[Ct-nfb] [Ct-NFB What can be done?

Mon Feb 8 16:21:34 UTC 2016

There's nothing that can be done, It's my personal belief the federal funding for my ride should be cut, unless they fix their problems.That's my opinion and I know it's not going to happen.
Rich

    On Monday, February 8, 2016 10:55 AM, stanley torow via Ct-nfb <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

 Milford Transit also does not pick up on weekends any more. Eileen   On Fri, Feb 05, 2016 at 06:56 PM, blindhands--- via Ct-nfb wrote:  
Bridgeport para transit I thought was pretty good, but…  I learned that on the weekends, where I live in Stratford, they will not service me for pick ups or drop offs.  During the week up to like 9:30 in the evening I have gotten rides home  So during the weekend even if we could find a meeting place they would not pick up at resident’s homes, but some main roads they will.  We have on Main Street Stratford the Paradise Green area which has stores, restaurants, drug stores I can not even get transportation down there to meet a friend.  I really thought since Bridgeport is so close to me and the people in Bridgeport can get rides from their homes to many places and now it is changed.  We don’t have the right to be out and attend things in our own town on the weekend?  Joyce   From: Ct-nfb [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mary Silverberg via Ct-nfb
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Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] [FWD: Nutmeg Senior Rides]  Hello All,In the Hartford area, we have   ITN Central CT which is a local affiliate of ITN America. Please read the attached brochure. Mary Silverberg   On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 2:37 PM, bob morrissey via Ct-nfb <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
In New Haven area, the Paratransit service is "My ride".  They serve visually impaired as well as others needing the assistance. They are located in Hamden, on Sherman Ave.   From: Ct-nfb [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of stanley torow via Ct-nfb
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Subject: Re: [Ct-nfb] [FWD: Nutmeg Senior Rides] wish we had this in the greater New Haven & Bridgeport areas.    On Thu, Feb 04, 2016 at 03:36 PM, Lucia Lee via Ct-nfb wrote:  

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Subject: Nutmeg Senior Rides
From: "Sigman, Brian" <Brian.Sigman at ct.gov>
Date: Thu, February 04, 2016 9:37 am
To: DORS-DL BESB <DORS-DLBESB at ct.gov>
Cc: "Margaret Hale (ctseniorrides at gmail.com)" <ctseniorrides at gmail.com>Good morning DORS-BESB staff and community partners, I am forwarding the information below from Nutmeg Senior Rides. Nutmeg Senior Rides Wonderful program...   Changing lives one ride at a timeWe are helping families, 6 days a week. Few public transportation optionsIt’s your choice, how do you want to travel? A community-based and community supported service. People today outlive their ability to drive by 6 to 10 years.    Under this program there are no restrictions on the purpose of a ride and our volunteer drivers carry packages, fold walkers, and open doors.  When serving the visually impaired, we go with them into stores to assist in finding whatever they want to buy.  Their well-being is our primary concern ·       Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and may be booked at any time, however discounts are available for advanced notice and shared rides·       Available for any type of ride within the service area, no limitations on the purpose of the ride·       Nutmeg senior Rides  keeps fares reasonable by asking members to pay roughly half the true costs of providing rides  ·        Volunteer drivers who provide rides in private vehicles by trained volunteer driversTransportation is the link to independence, quality of life and social interaction.  Make 2 or 3 stops if you want to… ·       Provided to people 50 years and older, and visually impaired adults over 18·       Check out our web site for pricing. ·       Bloomfield, East Granby, East Windsor, Enfield, Granby, Somers, South Windsor, Windsor and Windsor LocksSeniors and people with visual impairments will want to walk for Nutmeg Senior Rides.  This program fills a crucial gap if you want another option, and a better choice for transportation, it is Nutmeg Senior Rides.  WE hope that you can help your community! We are going inside the Enfield Square Mall on March 12, 2016.  Registration is at 10 AM and the Walk starts at 11 AM.  We will have an information Kiosk from January 15 on in the Mall. Evan White will be our MC from WSFB and will have promotional spots on WMAS from mid-February to the Walk. We hope that you will join us, sign up by calling 860 758 7833 oremail ctseniorrides at gmail.com or register online through www.NutmegSeniorRides.org. Warm regards,Margaret Smith HaleExecutive Director, Ctseniorrides at gmail.comwww.nutmegseniorrides.org860-758-7833 
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