[blparent] school transportation

[Veronica Smith]

Here in rio Rancho, the paratransit will not pick up any one under the age
of 18.  Stupid, huh?  Therefore, Gab can't ever ride with me on it. 
As for the bus stop, you really ought to contact the bus company and remind
them about the location of the stop.  They do not want children to be at
risk.  Or not here anyway.  They also do a complete check of the neighbors
to make sure no stop is near a sex offender.  V 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Scott and Tiana Sanders
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 9:02 PM
To: Blind parent
Subject: Re: [blparent] school transportation

I will be dealing with a similar issue next year with my son Blake.  We are
the 13th house from the end of the road and the bus only stops at the end of
the road which is a busy street.  I just can't see myself trusting a 5 year
old boy not to play and accidentlally on purpose step out into the busy
street.  I work and will not be able to walk him down there and wait for the
bus.  I use a paratransit bus to get to work and currently take him to
daycare on that bus.  I am seriously considering getting him a subscription
as well so he can be picked up with me in front of the house.  With a
subscription, there is a set pick up time each morning and/or evening and
it is rare that I don't get to work on time.  A $40 monthly pass wil
probably be worth my piece of mind and he can ride the bus home or to
extended daycare as well.  

Another option for locating a driver if you are absolutely sure the Dial A
Ride bus is not an option is to post something at local churches.  There are
always retirees or others who look for ways to help those in the community.
You are in a tough spot and I would be pulling my hair out already.  I'm
glad you have the tenacity to keep pursuing what is best for you and your
child.  Good luck.

Tiana
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