Bob,
The people on the lists appear to get every new thing that comes out. It
just amazes me. I am interested to know what Helping Hands does for people
and what they do to get the help. I'm interested because I find Robert
Acosta's numerous announcements of all his on line discussion groups
repeated on almost every blindness list I'm on, incredibly annoying. And
when some of us have complained and suggested that one combined announcement
might be enough and that he does have his own announcements for which people
can sign up, we have been scolded by moderators. I've wondered what the deal
is. But if some of those moderators have actually gotten stuff from Acosta's
organization, I can understand what is happening.
Miriam
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Hi Miriam,
Well, let me venture as to how folks who are unemployed or under-employed
manage to obtain technology.
1. Go to organizations like helping hands for the Blind. That's where I went
when my old clunker was about to bite the dust.
Make a case to a VR agency to purchase or help purchase technology. I've
gone that route in the past.
Use of credit, very common for too many Americans who hold too much debt. I
used to be in that group as well and if I'm not careful, I could get back
there again.
Some are using very old equipment and getting buy wiht that.
Finally, some get help from friends and family to buy the tech.
Bob
