[Blind-rollers] Blind Roller in Northern California

[AgapeDEW at aol.com]

I used public transit to go to college and did very well with one my  
electric wheelchair.  They have straps that hook in their bus so the wheels  do not 
move and a safety belt.  I use the side lift to get in and have no  problems 
getting my wheelchair onto that ramp.  I love the freedom...I just  don't like 
that if we go someplace, it may be 3-5 hrs when finished to go  home..that is 
very hard.  deb
 
 
In a message dated 3/4/2009 1:10:20 A.M. Central Standard Time,  
fowlers at syix.com writes:

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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