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<DIV>Hi Gary,</DIV>
<DIV>How about calling the people below? I don’t know if your visitors are
visually impaired, but this might work. You might be able to set up a short term
account. I’ve used them and everyone is very nice. It’s worth a try.</DIV>
<DIV>Best Regards,</DIV>
<DIV>Joanna</DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">ITNNorthCentralConnecticut™</FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>is now
offering rides 24/7 to seniors and adults with visual<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>impairments in Bloomfield, East Granby,
East Windsor, Enfield,</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Granby, Somers, South Windsor, Suffield, Windsor and
Windsor Locks.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This alternative
transportation program uses a combination of volunteer and paid
drivers</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">who
provide rides in private vehicles.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>There is no restriction on the purpose of a ride, and help is offered to
carry packages, fold walkers, and open</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">doors.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Annual memberships are $40 for an individual and $60 for
a household.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ride charges during
the day are $4 for pickup plus $1 per mile.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Unlike with a taxi</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">or
bus, no money changes hands during the ride because members set up a Personal
Transportation Account™ from which their fares are debited. Riding
with</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">ITN
is like riding with a friend who will help you carry packages, open doors and
fold walkers.</FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Members enjoy peace of mind knowing that a clean private
car and safe, experienced driver are available to them around the clock, 365
days a year. They</FONT></P>
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not have to ask for favors, plan around the schedules of others, travel in
groups, or make their way to a pick-up point to reach their
destination.</FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Volunteer schedules are very flexible.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You can give a ride on your way to work
and do a good deed before the day has even begun! </FONT><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">ITNNorthCentralConnecticut™ is a community-supported
nonprofit that does not use public dollars for operating expenses.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The organization needs
additional</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">volunteers to keep the cost of the service affordable.
ITN also accepts car donations, or members may trade their unused cars for an
equal value of ride</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">credits.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Applications for memberships and to become a volunteer driver are on the
website at</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">www.itnnorthcentralct.org.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">For
more information, call Margaret Smith Hale at 860-758-7833 or email</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">info@itnnorthcentralct.org.</FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"></FONT> </P>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=garyallenct@gmail.com
href="mailto:garyallenct@gmail.com">Gary Allen</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:20 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=Ct-nfb@nfbnet.org href="mailto:Ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">NFB
of Connecticut Mailing List</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Ct-nfb] PLEASE HELP</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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need volunteers to pick people up at the airport. We have 4 people
coming in for the convention. If anyone has any ideas please contact Lucia
or post on this list.
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<DIV>Thank you for your help.</DIV>
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