind
Charles W McDowell Center
8412 Westport Road
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-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John Glisson
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 3:37 PM
To: 'NFB of Kentucky, Technology Assistance Division'
Subject: Re: [Nfbktad] Update on Buffa

Thank you for sharing and being so thoughtful, Tonia!!!  Healing for Buffa
is flowing through you on behalf of many Kentuckians!  Blessings, John g.

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfbktad [mailto:nfbktad-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gatton, Tonia
(OFB-LV)
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 3:14 PM
Subject: [Nfbktad] Update on Buffa

For those of you who don't already know, Buffa Hanse was recently hit by a
car while crossing a major intersection and sustained some pretty severe
injuries; including bleeding on the brain and numerous broken bones (facial
bones, arm, wrist, ribs, both legs and ankle).  I talked to her for the
first time today and she actually sounded quite good considering...  In
typical "Buffa" fashion, she's ready to get on with it; and is eager to
recover and get back to work.  All of her surgeries seem to have gone well.
She's on strong pain meds but says she's not worried about the pain.  She's
more concerned about having to use a wheelchair when she returns to work.
That's our Buffa!

She says she's not allowed to put any weight on her leg for at least 8 to 12
weeks and she can't use her left arm at all right now.

Today she is being moved to a skilled nursing facility for several weeks of
rehab.  She hates that she's having to go to a "nursing home"; but
apparently she needs more rehab than what her insurance would pay for at an
actual rehab facility.  I'll forward the new contact info when I get it.  

A friend from Buffa's synagogue has set up a page for her on
caringbridge.org.  This is a site where you can view updates on her
condition and leave messages for her.  Just do a search for her name and a
link will come up to her page.  Just a note though: you do have to set up an
account.  Also, there is a Caring Bridge mobile app for the iPhone.  I'm not
sure about android.  She said someone is reading the messages people post to
her; and she really seemed to enjoy hearing everybody's get well wishes.
So, I encourage you to sign up and leave her a note; since it's such an easy
way for us to get updates and keep in touch with her.

I am still collecting money for a gift and probably won't get it out in the
mail to her until next week; since I have to wait until I get the address of
the nursing facility.  So, if you haven't already and would like to
contribute, you can either bring me cash, mail a check to my home or the
McDowell Center or send it via PayPal.  My PayPal account is
tonton at insightbb.com.

If you'd like to call Buffa, she still has the same cell phone number that
she had when she was in Louisville.  Feel free to email or call me, if you
don't have it.  I'd be more than happy to help braille any cards or letters
to send to her.  

Please forward this info to anyone who you think would want to know about
Buffa's accident.  I'm trying to get the word out to all her friends and
former coworkers in KY but I've no doubt left out some people.

I'll wrap up by sharing that when I asked Buffa what we could do for her or
if she needed anything; she just requested for us to pray that her bones
heal properly and that she have a quick recovery.  So, please continue to
keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Tonia    



Tonia Gatton
Assistive Technology Specialist
KY Office for the blind
Charles W McDowell Center
8412 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
800-346-2115
(502) 429-4460 ext 224
(502) 429-7113 fax
tonia.gatton at ky.gov

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