[Nfbktad] Update on Buffa

Thu Aug 8 01:07:28 UTC 2013

If you put her name like this "buffahanse" you will find it.

Sent from my iPad

On Aug 7, 2013, at 9:03 PM, "Tonia" <tonton at insightbb.com> wrote:

> 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
> 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
> 
> CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information contained in this e-mail message
> may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you
> believe the message has been sent to you in error, please do not read the
> message, advise the sender by reply e-mail that you have received the
> message in error, and delete the message. Thank you for your cooperation.
> -----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
> 
> CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information contained in this e-mail message
> may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you
> believe the message has been sent to you in error, please do not read the
> message, advise the sender by reply e-mail that you have received the
> message in error, and delete the message. Thank you for your cooperation.
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbktad mailing list
> Nfbktad at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbktad_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Nfbktad:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbktad_nfbnet.org/jglisson%40independence
> placeky.org
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbktad mailing list
> Nfbktad at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbktad_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Nfbktad:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbktad_nfbnet.org/tonia.gatton%40ky.gov
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbktad mailing list
> Nfbktad at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbktad_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Nfbktad:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbktad_nfbnet.org/jenny26%40tds.net
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbktad mailing list
> Nfbktad at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbktad_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Nfbktad:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbktad_nfbnet.org/tonton%40insightbb.com
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Nfbktad mailing list
> Nfbktad at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbktad_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Nfbktad:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbktad_nfbnet.org/spaulding.scott%40gmail.com