[Blind-rollers] Blind-rollers Digest, Vol 3, Issue 8

[Jennifer Aberdeen]

I went through the same thing with my Physical Therapist. It took me a whole 
hour to convince her that I could use a power chair. I had to convince her 
that other blind people did it, so there wasn't any reason why I couldn't. I 
had to present her with documentation...information off the 
Internet...testimonials if you will. I did finally convince her though, and 
it didn't take me long to convince the wheelchair technician either.

Jen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marcel Violette" <mavio at ntl.sympatico.ca>
To: <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 8:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] Blind-rollers Digest, Vol 3, Issue 8


> Hi Jennifer
>
> I thought I would warn you that when I was assessed the O.T. was very
> reluctant because I was her first blind roller.  She kept stating that she
> was liable if anything happened.  It got to be rather ridiculous  so I
> finally asked her if a plane fell from the sky and landed on my head would
> she be liable for that to.  This finally clued her in and she decided she
> could not put me in a concrete bubble  to keep me safe , she would have to
> rely on the fact that I was very capable of taking care  of myself and 
> that
> no matter what if something is going to happen she can't be held 
> responsible
> .  So don't take no for an answer .  Good luck and happy rolling .
>
>
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>> Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:16:57 -0400
>> From: "Jennifer Aberdeen" <freespirit328 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] Power wheelchair question
>> To: "Blind wheelchair users list" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
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>> Thanks, that sounds like what should have been done in my case. Someone
>> came
>> from home health services, but she was a physical therapist, not an
>> occupational one. There was talk of one coming, but I never saw any.
>>
>> My VR Counselor told me she had called the agency about this, but they
>> said
>> they didn't have any chairs available that I could try out for the
>> assessment.
>>
>> I guess she'll be looking into other things, but I'll tell her about what
>> you told me.
>>
>> Jen
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Marcel Violette" <mavio at ntl.sympatico.ca>
>> To: "Blind wheelchair users list" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 7:02 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] Power wheelchair question
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>>
>>> Hi Jennifer
>>>
>>> I'm not sure where you are from but where I live in Northern Ontario
>>> Canada
>>> the Occupational therapisr asestt me and made the arrangements to have a
>>> chair for me to use.  Once she was satisfied that I was able she ordered
>>> the
>>> chair that would best suit my needs.
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Jennifer Aberdeen" <freespirit328 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "Blind wheelchair users list" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 2:12 PM
>>> Subject: [Blind-rollers] Power wheelchair question
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi list,
>>>>
>>>> For those of you who use a power wheelchair, were you assessed for it
>>>> before
>>>> it was ordered, and if so, who assessed you?
>>>>
>>>> I'm asking because Services For The Blind won't order my chair until 
>>>> I'm
>>>> assessed to make sure I can use it safely. The problem with that of
>>>> course
>>>> is that no one has a loner chair that I can use for the assessment.
>>>>
>>>> Any information would be helpful and appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Jen
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