[Nfbf-l] CCB stay denied, please help
Kathy Davis
kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com
Fri Mar 12 04:38:30 UTC 2010
Hi Beth,
Peter Cerullo is providing you with some invaluable advice. Once you go to
one of the NFB centers you are expected to give it your all. You are busy
from early morning until bed time and there is usually homework. In addition
there is apartment inspections and each student is expected to do their own
cleaning, grocery shopping and the like. There is no central dining facility
as is the case here in Daytona Beach. Instead, students are expected to pack
a lunch or go out to eat on their own. There are no bells to indicate that
it is time to change classes. You have a long white cane with you at all
times and you will train under blindfold unless you are totally blind with
no light perception. You are treated utterly and completely as an adult who
is there to put in the time and the riggers to meet the standards of every
course.
You will get in amazing physical shape because you walk to and from class
and the apartments are quite a ways from the center. The situation I believe
is a little different in Colorado as I think you catch city transportation
from the apartments to school each day.
If this is what you are looking for then I suggest you prove to your parents
and to the powers that be that you are worth their trust and their
investment.
I hope this information is helpful.
Good luck,
Kathy Davis
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Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] CCB stay denied, please help
Hello Beth,
I have been following this list serve dialog and believe that in my opinion
it would be in your best interest if you sharpen up your independent living
skills and prepare for that journey to Colorado. I am sure that Kathy Davis
and Carlos Montos will attest that these centers of training are intense
regimented facilities and will not pamper you. If you are serious enough
and determined to want to include them into the construction of a strong
foundation underneath your desire to reach a complete independent life then
I suggest you rise above these small obstacles, use some tact and finesse,
and convince your parents that it is the best way to secure a good future to
reach your independent life goals.
Blessings of Peace & Joy,
Peter Cerullo
Vice President
Greater Daytona Beach Chapter N.F.B.F.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kathy Davis <kdavisnfbf at cfl.rr.com>
To: 'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List' <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue, Mar 9, 2010 10:32 pm
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] CCB stay denied, please help
Hi Beth,
How old are you now? I just can't remember considering how fast the years ly
by. I guess my point is that if you are an adult, your parents shouldn't ave
anything to do with your desire to go to the Colorado Center. I ouldn't take
anything from having attended the Louisiana Center for the lind. Both rehab
programs are so empowering and by the time you complete he program you will
never have to return for further training. I am behind ou one hundred
percent. Stick to your guns and go where you know you can et the absolute
best training in all aspects of your life.
Kathy Davis
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rom: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
f Beth
ent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 3:26 PM
o: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
ubject: Re: [Nfbf-l] CCB stay denied, please help Yes, Holly. My parents
want to make that decision for me. But that's not oing to happen because of
how they view me and other blind people. Their hing is I have a strong
sense of entitlement. Well, suppose I say that all mericans have a strong
sense of entitlement.
o life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I can't even pursue appiness
without my life and liberty, and I can't pursue liberty without ife. All
three principles that Americans live by are being violated by his roadblock
my parents are trying to put up.
eth
On 3/9/10, Holly <hbeanie at gmail.com> wrote:
Your Parents decision? Really?
On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 11:08 AM, Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com> wrote:
> I just spoke with Walter Blackman. He said it was my parents'
> decision-making that was hindering me from doing this. He's going to
> meet with me next Thursday. I have to somehow get to the Terlington
> Building downtown.
> Beth
>
> On 3/9/10, RJ Sandefur <joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I wonder what Craig Kiser would say about this? RJ
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "David Evans" <drevans at bellsouth.net>
> > To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 7:28 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] CCB stay denied, please help
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Dear Beth,
> >>
> >> Too far my foot. How about services in Hawaii. They can teach you
> >> the Hula and they specialize in Hospitality and Travel services
> >> training, which includes how to prepare a pig for a Louo
east.
> >> lets see them find that in the lesson plans at Daytona.
> >> Keep pushing on them. They are just stonewalling you and there is
> funding
> >>
> >> for it, the distance does not matter and they have provided it for
> others.
> >> Contact Joann Wilson or Dr. Fred Schroder through NFB HQ and see
> >> what
> they
> >>
> >> say. They are both former Directors of the RSA.
> >> Ask Kathy Davis as they sent her to Louisiana.
> >>
> >> David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Beth" <thebluesisloose at gmail.com>
> >> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> >> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 8:21 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] CCB stay denied, please help
> >>
> >>
> >>> The only reason why they're denying me is because it's "too far
way."
> >>> If you read the quote closely, that's what they're doing.
> >>> Beth
> >>>
> >>> On 3/8/10, David Evans <drevans at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Dear Beth,
> >>>>
> >>>> You have the Right, under the Freedom of Choice Provision of the
> >>>> Rehab Act of 1973 as amended, to attend the Rehab center of your
> >>>> choice.
> >>>> Dbs can not denie you, but they can refuse to pay any more of the
> >>>> cost than it would be to attend in state. You would be
> >>>> responsible for the difference. They could pay for it all, if
> >>>> they want to, and they have done it for others in the past.
> >>>> You don't have to justify it to them, except to say that is where
> >>>> you prefer to attend.
> >>>> There are certainly classes at CCB that can not be had in Florida.
> >>>> Wood Shop , rock climbing, Rural travel skills, etc, etc.
> >>>> Inquire
> with
> >>>> CCB
> >>>> and see what they do different than Florida and pick that in
> >>>> addition
> to
> >>>> everything else they teach.
> >>>> The State has sent people there before and also other places, out
> >>>> of state.
> >>>>
> >>>> Write a complaint to the RSA in Washington about their violation
> >>>> of
> your
> >>>> Right to Choice.
> >>>> Hammer on them It is the same as a high school student picking a
> college
> >>>>
> >>>> to
> >>>> go to attend. If you believe they have a better program there
> >>>> than here, that is all you need. There are no provisions within
> >>>> the Law that
> says
> >>>> that
> >>>> you have to prove that there is a difference. The rest is just
> >>>> made
> up
> >>>> B.S.
> >>>> by D.B.S.
> >>>> I know, I helped get the Law passed back in 1991.
> >>>> It was one of the first bills, I as a member of the Florida
> >>>> delegation took to Congress at the Washington Seminar in 1991.
> >>>>
> >>>> They have sent a number of people from Florida to other centers
> >>>> out of state.
> >>>> Why are they demining you?
> >>>>
> >>>> David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>> From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
> >>>> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> >>>> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:15 PM
> >>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] CCB stay denied, please help
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> What you will have to do is show them what you can get in
> >>>>> Colorado that you can't get in Florida. You then have to relate
> >>>>> that to your plan and why it is necessary. I know it all seems
> >>>>> like BS, but that is how the system works.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Dave
> >>>>>
> >>>>> At 02:24 PM 3/8/2010, you wrote:
> >>>>>>Hi, guys. I just got word from DBS that my stay at Colorado
> >>>>>>Center for the Blind was denied. According to Beth Crain, my
> >>>>>>counselor,
> "DBS
> >>>>>>is not able to send someone that far away, when there are other
> >>>>>>options closer." I call it bullshit and against my right to
> >>>>>>informed choice. If any of you guys wants to help me with this,
> >>>>>>that would be nice.
> >>>>>>Sincerely,
> >>>>>>Beth Taurasi
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
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