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One e-mail from MSWorld is all it took for the following to happen.
Thanks to the generosity of Prairienet Community Network, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Jen; aka Kham, received a new computer! Paul T. Adams, Director, coordinated everything for us.
Jen has had her share of misfortune in the last year, in particular, but she said this gift made her day and now she is able to chat on MSWorld and visit with her friends online. Here are some photos of the event including Jen and grad assistant with Prairienet, Jake Odland.
Who is that peeking around Jen?? 
Todd setting up the computer
Jen with a thank you smile!
Thank you Prairienet Community Network!
3 Common Misconceptions in Dealing with Government Bureaucracies and their Red Tape
by Richard I. Feingold
As an attorney who, since 1986, has been helping disabled adults navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of the vast and uncharted U. S. Social Security Administration, I believe that I have earned the right to speak about government red tape and what it takes to cut through it.
Here are three common misconceptions in dealing with government bureaucracies:
Misconception # 1 - "The government agency ("it") is out to hurt me or my business." The truth is more likely - "it" doesn't care. The sooner that you disassociate any purported negative intent on the part of the government agency, the sooner you will be able to dispassionately deal with your problem in a more effective and less emotionally draining manner.
Misconception # 2 - "I can trust the government bureaucracy to responsibly handle my matter." The truth is - no, you should not make any such foolish assumptions. Keep copies of any and all documents that you transmit and get proof of receipt, for example, use Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested or FedEx Ground.
Misconception # 3 - "I can do it alone." The truth is - maybe you can, but maybe you cannot...and maybe you should not! Sometimes, professional assistance will help you to save hundreds or thousands of dollars, or the equivalent thereof, in headaches and anxiety.
What you don't know can hurt you when it comes to dealing with the entanglements of a government bureaucracy. Be safe and be smart!
If I can shed any further light on these issues, or if you have any other questions about Social Security disability benefits, please contact me.
I am also available to present an in-service to you and your co-workers at your location to discuss these and other issues.
If there is a topic or question you would like me to discuss in a future newsletter, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Richard I. Feingold
Law Offices of Richard I. Feingold
Tel. 773.989.9899
Email: Rich@FeingoldLawOffices.com
Web: http://www.FeingoldLawOffices.com
You can read the transcript from Richard Feingold's latest guest chat on MSWorld. Click here to read
Kenny Wingfield is an MS Ambassador who is on the road, on his bike, often - he wants to raise awareness of MS. He has MS.
Visit his website at MSride.org
To watch a video of a news television interview, go to this Link: Watch video
MSWorld Volunteer Staff Member
Bob Theisen/BobOP is featured as
an ambassador for MedTronics.
Click here to read. (1.1 MB)
Bob is also featured in a 4 1/2 minute video.
Click here to view. (14.2 MB)
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