[Blind-rollers] Blind Roller in Northern California

[TYGH HALES]

I'm Becky, my husband is Tygh (pronounced 'Ty'). He is legally blind and uses an elecrtic wheelchair. He uses both paratransit as well as public busses almost every day. We do not have much in the way of trains here, but when we've gone to other states/ cities and used thier commuter trains, he's not had too much of a problem. 

He recieved his training at the CCB about 13 years ago.  
 
> From: fowlers at syix.com
> To: blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 21:49:59 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] Blind Roller in Northern California
> 
> 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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