[Blindtlk] Para transit Vs. fixed Routes

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I had that fire and brimstone shoved down my throat like a fundamentalist christian.
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Date: Monday, May 02, 2011 4:03:51 pm
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
From: "Marsha Drenth" <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Para transit Vs. fixed Routes

It was said by some on here that we "should Never" take paratransit. We
should never take preferential seating. We should not use half price cards.
But we should use the fixed route system and public transit when we can. And
from what was said, if perhaps we did not use the fixed route system, then
we are not tru federationist. 



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From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Gloria Whipple
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 4:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Para transit Vs. fixed Routes

No one is trying to judge you. Unless I heard wrong, I didn't pick up on
people here judging those with different disabilities.

I ride Para-transit because of my osteoarthritis.

I think it is up to whatever a person wants to do as far as how they get
around.


Gloria Whipple
Corresponding Secretary
Inland Empire chapter
nfb of WA


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From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Marsha Drenth
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 13:03
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Paratransit Vs. fixed Routes

All,

First and formost, I know the topic was brought up for those who are normal
blind folks, not those with additional disabilities. But as one of those
people, I must say something.As a Federationist, for my entire life, I will
not stand for the holy than thou crap! Great you can take the fixed route
buses, great you live in an area to which you can use those tools. Have you
holy than thou folks, ever thought that some of us, who have additional
disabilities can not use fixed route systems? Has that ever occurred to you?
Probably not. So what I use the paratransit. Does that bother you? No it
should not. But you look down upon those of who do for reasons we can not
help. Also take into consideration, that I live in a county with no fixed
routes. Yes I have hired drivers, yes I trade and give things to others for
rides. But when I must get some place, like school, I have to use what I
have. I am hearing impaired, hard of hearing, whatever you want to call me.
Also blind, totally blind. God forbid one day some of you folks ever loose
your hearing, or something else worse. Come on folks, don't judge other
blind people. I don't judge you. And NFB'ers wonder why people think we are
so militant, it's the holy than thou crap! 

Back into my hole, where I am happy to say I am different. 

marsha  



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From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of David Evans
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 2:53 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List; davidb521 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Paratransit Vs. fixed Routes


Dear All,

All I am advocating is that we all must use the tools and materials we are 
given to get around.
If you can use the fixed route bus for your needs, use it.
If Para-transit is there and there are barriers that prevent you from using 
the fixed rout