Re: [QUAD-L] HELP! Wheelchair broke 11 months ago
Hi Jim, I would check out http://www.okdhs.org/ and use their OK ADvantage Waiver Program's Specialized equipment and supplies pay for the chair. http://www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/aging/docs/#find I would have my Doctor order it, and go from there. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka Dave C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post Texas, USA Quadskydiver [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know who I can contact to get Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) to get my old Medically Necessary standing wheelchair replaced. Originally that standing w/c was bought by Dept. of Vocational Rehab. (DVR) in 1997. In 2004 I took DVR to a fair hearing to get this w/c replaced. I had to represent myself which took forever to prepare for. Relying on others for volunteer help getting prepared and to my amazement won that Hearing. Much to my disappointment DVR appealed that decision and it was overturned against me by the Director of Human Services. Based on false information which I could prove. Unfortunately a well known attorney approached me offering his services pro-bono to help me meet the deadlines. He took my information and then let the time run out before dumping me. And DVR then dropped me from their program stating I was uncooperative. At that time my Advantage Program case manager said they would get the new Medically Necessary standing wheelchair since I didn't have any other pay source. Now 3 years later and countless promises made by my case manager that a new w/c was ordered, have fallen through. But I have received nothing but one excuse after another. I am being discriminated against due to my disability. I am ignorant about where to go for help. The agencies in Oklahoma that are supposed to help have not done so. I now realize how ignorant I am letting that attorney take that documentation concerning the appeal. But I have been on pain med's over 7 years which really impaired my judgement and I really screwed up. I am currently living in a home in my most integrated setting. Not having a dependable wheelchair to use daily is making living here increasingly difficult. Any advice on how to climb out of this hole would be much appreciated. Glory to GOD Sincerely, Jim Rice .
Re: [QUAD-L] HELP! Wheelchair broke 11 months ago
CONTACT YOUR STATE REPRESENTATE. - Original Message - From: Quadskydiver To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] HELP! Wheelchair broke 11 months ago Does anyone know who I can contact to get Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) to get my old Medically Necessary standing wheelchair replaced. Originally that standing w/c was bought by Dept. of Vocational Rehab. (DVR) in 1997. In 2004 I took DVR to a fair hearing to get this w/c replaced. I had to represent myself which took forever to prepare for. Relying on others for volunteer help getting prepared and to my amazement won that Hearing. Much to my disappointment DVR appealed that decision and it was overturned against me by the Director of Human Services. Based on false information which I could prove. Unfortunately a well known attorney approached me offering his services pro-bono to help me meet the deadlines. He took my information and then let the time run out before dumping me. And DVR then dropped me from their program stating I was uncooperative. At that time my Advantage Program case manager said they would get the new Medically Necessary standing wheelchair since I didn't have any other pay source. Now 3 years later and countless promises made by my case manager that a new w/c was ordered, have fallen through. But I have received nothing but one excuse after another. I am being discriminated against due to my disability. I am ignorant about where to go for help. The agencies in Oklahoma that are supposed to help have not done so. I now realize how ignorant I am letting that attorney take that documentation concerning the appeal. But I have been on pain med's over 7 years which really impaired my judgement and I really screwed up. I am currently living in a home in my most integrated setting. Not having a dependable wheelchair to use daily is making living here increasingly difficult. Any advice on how to climb out of this hole would be much appreciated. Glory to GOD Sincerely, Jim Rice .
