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

[Helen Kobek]

Happily, Amalia. Looking forward to meeting you next week. Most sincerely.
Helen








On Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 6:18 PM Amalia Alexandre <
amaliaalexandre310 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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