[Blindtlk] Chapters in Philadelphia and New York?

Sat Mar 17 13:49:08 UTC 2012

David, Call Carl.
At the number I recommended to call. He is in the area of where you want to go to school.  Let him now.

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> From: davidb521 at gmail.com
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:26:23 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Chapters in Philadelphia and New York?
> 
> Hello. I am looking at the City Universities of New York at the moment. The
> ones in particular are Brooklyn College, City College, and Hunter College. I
> will be in the city all of next week, looking and exploring. Thank you so
> much for the information! None of those chapters would happen to meet any
> time next week, would they? Thanks!
> David
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 9:22 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Chapters in Philadelphia and New York?
> 
> 
> 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.
> Cheryl EchevarriaTreasurer, Greater Long Island Chapter
> 
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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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