[QUAD-L] HELP! Wheelchair broke 11 months ago
I was under the impression that you could sue VR thru the State Advocates Group listed in the back of your VR book. Consider making contact with your local Indepedent Living Center. If you don't know of one, ask. You have several in the state that are Federally Funds, to protect your rights. Best Wishes, Jim W In a message dated 7/5/07 11:41:07 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone know who I can contact to get Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) to get my old Medically Necessary standing wheelchair replaced. Originally that standing w/c was bought by Dept. of Vocational Rehab. (DVR) in 1997. In 2004 I took DVR to a fair hearing to get this w/c replaced. I had to represent myself which took forever to prepare for. Relying on others for volunteer help getting prepared and to my amazement won that Hearing. Much to my disappointment DVR appealed that decision and it was overturned against me by the Director of Human Services. Based on false information which I could prove. Unfortunately a well known attorney approached me offering his services pro-bono to help me meet the deadlines. He took my information and then let the time run out before dumping me. And DVR then dropped me from their program stating I was uncooperative. At that time my Advantage Program case manager said they would get the new Medically Necessary standing wheelchair since I didn't have any other pay source. Now 3 years later and countless promises made by my case manager that a new w/c was ordered, have fallen through. But I have received nothing but one excuse after another. I am being discriminated against due to my disability. I am ignorant about where to go for help. The agencies in Oklahoma that are supposed to help have not done so. I now realize how ignorant I am letting that attorney take that documentation concerning the appeal. But I have been on pain med's over 7 years which really impaired my judgement and I really screwed up. I am currently living in a home in my most integrated setting. Not having a dependable wheelchair to use daily is making living here increasingly difficult. Any advice on how to climb out of this hole would be much appreciated. Glory to GOD Sincerely, Jim Rice BRBRBR**BR See what's free at http://www.aol.com./HTML
Re: [QUAD-L] HELP! Wheelchair broke 11 months ago
Hey Jim, Long time hearing from you on the list. Hope you have been safe from all the water that your state has been getting. Try contacting your State Representative. Good luck. Lindaf
[QUAD-L] HELP! Wheelchair broke 11 months ago
Does anyone know who I can contact to get Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) to get my old Medically Necessary standing wheelchair replaced. Originally that standing w/c was bought by Dept. of Vocational Rehab. (DVR) in 1997. In 2004 I took DVR to a fair hearing to get this w/c replaced. I had to represent myself which took forever to prepare for. Relying on others for volunteer help getting prepared and to my amazement won that Hearing. Much to my disappointment DVR appealed that decision and it was overturned against me by the Director of Human Services. Based on false information which I could prove. Unfortunately a well known attorney approached me offering his services pro-bono to help me meet the deadlines. He took my information and then let the time run out before dumping me. And DVR then dropped me from their program stating I was uncooperative. At that time my Advantage Program case manager said they would get the new Medically Necessary standing wheelchair since I didn't have any other pay source. Now 3 years later and countless promises made by my case manager that a new w/c was ordered, have fallen through. But I have received nothing but one excuse after another. I am being discriminated against due to my disability. I am ignorant about where to go for help. The agencies in Oklahoma that are supposed to help have not done so. I now realize how ignorant I am letting that attorney take that documentation concerning the appeal. But I have been on pain med's over 7 years which really impaired my judgement and I really screwed up. I am currently living in a home in my most integrated setting. Not having a dependable wheelchair to use daily is making living here increasingly difficult. Any advice on how to climb out of this hole would be much appreciated. Glory to GOD Sincerely, Jim Rice .
Re: [QUAD-L] HELP! Wheelchair broke 11 months ago
http://www.okdhs.org/ for the OK Dept. of Human Services Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Welcome To Shit Creek ~ Sorry, We're Out of Paddles! - Original Message - From: Quadskydiver To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 6:50 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] HELP! Wheelchair broke 11 months ago Does anyone know who I can contact to get Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services (ODHS) to get my old Medically Necessary standing wheelchair replaced. Originally that standing w/c was bought by Dept. of Vocational Rehab. (DVR) in 1997. In 2004 I took DVR to a fair hearing to get this w/c replaced. I had to represent myself which took forever to prepare for. Relying on others for volunteer help getting prepared and to my amazement won that Hearing. Much to my disappointment DVR appealed that decision and it was overturned against me by the Director of Human Services. Based on false information which I could prove. Unfortunately a well known attorney approached me offering his services pro-bono to help me meet the deadlines. He took my information and then let the time run out before dumping me. And DVR then dropped me from their program stating I was uncooperative. At that time my Advantage Program case manager said they would get the new Medically Necessary standing wheelchair since I didn't have any other pay source. Now 3 years later and countless promises made by my case manager that a new w/c was ordered, have fallen through. But I have received nothing but one excuse after another. I am being discriminated against due to my disability. I am ignorant about where to go for help. The agencies in Oklahoma that are supposed to help have not done so. I now realize how ignorant I am letting that attorney take that documentation concerning the appeal. But I have been on pain med's over 7 years which really impaired my judgement and I really screwed up. I am currently living in a home in my most integrated setting. Not having a dependable wheelchair to use daily is making living here increasingly difficult. Any advice on how to climb out of this hole would be much appreciated. Glory to GOD Sincerely, Jim Rice .
