I don't even know if we have a waiting list for all modifications in Kansas.
I was on one and number of years ago and had a doctor's request for two
door openers. When the money was available, a company that had given the bid
had gone out of business and it would not let me go to another company with
the
money. I thought that was really rotten, but what do you expect from
vocational rehabilitation.
That's too bad that your state does not have. I don't think mine covers
cell phones but I have never asked and I think you could only get one every so
often.
Dana
Unfortunately for some of us, our states do not have a telephone program.
The only way that I can get a speech activated telephone in Nevada is to get
on
the waiting list at the Center for Independent living, and hope that the
funding will be enough to supply us with a phone. I have not bothered to do
this
since I was able to get the cell phone that is working so well for me. I
have been on a waiting list for a door opener for two years now. Hopefully,
after July 1, the funding will be available.
California's phone system seems to be awesome, if you need a specialized
phone, the phone company supplies to the party at no charge. I'm only 5 miles
away from the state line, but since I don't want to live in California I'll
stay here :-). :-).
Have a great day Joan
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:55 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize & iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone
Systems
I use the mic that is hanging on my boom as an additional mic because my
voice is not very loud.
I use the air switch that is hooked up to the remote that comes with the
phone. I have headphones , but I rarely used , because they are a large and
hard to lay on. My air switches hanging on a boom that is attached to my
water
bed. I can move it to either side of the bed, whichever way I'm turned, or
in the middle if I am flat. I got this boom many years ago when I had
George, a device they did not work for my soft voice. I don't know where they
are
sold. The air switch is very sensitive and I can blow on it to turn it on,
which is good, because some time the boom moves away from my mouth and I
cannot reach to blow on it. I also have my lifeline sip & puff on my boom. I
had
the old-fashioned water bed with wooden sides. I had a hospital electric
bed with a air mattress that is is the same with my super single water bed,
and
I have never use, I was told I have to be turned more regularly on that bed.
I can go much longer on my water bed without needing turned, and without
causing any pain, when I'm on my right side.
My original sip & puff, I purchased through Southwestern Bell and it was
made in Canada. It lasted for 13 years. You could not program phone
numbers,
like this one. You can program 20 numbers. I am only using four right now.
I call the wrong people by mistake sometimes. I'm sure they don't
appreciate as I can not see the telephone in bed and I blow at the wrong time.
Dana
your state should have a program for special phones if you qualify. I have
not had anyone to help me look for the paperwork to tell you the amount of
income allowed. It is surprisingly higher than you would expect.
In a message dated 2/14/2007 8:03:41 A.M. Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Error! Cannot read or display file.Error! Cannot read or display file.Dana,
how do you use this phone? But accessories do you use? Thanks, Dan T.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I will have to look up in my notebooks, the name of the program as it has
been a couple years since I got this speakerphone. I hope they still have the
program going, but you never know. I think it was federally funded.
_http://ameriphone.onlinephonestore.com/browse/75f5ccfff418ae0e5445deb029a0299
f/Ameriphone_Remote_Controlled_Speaker_Phones.html_
(http://ameriphone.onlinephonestore.com/browse/75f5ccfff418ae0e5445deb029a0299f/Ameriphone_Remote_Contro
lled_Speaker_Phones.html)
In a message dated 2/12/2007 10:20:06 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Error! Cannot read or display file.Error! Cannot read or display file.Dana,
what is the Americanphone you mentioned in a previous e-mail? Thanks Dan T.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I really like my americaphone. You can get one for free through most state
programs. I will have to look up the information, it is one of my notebooks
which may not be findable.
You can get them every so many years. The doctor has to fill out paperwork.
I just can't room the name of the program right now. I think I will be
able to find it. If you don't hear from me, remind me again.
I use in my bed and on a boom so I could move it which ever way and turned
so I always have access to my telephone.
Always,
Dana
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:51:32 -0800 (PST)
From: Dan Tessiatore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Vocalize & iTalk Voice Controlled Cell Phone
Systems
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected]
Dana, what is the Americanphone you mentioned in a previous e-mail? Thanks
Dan T.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I really like my americaphone. You can get one for free through most state
programs. I will have to look up the information, it is one of my notebooks
which may not be findable.
You can get them every so many years. The doctor has to fill out paperwork.
I just can't room the name of the program right now. I think I will be
able to find it. If you don't hear from me, remind me again.
I use in my bed and on a boom so I could move it which ever way and turned
so I always have access to my telephone.
Always,
Dana
