[Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

Sounds like a good chance for some advocacy. You may not win, but it is certainly worth the try.


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of DJ Reese
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:16 AM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Hiring a Driver

Well, for most of my life I have been fortunate to live in a major city with both public transportation and Para Transit.  However, there's a new provision making the rounds down here which if it ever comes to pass, I will lose public transportation in my area and there goes my Para Transit.  I really feel for those who have to face this situation on a daily bases.

I never could imagine myself being in a situation such as the one some of you find yourselves in.  And for this reason, I might have to move from my home which I truly love, just so I don't lose my independents.  This reality is hitting home with me.  And all because the transportation could get cut from my area.

So in my case, I maybe truly forced to sell my home and live somewhere else because the services won't be available here any longer.  All in the name of independents.  Go figure!

DJ Reese

----- Original Message ----- I know, I understand.  The only things we can do on the list because it is a list, is offer general solutions, because we don't live in each other's areas of the country.  I'm very sorry if these feel like band-aid answers, because they aren't meant to be.  The suggestions are places to start, things to think about.  I personally think rural is great, I live in a smaller town myself, but when you do, it's all about gains and losses.
You're absolutely right, services should have expanded, and we need more services in our area, and I think that's always been the case with services.
Even back in the 80s when there were grant monies to be had, there was never enough to expand services for where they need to be and how often they're to be received.  So, the final conclusion is:  is getting what you want worth giving up what you have?  In some instances, the answer can be yes.


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