[Blindtlk] Chapters in Philadelphia and New York?

Tue Mar 13 14:21:33 UTC 2012

David.
I am the Treasurer of the Long Island Chapter here in NY.
Which universities are you looking at we have some great ones here on Long Island.
But I am also sending you Carl Jacobsen's information, he is the President of the New York Chapter.  He is also one of the Board of Directors with the NFB.
The number is 718-567-7821
You can also call me at 631-236-5138,  I would also be able to help you, I believe that everyone is still in Albany.
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> From: marsha.drenth at gmail.com
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:31:05 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Chapters in Philadelphia and New York?
> 
> David,
> 
> Well you have asked at the right place. I live in the greater Philadelphia
> area, and attend Temple University. I like Philadelphia for a number of
> reasons. I am originally from Texas, and public transportation is not the
> best there, yes its not the best here in Philly but there are a lot of
> options. Septa is not the most accessible, like the train conductors don't
> announce the stops on the platform, but they are getting better about it. If
> you ask them they will tell you, and there are always others on the platform
> to ask. The website is accessible to get schedules, plus the automated
> schedule call in number, plus the septa Iphone app. The subway and L trains
> all announce there stops. So do the buses and trolleys. Septa has a number
> of options, Regional rail that goes out to the burbs. Subways and the L,
> that are for the city. Plus trolleys, buses and lots of cabs. If your in the
> city you can walk to most places. 
> 
> I would love to continue to tell you about Philadelphia and Temple. When is
> your spring break? My email address is Marsha.drenth at gmail.com There are two
> chapters in the Philadelphia city, mine is the Keystone chapter and the
> other is the Greater Philadelphia. They both meet at different times. Also
> Jim Antonacci is our state president, his number is 215-988-0888. He can
> tell you everything you would like to know. Tell him I gave you his number. 
> 
> You can email me specific Temple University questions. This is my first year
> there. The campus is very easy to navigate as its set up in a grid. The DRS
> office is good and will give you the assistance you need to be a successful
> student. I am assuming you will be living on campus, so I can't tell you
> about the dorm living, as I am a commuter student. The OVR office is okay,
> the good thing is our state president, use to be a VR counselor, and a
> current DA, District Admin, are both NFB members. So they are good at being
> able to tell you how to navigate the system. In my chapter, there are lots
> of students or people who work, who are good mentors for us students.
> 
> Ok, enough for now, email and I will answer anything you like.    
> 
> I look forward to hearing from you soon,
> Marsha 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of David Bouchard
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:03 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Cc: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Chapters in Philadelphia and New York?
> 
> Hello. I'm going to be visiting Philadelphia and New York City during my
> Spring Break in order to look at universities in those two places to
> transfer to. I was wondering when the chapters in those two cities meet,
> because if I'm in the area, I thought I would attend one, schedule
> permitting. Also, while I'm on the subject of Philly and New York, do any of
> you go to school there? I'm looking at Temple University in Philly, and the
> City Universities of New York system in Manhattan and Brooklyn. What are
> your experiences living in those cities? How do you find the environment to
> be, the transportation, (I'm thinking more of Philly and SEPTA when I ask
> that particular question), etc.? In essence, what are your overall
> impressions of these cities? I'm just trying to get an overall idea, and I
> thought it would be a good idea to get some opinions from some of my fellow
> Federationists. Thank you very much!
> 
> David Bouchard
> 
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