[Mt-blind] Summary of 2008 MVR public hearing

[dmgina]

Hi Jim,
I did read the message just fine.
I have many questions though.
I have never been a fan of rehab centers as I call them taking on all 
disabilities.
I always feel that the blind loose out.
Not much was said on behalf of the vending stands,
I also am wondering here in Montana, are there any house keepers who are 
blind working in hotels?
I know at one time I was in contact with a lady in Nashville working for a 
hotel as a house keeper.
She wasn't a total though.
She also worked as a grocery store sacker, and was able to take the carts to 
the persons cars.
I thought at one time, there was a bill speaking on behalf of SSDI to allow 
the blind to be able to work more hours and not loose benefits.
I am on a different program with social security.
It is with the adult blind who can't work.
This was given to me when I lost Medicade and now am on Medicare.
I am told I would loose Medicare if I worked.
Until I was sixty five.
With the cost of Medicines I don't know how to get around this one.
I would give anything to work from home.
But also receive Medicare.
Where does the blind get the desire to work with their hands tied.
So for me, it is hard to stand up for the programs when I see others benefit 
and I keep watching.
Hope this makes sense?
thanks,

--Dar
www.mypowermall.com/biz/home/5779
Every Saint has a past
Every Sinner has a future

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Marks" <blind.grizzly at gmail.com>
To: "'Montana Association for the Blind List'" <mt-blind at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 5:38 PM
Subject: [Mt-blind] Summary of 2008 MVR public hearing


> Not sure if the list will let attachments through, but here is a forward
> from Montana Blind-Low Vision Services and the other rehab division
> regarding a summary of the recent public hearing.  If the attachment does
> not work, please let me know, and I will try a different method of posting
> the information to MT-Blind.  Thanks!
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> Jim Marks
> blind.grizzly at gmail.com
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> From: Christofferson, Marvalee [mailto:mlchristofferson at mt.gov]
> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 10:28 AM
> Cc: Hermanson, Michael
> Subject: 2008 MVR public hearing
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> Dear Friends of Vocational Rehabilitation:
>
> On behalf of the Montana Vocational Rehabilitation program and the Montana
> Independent Living program we are pleased to send you the attached summary
> of the public hearing that was held on March 5, 2008.  Thanks to all who
> participated in this forum.  We value the input we receive.
>
> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Barbara Varnum or
> Mike Hermanson at 406-444-2590 (toll free 1-877-296-1197), bvarnum at mt.gov 
> or
> mhermanson at mt.gov.
>
> Thanks again for your participation.
>
> Barbara
> Barbara  Varnum, MS, CRC
> Program Manager
> Montana Vocational Rehabilitation
> PO Box 4210
> Helena, MT  59604
> 406-444-3833
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