[Blind-rollers] Blind Roller in Northern California

[Linda Stover]

Paul,

As I look to embark on independence training, I've had a number of
people inform me that my only options, as I am a person who uses a
walker/wheelchair, would be to use paratransit, with the emplication
that trains/busses were not accessible.  Most of the backlash,
surprisingly enough, has come from the disability community.  (I am
referring to no one here in particular, more the community in general)
 I suppose what I needed most was to simply have someone tell me that
with work and training it was possible.  Also, any generalized tips
would be welcome.
Courtney

On 3/3/09, Angela fowler <fowlers at syix.com> wrote:
> Paul, you say you are in San Francisco? I'm looking for someone I can put in
> contact with a gentleman in Yuba City, just north of Sac. He is in a
> wheelchair, and is losing his vision. Not being a blind roller myself, I
> would like to get him in contact with others who could better help him deal
> with the unique challenges you folks face. I don't think he's aware of the
> Blind Rollers' division.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul Wick
> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 6:04 PM
> To: Blind wheelchair users list
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] Blind Roller in Northern California
>
> Hi Courtney,
>
> I use buses and trains several times a day; am I a minority among blind
> chair users? What is the background of your question, so I might better be
> able to answer it.
>
> Paul
> in the City & County of San Francisco
>
>
> On 3/3/09, Linda Stover <liamskitten at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello listers,
>>
>> This is slightly related to this topic, though not precisely.  Are
>> there any of you who use public transit e.g. busses, trains, etc.
>> Tips for using these types of transportation would be much
>> appreciated.
>> Courtney
>>
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