[vicsireland] Re: you're out if you're over 65
- From: "Gerry Ellis" <gerry.ellis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 20:22:17 +0100
Hi, Mike,
I believe that your problem lies in the age specified in equality legislation.
I think, but I'm not sure, that a child is determined to be up to the age of 18
and adults from 18 to 65. Once you hit 65 you are no longer covered by
disability equality legislation and have to look elsewhere for support.
Can someone confirm or deny this?
Take care,
Gerry Ellis
t/a Feel The BenefIT
If you don't know where you're going,
How will you know when you get there?
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Meaney
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 4:50 PM
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: you're out if you're over 65
Thank you Elaine,
I'll apply, and hope for the best, But I better not hold my breath.
I'll then as you suggest, approach the appeals officer if I can find Him\her
and make an appointment. Wish me luck.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: elaine o'neill
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 6:03 PM
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: you're out if you're over 65
Hi mike,
I myself am waiting about 10 years for an up date of Jaws and a reader,
apparently, luckily for me its going to happen soon. Well I have been refused
much from our Health Board, but I always appeal in writing - I usually get a
negative answer to the appeal also! My approach is to then make an appointment
with the Appeals Officer - it some times helps. Find no matter how many rules
some of these things are discretionary and the personal approach often works
better. I am sure the Health Board would not like to be accused of ageism!
Keep trying Mike and good luck. No doubt you will keep us posted.
Elaine
Elaine.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Meaney
To: vics ireland
Cc: irelandvipnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 1:23 PM
Subject: [vicsireland] you're out if you're over 65
Hello listers,
I bought a new Computer and decided to enquire about getting help from
the pool of aids, first to find out that someone had registered my version of
Jaws.
I asked then was it true that if you were over 65 you were out, and was
told to contact my local office, I did that to discover it was true. But it was
the fault of the health board. I rang and was told first they never heard of
JAWS or any software for the blind, and if I had purchased it I wouldn't get a
refund. And if they could give me one I'd have to have a medical Card, but I
wouldn't get that till I was 70.
I am very annoyed over this because I know there are many members and non
members out there who are working with versions of Jaws that are ancient and
many of them would not be able to afford 1171.65 Euro for the latest version.
I would like if Vics could bring this up at their next AGM and find out
where the problem lies.
I have been on this list for years and hear members who are working
discussing their new version of JAWS, Can you imagine how the other people with
out of date versions feel.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
If I wanted a zimmer frame or a commode I'd also have to have a medical
card.
I must try to stay healthy and mobile.
Mike.
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