Oh, Richard! If I get down on one knee begging for a BN--will that work? Grin! Seriously, you're right. I don't want to keep carrying this off-topic, but it's very necessary to explain exactly what you want and why. If a counselor keeps saying no, a person may ask for the reasons.
> ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Richard Ring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected] >Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 11:24:31 -0500 >Subject: RE: [Braillenote] asking rehab for a BN >Ok, all of this is well and good, but if I were the one who was making >the purchasing decision, I would ask, "Ok, what specific functionality >do you need that cannot be provided by the BNS 640?" Counselors, as a >rule, are not well versed in technology, that is unfortunate, but the >way it is. What the counselors do here is come to one of the tech >people and ask us what we think. A lot of what will determine whether >someone gets the technology will be how they present the request. >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of bob mates >Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 11:04 AM >To: [email protected] >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but it really is pretty out-of-date.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 >___ >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
