[vicsireland] Re: you're out if you're over 65
- From: "Joan Ann Brosnan" <kerrygirl18@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 4 May 2007 13:36:34 +0100
Hi Mike
Am I correct in that, what you are saying is that, people between the ages of
65 and 70 are not entitled to apply for equipment/adaptive software from the
pool of aids scheme?
Joan Ann.
----- 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out of date versions feel.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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