[Massachusetts-NFB] Update: Cadet-escorts from T to Senior Center- Monday Meeting

[Amalia Alexandre]

I think that this is great and i’m glad you put all of this together

On Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 1:56 PM Helen Kobek via Massachusetts-NFB <
massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi, folks. Here's the update:
> Four cadets (Trevor, Moree, Simon, and Brendan - with Moree being the one
> female - in teams of two) are going to be at the two different sides of the
> Central Square Massachusetts Ave T stops - two at Starbucks, and two at
> CVS. The Community Relations head - Kesen Green - will be there for the
> first time to ensure all goes well. I've advised him to give the cadets a
> template of what to say to identify themselves to blind folks who might be
> seeking the escort. Example: "My name is Cadet Trevor. I'm here to offer
> escort to the Senior Center."
> I've also suggested the cadets receive Human Guide training at their
> earliest convenience so there is skillful human guide IF THAT IS SOUGHT by
> NFB folks.
> I'm grateful for the opportunity to talk in depth with officer Kessen
> Green about blindness, and he's taken an interest in increasing training of
> all types for the police department. This has been a good thing.
> I plan to attend the meeting, making use of the escort. And I'm wishing
> for the conversation about the matter to be respectful all around. Again,
> this offer is not to undermine anyone's independence. Just an action of
> care and concern for all. And the location and timing of meeting can be
> adjusted as needed. The Police are fully flexible. They want this to work
> well for everyone. I will notify Officer Green of the decision. He did
> review the calendar of commitment through September of next year, being the
> second Monday of the month, should this be desired going forward.
> See some of you soon, I hope.
> Warmly,
> Helen
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