[Wash-at] Computer help

[Frances Pennell]

Bob.  The Washington Assistive Technology Foundation has a statewide
federally funded program (Telework Fund) to provide funding for business
equipment and related services for home based employment and self
employment. We can also help with business planning and will refer clients
to other funders for self-employment outside of the home.   Kathy Gilman,
our Program Director, would be happy to provide additional information about
our services.  She can be reached at 206-328-5116 or 800-214-8731. Frances
Pennell

On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 12:10 PM, Stevens, Robert J (VOL) <
RStevens at esd.wa.gov> wrote:


>  The DVR has some programs that aid people with disabilities that want to

> be self-employed. I would suggest that this person contact their closest

> office of DVR for further info. I know of no program that offers small

> business financing.

>

>

>

> Bob Stevens

>

> VISTA Disability Navigator Specialist

>

> Everett WorkSource

>

> 425-258-6355

>

>

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>

> *From:* wash-at-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu [mailto:

> wash-at-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu] *On Behalf Of *Eric W. Bohannon

> *Sent:* Monday, March 30, 2009 11:18 AM

> *To:* Statewide forum on assistive-technology issues

> *Subject:* Re: [Wash-at] Computer help

>

>

>

> Hi...Please Send me the link to the WA Department that helps the disabled

> with business plans, small business financing.

>

>

>

> Your Assistance is greatly appreciated. Eric W. Bohannon

>

>  ----- Original Message -----

>

> *From:* DEBORAH E. COOK <debcook at u.washington.edu>

>

> *To:* Statewide forum on assistive-technology issues<wash-at at u.washington.edu>

>

> *Sent:* Monday, March 30, 2009 6:36 AM

>

> *Subject:* RE: [Wash-at] Computer help

>

>

>

> Hi!!

>

> Lots of good suggestions here. One of our staff at the WA AT Program

> (WATAP) has been in touch with the family to find a resolution to the

> problem.

>

> WATAP provides a number of resources related to AT devices including

> demonstrations and short term loans to help people make decisions about

> devices, and we support the AT financial loan program at WATF and the

> computer reuse program at Easter seals.

>

> Since we made phone contact rather than responding to the inquiry online,

> you all didn't know.

>

> I'm delighted that everyone is working together to find solutions.

>

>

>

> Deb

>

>

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>

> *From:* wash-at-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu [mailto:

> wash-at-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu] *On Behalf Of *Stevens, Robert

> J (VOL)

> *Sent:* Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:00 AM

> *To:* wash-at at u.washington.edu

> *Subject:* FW: [Wash-at] Computer help

>

> Perhaps the info below might help.

>

>

>

>

>

> Bob Stevens

>

>

>

> Bob Stevens

> VISTA Disability Navigator Specialist

> WorkSource Everett

> 425-258-6355

> rstevens at esd.wa.gov

>

>   ------------------------------

>

> *From:* Bennett, Esther (DSHS/DVR)

> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 24, 2009 2:35 PM

> *To:* Downing, Karen (Partner); Stevens, Robert J (VOL)

> *Cc:* Corak, Richard; 'Corcoran, Michael'; 'DiPol, Karen'; 'Hannebutte,

> Shema'; 'Heymann, Kimberly'; Johnson, Mae R; Lopez, Dondra; 'McPhee, Susan';

> Moss, Janet (DSHS/DVR); 'Santi, Michael'; 'Smith, Adam'; Walker, Janice;

> Wallach, Saul (DSHS/DVR); Wani, Simon (VOL); 'Wilder, Linda'; Willoughby,

> Cheri

> *Subject:* RE: [Wash-at] Computer help

>

>

>

> I would refer them to www.watf.org whose mission is to promote access to

> technology and economic opportunities for people with disabilities in

> Washington State.

>

>

>

> *Esther Bennett, CRC, MA*

>

> *Supervisor*

>

> *Division of Vocational Rehabilitation*

>

> *1949 S State Street**, Tacoma, WA   98405*

>

> *253-983-6535*

>

> *253-209-6056 Mobile*

>

>

>

> *From:* Downing, Karen (Partner)

> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 24, 2009 2:03 PM

> *To:* Stevens, Robert J (VOL)

> *Cc:* Bennett, Esther (DSHS/DVR); Corak, Richard; Corcoran, Michael;

> DiPol, Karen; Downing, Karen (Partner); Hannebutte, Shema; Heymann,

> Kimberly; Johnson, Mae R; Lopez, Dondra; McPhee, Susan; Moss, Janet

> (DSHS/DVR); Santi, Michael; Smith, Adam; Walker, Janice; Wallach, Saul

> (DSHS/DVR); Wani, Simon (VOL); Wilder, Linda; Willoughby, Cheri

> *Subject:* RE: [Wash-at] Computer help

> *Importance:* High

>

>

>

> Bob,

>

>

>

> Thank you for forwarding the email below to me. I am sending it out to our

> Disability Access Team in hopes someone will know of a resource for this

> gentleman.

>

>

>

> Thank you,

>

>

>

> *Karen Downing*

>

> Integrated Services Coordinator

>

> WorkSource Pierce

>

> (253) 680-2871

>

> kdowning at pic.tacoma.wa.us

>

>

>   ------------------------------

>

> *From:* Stevens, Robert J (VOL)

> *Sent:* Monday, March 23, 2009 8:57 AM

> *To:* Downing, Karen (Partner)

> *Subject:* FW: [Wash-at] Computer help

>

>

>

> Karen:

>

> I hope things are going well for you there. Looks like I'll be in Tacoma

> again this Wednesday, but at the TACID, not Worksource.

>

>

>

> Here's a message I received from a University of Washington web posting for

> persons with disabilities. I thought maybe you could determine the proper

> Pierce County resources this gentleman could be referred to and forward it

> to them.

>

>

>

> Thanks,

>

>

>

> Bob

>

>

>

> Bob Stevens

> VISTA Disability Navigator Specialist

> Worksource Everett

> 425-258-6355

> rstevens at esd.wa.gov

>   ------------------------------

>

> *From:* wash-at-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu [mailto:

> wash-at-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu] *On Behalf Of *Polly Fitt-Jones

> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 17, 2009 9:38 PM

> *To:* wash-at at u.washington.edu

> *Cc:* JONES, III L David

> *Subject:* [Wash-at] Computer help

>

>

>

> I have a 49 year old son disabled by a heat stroke about 4 years ago. He is

> in a wheel chair and suffers from ataxia and vision problems. (He is a very

> good natured fellow who says  having double vision is not so bad.......when

> he sees a pretty girl he sees her twice !)

>

>

>

> He has a Vista computer and needs help with a more satisfactory mouse, and

> especially some lessons how this incredible machine works. It does so many

> things I think if we could find the right key it would wash dishes and clean

> the house.

>

>

>

> We live rurally and he has no transportation to get to the Jr. College.  We

> thought perhaps he could get some on-line lessons.

>

> I called the local College and asked about disabled students but found out

> very little that would have been helpful.

>

>

>

> We live in Bonney Lake. Can you tell me who I could contact who might help

> him understand how best to use this computer. He was a carpenter and was

> never before interested in computers. I feel he has figured out a great deal

> by himself, but still needs help.

>

>

>

> Thanks for any help or advice,

>

>

>

> Polly Fitt-Jones

>

> for

>

> David L. Jones, III

>

> tigerjonesiii at msn.com

>

>

>

>

>

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-- 
Frances Pennell
Washington Assistive Technology Foundation
http://www.watf.org
100 South King, Suite 280
Seattle, Wa.  98104
206-328-5116
1-800-214-8731 Ext. 2
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