[Blindtlk] Inferiority complex with disabilityvsnondisabledsociety

[Mari Hunziker]

Hi Mike,

The street does not have crosswalk. It is really unsafe without one due to
the traffic pattern. Light traffic at the main entrance of my subdivision.
But heavy traffic with the intersecting street. I have to cross it to get to
restaurants. a gym, etc. Really difficult without a crosswalk and especially
with two young children. Any suggestions on what to do. Plus, Summer is
hibernating season in TX. It is extremely hot midday.

Thanks,
Mari Hunziker

On Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 5:01 PM, Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:

> Mary:
>
> What problems have you crossing the street in front of your subdivision?
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mari Hunziker" <marihunziker at gmail.com
> >
>
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> Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 9:43 PM
>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Inferiority complex with
> disabilityvsnondisabledsociety
>
>
>  Gary, I haven't had the STRENGTH to respond to Peter's message. I too,
>> have
>> suffered greatly. I used to receive transportation services here in my
>> city
>> but a few years ago they built a Park & Ride several miles away. And
>> because
>> of it I am no longer in the ADA service area. I have become a burden to
>> friends, family, and my husband. My kids and I are trapped in our home,
>> until some generous sameritan drives us to the store, the park, etc. I'm
>> not
>> even able to cross the street across from my subdivision. I have
>> contacted,
>> TXDOT, Travis County, and the city to have them install safe pedestrian
>> crossings. They have not taken any action yet. I also was on a committee
>> to
>> purchase new park playground equipment for the park near my home. The
>> board
>> of my HOA said it would be in by April. It is now June and they still
>> haven't put any playground equipment in at the park. It makes me sad,
>> because I do not drive, obviously since I am legally blind. I want to make
>> a
>> difference in the world but sometimes feel like Peter, inferior to my
>> circumstances and environment. It is very frustrating. I want so hard to
>> be
>> independent but where I live it is impossible to get anywhere
>> independently.
>> I however, am proud of the fact that I can walk to my son's school, to the
>> DQ and Taco Bell and Walgreens near the school as well as a few other
>> places
>> like the Post Office that are on the same side of the street that my home
>> is
>> on. How do I get the local governments and other organizations willing to
>> make accommodations so that I may become an independent patron of the
>> establishments across the street from my subdivision? Oh and by the way,
>> cabs/taxi's are extremely expensive to call on just to get across the
>> street. Please help!  Please give me some advise.
>> Thank you,
>> Mari
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 8:21 AM, Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>  Peter, I disagree with your characterization of the notes written to you
>>> as
>>> arrogant or conservative.  No one has told you to just go do it yourself.
>>>  People have put their hearts into words for you and in thanks for that
>>> you
>>> have told us what a small list we make up and how small minded we are.
>>>
>>> Julie wrote to you a wonderfully constructive message.  The same is true
>>> of
>>> Steve and Dave and others.  You have to decide whether you are content
>>> being
>>> angry and figure out how to channel your anger into something positive.
>>> If
>>> you need help convincing Alabama rehab to send you to a Center, we can
>>> try
>>> to help.  We can't promise results, but we can promise our best efforts.
>>>
>>> If your area has no chapter, then we need you more than ever because
>>> there
>>> is hope the NFB isn't offering which you can bring if you will.  If you
>>> have
>>> suffered more than most of us, then perhaps you will have more compassion
>>> than we for people who really need you.  Your inspiration may inspire
>>> them,
>>> your perseverance may give them strength, and your willingness to give
>>> some
>>> of yourself to them will make all of us better.  Are you interested in
>>> talking about problems and solutions or in just putting us down for
>>> extending ourselves to you?
>>>
>>> Gary
>>>
>>>
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