wtm@bunker.UUCP (Bill McGarry) (05/17/89)
As of July 1, Telenet will have a special rate for the handicapped:
90 hours per month for $ 30. Here are the guidelines that
Telenet has issued.
Bill McGarry
(Moderator of misc.handicap)
(203) 337-1518
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wtm@bunker.uucp l-hcap@vm1.nodak.edu
The Handicapped News BBS (141/420) 1-203-337-1607
HANDICAPPED (DISABLED) MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES AND RULES
Effective July 1,1989
Telenet will recognize any individual who has a permanent impairment
that subtantially limits that individual's ability to take care of
himself or herself, perform manual tasks, walk, see, hear, speak, breathe,
learn, or work, as a prospect for Disabled Membership. Prospects must
submit their name, address, telephone number (and PC Pursuit ID if an
existing customer). Additionally, they must submit one of the
following: (1.) a letter from a licensed physician describing
the prospect's disability and how it substantially limits one or more
of the major life activities listed above or (2.) a copy of an award
letter from the Social Security Administration for Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) or Disability benefits. If the award letter is
not dated within the last 12 months please provide a copy of a
current benefit statement as well. Such letters and statements can
be obtained from local SSA offices or by the calling the SSA toll
free number 1-800-234-5772.
Verification of disability should be sent to:
Lynn Hutcheson
Manager, PC Pursuit Product Marketing
Telenet Communications Corporation
12490 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, Va. 22096
Prospects will be notified via mail of their status under the
Disabled Membership program. We ask your cooperation in submitting
valid requests.
Disabled Membership Rules:
o An individual may have only one account.
o A Disabled Membership may not be shared.
o Disabled Membership includes up to 90 hours of non-prime time usage
for $30 per month. Non-prime time usage over 90 hours will be billed
at $3 per hour. Prime time usage will be billed at $10.50 per hour.
All other terms as provided on the current rate schedule will apply.
o Information regarding Disabled Memberships will be maintained by Telenet
in confidence and will not be used for any other purpose.
o Telenet reserves the right to modify these guidelines and rules at
any time and to determine who will qualify for this membership.
If you have any questions about this notice please send a message to
the Product Message area. We are not recognizing Handicapped permits
issued by state motor vehicle agencies due to the differing
requirments from state to state.
Thank you
APPLICATION FOR A HANDICAPPED (DISABLED)
PC PURSUIT MEMBERSHIP
Mail this form with verification of disabilty to:
Lynn Hutcheson
Manager, PC Pursuit Product Marketing
Telenet Communications Corporation
12490 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 22096
Please print
Name _____________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________ Apt ______
City _____________________________ State ______ Zip ______
PC Pursuit ID ___________________________
Telephone Area Code ______ ______-________
Verification document enclosed ( Attach to the back of this form )
Check One
( ) Doctor's statement
( ) Copy of award Letter from the Social Security
Administration for Social Security Disability
or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
If the award letter is dated more then 12 months
please provide a copy of a current benefit statement.
Signature _______________________________________ Date ___________