[blindlaw] Transportation Issues

[Farber, Randy]

Kristi - 

	I am a transaction attorney in Houston.  While I do not have to go to court, I do need to get to meetings.  I have a set ride to and from the office each day.  When I have to go to a meeting, I do not use the Metrolift because it takes too much time.  Instead I use either a Metro Cab (a service for the disabled) or a regular taxi cab to get to meetings.  Since I am located downtown I have no problem getting a taxi cab.  Also, what I pay for taxi cabs is less than the $200 per month that I would pay for parking if I was driving.

	Also, I have a trip to Austin planned for this Friday, October 28, and have some free time before my late afternoon flight.  If you would like to get together mid-afternoon to discuss issues, give me a call at 713-752-4241.

Randy Farber

-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kristi Wilkins
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 10:57 AM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Transportation Issues

Good morning,

I am a recent law graduate and am in the middle of a job search.  I am legally blind and can't drive.  I was wondering how some of you deal with transportation issues.  I have been hesitant to apply for some jobs (especially litigation positions) because I am concerned about being able to get to and from the office, courthouse, meetings, etc.  Right now, I live in Austin, TX and use the transportation services provided by Cap Metro.  It can sometimes be time-consuming and requires me to be able to plan my trips
- something that may not always be possible when things come up on short notice.  Also, they are experiencing budget cuts and may be cutting back on their services soon.  We have a bus service, but it is difficult for me to use for several reasons.  A lot of the jobs I have seen lately have been popping up in small towns, which likely don't have the extensive services Austin does.  Here are my questions:

1. If you have transportation services like the one in Austin, are you able to use them efficiently to get around?  Do employers understand the transportation difficulties that come with being legallly blind?

2. If the services don't work for you (or you simply don't have transportation services), what do you do to get around?

Thanks,
Kristi
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