A Medical Disability Card
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Gabes and Erica,
I probably still have a Paypal account, because I used to use it lot (buying and selling on eBay), but I haven't used it in many years after getting into a dispute with them about a technical issue. They made a mistake and sort of ripped me off and then refused to admit their mistake and correct it, so I stopped using it.
But the main issue here I believe is that in order to avoid tax complications, it's best if all donations go direct to the organization, rather than through individuals. I would need to look into what it would take to set up an account for the organization (assuming that it can be done). We originally considered using Paypal as the processor for all donations to the foundation, but we decided against it for reasons that I don't recall at the moment, and we went with a regular bank credit card processor instead.
If I ever get caught up, I'll try to look into this.
Thanks,
Tex
I probably still have a Paypal account, because I used to use it lot (buying and selling on eBay), but I haven't used it in many years after getting into a dispute with them about a technical issue. They made a mistake and sort of ripped me off and then refused to admit their mistake and correct it, so I stopped using it.
But the main issue here I believe is that in order to avoid tax complications, it's best if all donations go direct to the organization, rather than through individuals. I would need to look into what it would take to set up an account for the organization (assuming that it can be done). We originally considered using Paypal as the processor for all donations to the foundation, but we decided against it for reasons that I don't recall at the moment, and we went with a regular bank credit card processor instead.
If I ever get caught up, I'll try to look into this.
Thanks,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Thanks Tex, I send money using an email address to the recipient so if the organization has an email address I'm sure an account can be set up for direct payment to the organization ;-)
Lots of updates an changes have taken place with Paypal rather recently
Lots of updates an changes have taken place with Paypal rather recently
To Succeed you have to Believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a Reality - Anita Roddick
Dx LC April 2012 had symptoms since Aug 2007
Dx LC April 2012 had symptoms since Aug 2007
I just found this access card from a link in Wikipedia!
http://www.theibdlife.com/access/
DH wanted to know about Ally's Law.
I think I have the one from My IBD that I don't think is available any longer.
DH wanted to know about Ally's Law.
I think I have the one from My IBD that I don't think is available any longer.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and don't play one on TV.
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
LDN July 18, 2014
Joan
Joan,
Yes, I looked at those, but the wording doesn't appeal to me and they claim that they have cut the costs to the bone and yet they charge $5.50 for them. If the capacity of the ink ribbon cartridges is anywhere close to the amount claimed, then the cost of ink and a blank card should figure out at slightly over 31 cents per card. And the rated capacity should be right on the money, because the ribbon film has 4 separate color strips and a protective overlay for each side of the card. IOW, each side of the card makes 5 passes when printing. It has to have a protective overlay because PVC plastic is slick and the ink would surely smear without the overlay.
The only other out of pocket cost is 47 cents for postage. Apparently those folks are paying some company to print those cards for them and so they have double markups, and they're both making a nice profit.
Another thing I don't like is the fact that they appear to be using credit cards (with a magnetic strip, or some other kind of strip). That's an unnecessary expense, and it detracts from the message.
Yes, it appears that MyIBD doesn't offer those cards anymore.
Tex
Yes, I looked at those, but the wording doesn't appeal to me and they claim that they have cut the costs to the bone and yet they charge $5.50 for them. If the capacity of the ink ribbon cartridges is anywhere close to the amount claimed, then the cost of ink and a blank card should figure out at slightly over 31 cents per card. And the rated capacity should be right on the money, because the ribbon film has 4 separate color strips and a protective overlay for each side of the card. IOW, each side of the card makes 5 passes when printing. It has to have a protective overlay because PVC plastic is slick and the ink would surely smear without the overlay.
The only other out of pocket cost is 47 cents for postage. Apparently those folks are paying some company to print those cards for them and so they have double markups, and they're both making a nice profit.
Another thing I don't like is the fact that they appear to be using credit cards (with a magnetic strip, or some other kind of strip). That's an unnecessary expense, and it detracts from the message.
Yes, it appears that MyIBD doesn't offer those cards anymore.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
OK, I tried the printer. Printer drivers are always free of course, but Zebra charges roughly a hundred bucks for their software to design and print cards. I downloaded a demonstrator version of their software and tried it, but it kinda sucks if you ask me. It appears to be designed almost entirely for creating ID cards of various types. I can't see paying them a hundred bucks for something we don't need, and of course when you print a card using their software without a paid registration number, the printer prints a big, bold line about it being a demonstration version over part of the design on the card.
Sooooooooo, not being one to cave in to being coerced into paying for overpriced software that doesn't appear to offer any special advantages, I tried printing a couple of cards out of the image editing program that I used to create the card design in the first place, paint.net — which is an awesome program, by the way. I used it to create both covers for my books (which requires precision template alignment), and it's absolutely free.
So how did it do?
It immediately recognized the printer, suggested the correct card size for the output (86 mm x54 mm), and wrote the image file to the printer fast and accurately. What more could anyone want?
So I'm ready to send out a few of these to any members who want to critique them so that we can finalize the design and put it up on the website. We're almost ready for prime time.
