[Blind-rollers] Blind Roller in Northern California

[Angela fowler]

Again, Linda, I'm not myself a blind roller. I'm blind, but not a roller. I
was however a student at the Colorado Center for the Blind, where there was
a lady receiving training who was in a wheelchair and had very little sight.
She seemed to do OK using the public busses. Perhaps you should contact the
CCB. Eric woods was one of the instructors who taught her, and he is
excellent at what he does.   

-----Original Message-----
From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Linda Stover
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 9:44 PM
To: Blind wheelchair users list
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] Blind Roller in Northern California

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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