I know I was told by Rehab here in Arizona that they just don't get you things to live more independently. I have a hearing loss and had asked about new aids when Mine eventually need replacing although I hope and pray that since I'm planning on surgery next year for my ears that I won't even need aAIDS anymorefor a very long time but I was shocked to hear my counselor say that. So I got the impression that even if you just end u doing volunteer work or something to better your life but aren't gainfully employed which makes me laugh at their definition of that, they won't help you. I'm greatful for what help rehab has given me and have a good counselor, but sometimes I think the system really needs s some adjusting. I still wonder with awesome technology like theh bn why the employment of the blind is just 30 percent. I don't know what the numbers are for blindpeople of working ages, but everytime I've ever heaard about numbers it is that 70 percent of us are not employed. I just think that is wrong. ----- Original Message ----- From: "bob mates" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 9:03 AM Subject: [Braillenote] asking rehab for a BN
> Hi, folks: Anita, I have been reading this thread with a great deal of interest, and I finally decided to weigh in on the subject. > First, I am assuming that, when you asked your rehab counselor for a BN, it was part of an ongoing discussion with him/her about a plan for employment, or education, or, perhaps, just living more independently. What I'm getting at is that you can't just drop the bomb on the person, that you want a BN. Of course, I'm sure you didn't ad that. > The reasons you gave were good. You might also add that, with the new upgrade, you'll be able to go on "secure" web sites, which will enable you to do things, such as banking. > Now, you mentioned that he said he wouldn't approve the purchase of a BN, because you have a BNS 640. Well, that's a cute little notetaker, but it really is pretty out-of-date. I hope you get what you want, but, as you ask for it, be sure to really have your thoughts together, so they can't argue with you. God bless. Bob and Maxy-wax > > > ___ > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >
