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By: No deal. Final rule flawed. « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog

No deal. Final rule flawed. « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:04:49 +0000

[...] Top Ten Reasons Why May 18, 2008 Here are the “Top Ten Reasons” why the Preschool and Student Comprehensive Eye and Vision Examination Report (Vision First form) should be approved. [...]

By: Here’s the deal… “Illinois” Hold’em style! « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog

Wed, 20 May 2009 04:23:31 +0000

[...] Why not accept the Vision First form? Here are the Top Ten Reasons Why. [...]

By: Here’s the deal… “Illinois” Hold ‘em style! « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog

Mon, 18 May 2009 06:27:50 +0000

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By: Vision First form rejected? Doctors win. Children lose. « Janet’s Journal, a Vision First blog

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:07:35 +0000

[...] Top Ten Reasons Why May 18, 2008 Here are the reasons why the Vision First form should be approved. [...]

By: visionfirst

visionfirst — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:35:11 +0000

Thanks, Terry, for your great comments. I really don’t have a good answer to your good question, “Why is the State against the form?”

I’m anxious to see what happens when First Notice ends. I hope and pray DPH and SBE recognize our efforts and approve the use of our form. It’s a win-win for the State and Vision First.

And thanks for your great tips for successful petition signing. Wish you lived closer…I’d have BYOP party definitely!

By: Terry Reed

Terry Reed — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:20:26 +0000

oh … here’s how I got some petitions done: invite over 5 friends, have them BYOP .. Bring Your Own Phonebook! COLD CALL businesses that can relate to the need, then cold call EVERY parent at each caller’s school (use the PTA phone list, or school list, whatever you can get), THEN … cold call people from the phone book! Set your goal for twice what you need and you just might get the numbers you need!

By: Terry Reed

Terry Reed — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:17:52 +0000

WHY is your state govt against using this form? Why are you getting so much opposition, and do you have any direct quotes from any elected state officials, ie, legislators? I’ll sign it but I’m a resident of Alaska and I’m pretty sure that the State of Illinois won’t accept my signature. Alaska won’t accept your signature for our petitions; gotta be a resident!

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:09:15 +0000

I agree with Dr. Mizener. Vision screenings caused problems for two of my grandchildren. In today’s economy, why are ineffective government programs continued?

By: visionfirst

visionfirst — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:15:13 +0000

And thank YOU, Dr. Mizener, for coming to MY rescue! When I first embarked on this mission almost six years ago, I had no idea there was strong opposition working against something good for the children. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom and experiences over the past fifty years. You are an inspiration to me!

By: Dr. Floyd Mizener

Dr. Floyd Mizener — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:44:33 +0000

I am so glad that Vision First has come to the rescue. Why were vision screenings started in the first place? Vision screening does not diagnose nor treat a problem. Vision screening is an ineffective program that costs the taxpayers millions of dollars.

It’s about time comprehensive eye and vision examinations are encouraged.