[access-uk] Re: Access Technology from your friendly Social Worker?
From: "Ray's Home" <rays-home@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 16:21:37 +0100
Barry, you say in part, 'My local DSS paid for a computer when I decided to
go to college...' DSS? Is that Department of Social Services, or Social
Security? I've never heard of either giving grants or whatever for
equipment.
Guess this is make the stuff more affordable from the other direction. I
wonder if In Touch will be enlarging on what they did last week tonight.
I've a feeling they might. That thread hasn't been universally applauded,
but I guess they can hardly cavil at us getting our hands on more money to
pay their prices, smile.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry" <bbinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
My local DSS paid for a computer when I decided to go to college. This was
about eight or nine years ago but I think the access to education laws meant
that they were obliged to get me the equipment. At the time I only enrolled
on a computer course.
Also, I can travel on public transport anywhere in West Yorkshire for free
using a pass. It's not as good as the other two, but it's better than
nothing and I really appreciate it.
I have heard about some districts giving out taxi vouchers for the disabled.
Can anyone verify this?
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