[gps-talkusers] Re: Benefits of GPS
- From: "Jerry Hogan" <jerryhogan5@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:32:49 -0600
Hello Sir!
I have been there as a patience with the State Rehab in the 90 year and got
a big run around like every one else and I know very well what is going on
and may a lot more than you so let just keep it here and stop the thread.
-----Original Message-----
From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Armando Maldonado
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 10:16 PM
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Benefits of GPS
Let me correct most of you out there in regards to this matter. As Robert
pointed out, counselors who are visually impaired have a better
understanding in regards to what's going on out there in the adaptive
technology world as opposed to a sighted person. This is due to the fact
that if it benefits him/her as either an independent traveler or a
profesional, then this is how they in turn feel that the clients can benefit
as well.
i can say this because I once had a counselor who was sighted and all I got
was hell, but now that I got my new counselor who's blind, then things went
better. as a result, I was fortunate to get my gps thanks to her
understanding. So unless you know what's the deal here, I would not say that
DOR or any other counselors do not know about the blind and the gps.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Hogan" <jerryhogan5@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 7:47 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Benefits of GPS
> Being a Veteran and we are more most likely to be issued a GPS if we can
> justified for that we need it, I like your answer about the State blind
> rehab services, most Rehab Counselor do not think the way you do and it
> would be nice if more are like your think I take my hat off to you because
> I
> see lot of people does need devices like the GGPS and doesn't have to
> worry,
> as a Veterans like my self we are fortunate getting these devices much
> easier.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Robert Antunez
> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 9:34 PM
> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Benefits of GPS
>
> I am a rehab counselor in California and regularly issue GPS systems to my
> clients for the simple fact that a sighted person can pick up a map and
> figure out where things are or how to get somewhere. Therefore, it only
> is
> fair and reasonable to supply those who are aspiring to become independent
> be given the opportunity to develop this valuable skill as it may lead to
> complete independence and employment. This is a very important tool to a
> blind person since it liberates blind individuals from depending on others
> and serves to increase their self esteem. Knowing where you are at and
> what
>
> there is around you is a tremendous psychological advantage over not
> knowing. This system affords blind individuals to become adventurous and
> in
>
> the process opens enumerable doors to the outside world. Thus, the
> benefits
>
> of having a GPS far out numbers the costs involved for a blind person.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Baracco, Andrew W" <Andrew.Baracco@xxxxxx>
> To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 9:18 AM
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: getting gps
>
>
>> It is unlikely that a vocational rehab program would purchase GPS unless
>> you had a job that required frequent travel into unfamiliar areas.
>> Perhaps there is a nonprofit program in your area that makes available
>> tech grants or low interest loans, or there are the civic organizations
>> like LIONS, etc.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tina B.
>> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 5:42 AM
>> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] getting gps
>>
>> Hi. As i've said here before, the state I live in just got me a brand
>> new braille.note m-power but even though I've giventhe justiification as
>> to why I feel gps would be benificial and important, I don't think they
>> are going to get it, and in fact I can't even get a response to my
>> e-mails on the topic. I don't know if the counselor has just been gone
>> for several days or what, But I wondered what others did to afford the
>> gups which I can't outright right now or I wouldn't worry about it. Are
>> there places who help with grands or technology loans or anything I can
>> try other than my state rehab system? Any ideas would be great. thanks
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Leigh Anne" <mauriceandleigh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 6:05 AM
>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] introduction
>>
>>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> I am new to this list and excited about learning everything I can about
>> Sendero Group's revolutionary development of the Cadillac of accessible
>> GPS systems and in particular, the WayFun 2008.
>>
>> I hope to bring to bear all of my experience as a Certified Blindness
>> Professional as well as hoping to keep alive my personal sense of
>> adventure.
>>
>> For my part, I could envision a wonderful time exploring America's
>> hidden treasures in the Heartland.
>>
>> Frankly, Death Valley sounds kind of fun, too, with the cautionary note
>> of extreme attention given to safety. From what I understand, it's
>> brutal down there!
>>
>> I wish I had along with me the Sendero Group GPS in the Himalayas back
>> in
>> 2001 when I served as Base Camp Communications Manager for the 2001 NFB
>> Everest Expedition that featured Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind guy
>> to summit the highest peek on earth and subsequently those on each of
>> the seven continents.
>>
>> Of course, I'd definitely welcome the chance to be part of a future
>> WayFun exploration of America's Mid Atlantic Region, as well. It offers
>> beautiful rolling hills and valleys, vast eastern shore beeches, fast
>> paced urban travel, and plenty of nooks and crannies in which to get
>> lost up in those Appalachian Hollers.
>>
>> I would consider this to be structured discovery travel at its best.
>>
>> Fun & Safe Travels too all,
>>
>> Maurice Peret
>> National Orientation & Mobility Certified (NOMC) Mechanicsville Virginia
>>
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