[Nfbf-l] informed choice

[Beth]

Right.  I was thinking of going out in the community to get a
therapist, but I don't think there would be a good therapist in
Ruston, so ...  That's what I'm thinking.  And that would be hopefully
paid by insurance.  But yeah, I have my work cut out for me in seeking
funds.
Beth

On 4/23/10, Rick Brown <rlbrown1 at verizon.net> wrote:
> Beth, hopefully this can clarify some things. First, you do have the right
> for informed choice to choose where you want to go for training. But, you
> have to remember, DBS falls under the Department of Education, and just like
> attending college, they will pay for in state education. You have to pay the
> rest out of your pocket. In college, most people put in for scholarships to
> fund the rest. I know there are no scholarships for attending a training
> center, but like Carolyn stated, there are local agencies that may assist
> you. So, under the guidelines of DBS, they have the right to pay for only
> the in state portion of your training. Second, the training center where you
> want to go does not have a counselor for your mental issues. They will send
> you out in the community to seek therapy. Beth, you have your work cut out
> for you in seeking funds for your training. I wish you the best!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Beth
> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 6:59 PM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list; NFB of Florida
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> Subject: [Nfbf-l] informed choice
>
> Hi, guys.  This is an update concerning the Colorado trip.  I am
> hoping to start May 10, but DBS (Division of Blind Services) in
> Florida wants to only pay a certain amount leaving $350 per month to
> be paid.  I am having a big problem.  My family wants me to go to
> Louisiana, but because I have issues beyond blindness, mental health,
> that have to be taken care of in a more established setting, I choose
> Colorado.  Littleton and Denver have more servies for blind people and
> those of us fighting mental illnesses that go beyond blindness.  The
> policy that DBS gave me was that they wanted to pay for in-state
> services and only sponsor in-state portions of the stay in Colorado.
> How is this a violation of informed choice?  How can I go about
> getting the extra $350 per month?  ANy help would be appreciated.  I
> think the NFB needs to get up on its feet and fight this because to be
> honest, the Florida services are not good and Ruston doesn't have
> enough to accommodte my specific needs.
> Beth
>
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