Well yes, if you can persuade a charity to do it. Motability is a charity.
All the best
Steve
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Derek Hornby
Sent: 07 July 2016 21:46
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Hi Steve
So how about a similar scheme for equipment.
Derek
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Steve Nutt
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 9:20 PM
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Derek,
It's called Motability and I have a car. Very useful it is too.
All the best
Steve
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Derek Hornby
Sent: 07 July 2016 21:05
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Hi All
I am wondering whether an organisation like RNIB could take issues up with
the government.
How about give up part of DLA (or PIP)
and then we could have our kit on free loan plus receive free servicing.
This would be very similar to the scheme (I forget what it's
called)
the one that you give up part of mobility allowance, and then get a car!
Regards, Derek
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Hi Jim
It's still an awful lot of dosh no matter how intricate the procedure.
I
wouldn't pay it anyway, I think I would want all its cells replaced for
that! (smile.)
I was only saying to my husband this week how much I use my Braille display
at the PC, perhaps without realising it. I have been loaned an Alva
BC680
while mine has been away, and I am so grateful for that because it is an
invaluable tool to me.
My advice to any would-be Braille display user is to ask at the outset what
service and support is offered once the warranty expires. This, in my mind,
is crucial. I have to speak as I find, and say that Optelec have really
looked after me as a customer, and that is what you want when you buy one of
these things.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Brown
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Jim McAuslan
Sent: 07 July 2016 09:30
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Hi Jackie,
I was informed that the time consuming part was the cleaning of all the
multiple pins etc harumf!!!
Jim
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Jackie Brown
Sent: 07 July 2016 09:09
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Hi Jim
Blimey that's a large mouthful to swallow! (smile.) I needed my Alva
BC680
serviced, and it cost a third of that! I wonder how these people can justify
that cost?
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Jackie Brown
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Jim McAuslan
Sent: 07 July 2016 09:04
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Hi List,
I'm just looking for some feedback re the servicing of devices.
Yesterday I called Sight and Sound technology regarding the serviceing of my
Focus 80 Braille display.
I was somewhat shocked to find out that if I wanted a full service for this
device it would be in the area of £620 or thereabouts. I quick glance would
cost £75.
I am hoping to sell this device and obviously I want to sell it in the best
codition.
Any thoughts?
Jim McAuslan from sunny Findhorn
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