skippy13
02-16-2011, 06:41 PM
I would like to make a suggestion to the VA that all of their Voc Rehab/ILP examiners make access to adaptive tools (computer versions) for the physically handicapped but I don't know who to send it to.
I went in to the Voc Rehab office for testing that was to last about three hours that consisted of filling in the multiple choice bubbles on the test form with a pencil. I tried my best to do the test as fast as I could as you are supposed to do, but was hampered by the fact that I cannot grip a pencil for more than a few seconds before I start getting spasms. I do not own any adaptive tools for this purpose so I tried to tough it out.
My spasms get worse the more I try to calm them, and I spent most of my test time erasing the skid marks skittering across the page from the worsening spasms. I got very agitated as the test went on and on, but it is necessary to complete these written tests before you can get services. I do not qualify for Voc Rehab, but do qualify for ILP.
So, I want to send a letter to someone who can assure that there is equal access in the VA program to people like me who cannot fill out regular paperwork or do written tests requiring a standard writing instrument. You would think that there is already a system in place for an organisation that deals with disabled vets of varying degree, wouldn't you?
Who would I address my concerns to? Thanks.
I went in to the Voc Rehab office for testing that was to last about three hours that consisted of filling in the multiple choice bubbles on the test form with a pencil. I tried my best to do the test as fast as I could as you are supposed to do, but was hampered by the fact that I cannot grip a pencil for more than a few seconds before I start getting spasms. I do not own any adaptive tools for this purpose so I tried to tough it out.
My spasms get worse the more I try to calm them, and I spent most of my test time erasing the skid marks skittering across the page from the worsening spasms. I got very agitated as the test went on and on, but it is necessary to complete these written tests before you can get services. I do not qualify for Voc Rehab, but do qualify for ILP.
So, I want to send a letter to someone who can assure that there is equal access in the VA program to people like me who cannot fill out regular paperwork or do written tests requiring a standard writing instrument. You would think that there is already a system in place for an organisation that deals with disabled vets of varying degree, wouldn't you?
Who would I address my concerns to? Thanks.