Rhonda, I would be happy to make the correct recommendation for you, all you need to do is move to Iowa! (smile) Seriously, focus on your goals and how the technology you want will help you meet those goals. That is perhaps the most important thing to consider. As I've said earlier on this list, what people don't realize is that rehab agencies are audited by the Federal government, their state governments, and are required to not only account for what they spend, but to justify it.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rhonda clark Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 11:29 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] asking rehab for a BN 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 ___ 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