Tex
Sooooooooo, not being one to cave in to being coerced into paying for overpriced software that doesn't appear to offer any special advantages, I tried printing a couple of cards out of the image editing program that I used to create the card design in the first place, paint.net — which is an awesome program, by the way. I used it to create both covers for my books (which requires precision template alignment), and it's absolutely free.
So how did it do?
It immediately recognized the printer, suggested the correct card size for the output (86 mm x54 mm), and wrote the image file to the printer fast and accurately. What more could anyone want?So I'm ready to send out a few of these to any members who want to critique them so that we can finalize the design and put it up on the website. We're almost ready for prime time.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I definitely want one and let me know how to send a donation - I am willing to help offset costs, not because I am rolling in money (which I am NOT) but because this is important to me. Tex, you are so awesome there are no words in my vocabulary to tell you how much your hard work means to me. A zillion thanks from me and yes, I still consider myself a newbie as my intestines tell me every day how screwed up I still am.
Hugs to everyone who helped on this project. This group is stunningly AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs to everyone who helped on this project. This group is stunningly AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brandy,
I get the impression that newbies tend to focus on stopping their symptoms ASAP, rather than critiquing sample cards. So far, none of them (unless you consider Gail to be a newbie) have shown any interest in becoming a judge in this project.
Gail,
You need to send me your mailing address in either a PM or an email. You can send me a personal message or email me by clicking on either the "pm" or "email" button at the bottom of this post.
Tish,
I haven't checked on custom printing prices for this project, but I have paid for custom printing in the past, and I didn't consider it cheap. The problem with custom printing is that in order to get good prices, you have to order 10 gazillion units. If you end up having 9 gazillion of them left over, or if you have to throw them away because you think of a better design that you prefer, you spent a lot of money for nothing. And if you order small quantities, they cost an arm and a leg because of the setup costs.
As long as we do the printing, we can print as many as we want, whenever we want, and we can change the design at no cost, whenever we want. And we're not talking about printing on paper or paper cards, which is the bread and butter of most print shops. We're talking about printing on PVC plastic cards (similar to credit cards). Besides, the only practical way to pay for the printer I bought is to use it. But thanks, I appreciate your suggestion.
Tex
I get the impression that newbies tend to focus on stopping their symptoms ASAP, rather than critiquing sample cards. So far, none of them (unless you consider Gail to be a newbie) have shown any interest in becoming a judge in this project.
Gail,
You need to send me your mailing address in either a PM or an email. You can send me a personal message or email me by clicking on either the "pm" or "email" button at the bottom of this post.
Tish,
I haven't checked on custom printing prices for this project, but I have paid for custom printing in the past, and I didn't consider it cheap. The problem with custom printing is that in order to get good prices, you have to order 10 gazillion units. If you end up having 9 gazillion of them left over, or if you have to throw them away because you think of a better design that you prefer, you spent a lot of money for nothing. And if you order small quantities, they cost an arm and a leg because of the setup costs.
As long as we do the printing, we can print as many as we want, whenever we want, and we can change the design at no cost, whenever we want. And we're not talking about printing on paper or paper cards, which is the bread and butter of most print shops. We're talking about printing on PVC plastic cards (similar to credit cards). Besides, the only practical way to pay for the printer I bought is to use it.
But thanks, I appreciate your suggestion.Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I like the original too. Maybe now I can throw my childs car potty away 
. My husband will be so happy!
. My husband will be so happy!Martha E.
Philippians 4:13
Jul 2008 took Clindamycin for a Sinus infection that forever changed my life
Dec 2014 MC Dx
Jul 15, 2015 Elimination Diet
Aug 17, 2015 Enterolab Test
Dec 2015 Reflux
Sept 2016 IC
Philippians 4:13
Jul 2008 took Clindamycin for a Sinus infection that forever changed my life
Dec 2014 MC Dx
Jul 15, 2015 Elimination Diet
Aug 17, 2015 Enterolab Test
Dec 2015 Reflux
Sept 2016 IC
When you say "the original", do you mean this one (from the first page)?
or one of these (also from the first page)?
or this one (also from the first page)?
or this one (from the second page)?
None of these mention any reference to "Hazmat Team".
Tex
or one of these (also from the first page)?
or this one (also from the first page)?
or this one (from the second page)?
None of these mention any reference to "Hazmat Team".
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
OK, I printed one, but I think the print is too small when that much information is printed on the front (and nothing on the back). Would you (or anyone, for that matter) be interested in comparing the 2 cards side by side and offering your opinion/thoughts/feedback/criticism/suggestions?
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I like the last one because it is in very large print and says the most important info on the first side of the card. If they are so silly or stupid that they doubt us, then they can flip the card over and read the other side and see the MCF and medical logos etc. for more info.
I think anyone that has a half of a brain and some common sensitivity will read the front of the card and realize we are not kidding if we carry a laminated card with us that says this. That we are serious and that we seriously have a SERIOUS medical problem that will become their even more SERIOUS problem if they don't give us access to their private restroom.
Gail
I think anyone that has a half of a brain and some common sensitivity will read the front of the card and realize we are not kidding if we carry a laminated card with us that says this. That we are serious and that we seriously have a SERIOUS medical problem that will become their even more SERIOUS problem if they don't give us access to their private restroom.
Gail