[Capchapohio] Downtown Columbus free safety resource

[Sammons, Elizabeth]

All,


I hope you all had a good Easter and now, let's at least hope there won't be much more ice to worry about on those sidewalks of ours here in Central Ohio!

I was talking with a friend who is blind today, and I was reminded about a resource I should share with all of us who venture downtown, especially at night, when we need to get to a bus stop, wait alone, etc.  The Downtown Ambassadors can meet you anywhere in the downtown area and escort you to where you need to go, for example a bus stop, etc.. They are financed through the city, I believe, and their function is to keep downtown clean and safe for everyone; this is not a specific disability service, but they have no problems with providing a service escorting anyone as needed. There is no charge, and all they ask is 15 minutes lead time when you call the office. I think their office is on East Broad near the Rhodes Tower. Here is their contact info and hours of operation, and absolutely feel free to share this with others.



downtown ambassadors

228. 5718

www.downtowncolumbus.com <http://www.downtowncolumbus.com/>

Operates Monday to Friday 8AM to 11:00 PM

Saturday 8AM  to 11:30 PM

Sunday 9AM to 6:30 PM



Safe travels,

Elizabeth S.



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