[gps-talkusers] Re: getting gps
- From: "Leigh Anne" <mauriceandleigh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 09:29:56 -0500
Hi Tina,
That's always tricky. As you probably know, VR counselors are bound to
provide services and equipment that can be reasonably justified based on a
consumer's vocational or educational goals. Obviously, there is wide
disparity between individual councilors, their overall understanding about
blindness, and their knowledge about technology used by the blind and for
what purposes.
You really have to do some thorough research to turn what at first glance
might appear to be a wish list item; but through convincing persuasion, pure
persistence, and demonstrated knowledge about the thing that you are asking
for, can help the counselor make the case for you. Remember that your
counselor has to justify expenditures to his/her superior, as well, so you
can go a long way towards paving the way for the next request like this that
comes up with another consumer.
Perhaps one idea would be to contact a distributor or user of the GPS
program to conduct a training for consumers and professionals in your area.
This could certainly open up a world of possibilities and wet the appetite
of participants.
In terms of grants and technology loans, most states of which I am aware
have some sort of program like this. That would be another important
question to ask your counselor. If the answer comes up in the negative, you
might involve them in helping you to find the resource to assist you in this
worthy endeavor. There are also consumer advocacy organizations of the
blind in your state with which to consult.
Those are just a couple of thoughts off the top of my head.
Best of Luck to ya,
Maurice
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tina B." <tinabir@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 8:42 AM
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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