[Massachusetts-NFB] FW: MBTA Switches to Non-Personalized Blind Access CharlieCards Starting Today!

Wed Oct 2 01:19:09 UTC 2024

I thought I was getting all this information. You gave me three pieces of
information to get and I have two of them. I was waiting for one more. I
have three phone calls and an email out there to get the appropriate
information.

*Debbie Malone*

*National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts*

*Affiliate Second Vice President*

*At-Large Chapter President*

*National Federation of the Blind, National Writers Division Vice President*
*InclusionEducation.com <https://inclusioneducation.com/>*
Amazon Author Page <https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B07RVCRR5R>

On Tue, Oct 1, 2024 at 9:02 PM Shara Winton via Massachusetts-NFB <
massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:

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> Shara Winton
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> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
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> www.nfbma.org
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> sharawinton at gmail.com
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> 617-304-0347
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> *From:* Massachusetts Commission for the Blind <
> mcbinfo at massachusettscommissionfortheblind.ccsend.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:48 PM
> *To:* sharawinton at gmail.com
> *Subject:* MBTA Switches to Non-Personalized Blind Access CharlieCards
> Starting Today!
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> [image: Web Bug from
> https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=553199b1-054f-42df-9588-22a3cf87f8fe&a=1134000289612&c=bfe1627e-7b3e-11ea-aab3-782bcb740129&ch=c08d1132-7b3e-11ea-aab3-782bcb740129]
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> [image: Hand tapping a reduced fare card at a gate]
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> As of October 1, 2024, MBTA *reduced fare*
> <https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001B_91-FhdXCPl4QUcp9r3gKIGOfDJ6T13at2cdtX6Lwz0-eDWYUDvOw2cHevsi5Z-R0ZdwK318dMHYj2E7QIn2oENSUQi-d19iS7ZTUyS45tUifWYXpDT3Wcb_8ZuC8gIrXo1UhPc6AphRHgIl1CxA3ewWUjgZrJt0uZUSgzwJWQ=&c=vpd6JSBTUpt0pHwux_s75qPy21trRjEk-tEYunOWMD9Kl6WOLgeWGw==&ch=Hcq8VU6OZBGG8z0tVGMr-4UwXa-oLW9be_gXH15YJlMZuvR9Knimbw==>
> program cards are being replaced with non-personalized cards. Program
> benefits will remain the same.
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> Riders applying for a *new or replacement* *Blind Access CharlieCard*
> <https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001B_91-FhdXCPl4QUcp9r3gKIGOfDJ6T13at2cdtX6Lwz0-eDWYUDvO6CF2av3a6kfUBEF38Z2hnXRycQ-lMDHrddICAyC24WlRBU3E79VhYQtU7VxfTbYgjvD20OyzUgPtO8XDUabu5IuHJQoL_ab3pO-HiSEvAcr-FYGaXJJi2QaS3TrtQdthEb4Kp-k82flpqPLT1UjBEk=&c=vpd6JSBTUpt0pHwux_s75qPy21trRjEk-tEYunOWMD9Kl6WOLgeWGw==&ch=Hcq8VU6OZBGG8z0tVGMr-4UwXa-oLW9be_gXH15YJlMZuvR9Knimbw==>
> will receive a card that no longer includes their photo or a printed
> expiration date. By making this change, the MBTA is working to reduce the
> amount of time between a rider being approved for and receiving their new
> or replacement reduced fare CharlieCard.
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> Riders with the new, non-personalized cards can find their card expiration
> date by:
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> ·    Tapping them at a fare vending machine
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> ·    Checking the application approval email
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> ·    Checking the printed packing slip received with a card
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> ·    Checking the letter received during an in-person card pickup
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> Riders with personalized cards that have a photo and printed expiration
> date can continue using those cards as they usually do. Existing cards do
> not need to be replaced unless they are lost, damaged, or expired.
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> You can apply for a new, renewal, or replacement Blind Access CharlieCard *online
> *
> <https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001B_91-FhdXCPl4QUcp9r3gKIGOfDJ6T13at2cdtX6Lwz0-eDWYUDvOxqq1vu77c3btdSvinCPowKRp2r-BUH1pYEmM6oNuVOhFl3w00pMlU4zW67IOhuqlBpn-JE-bYIkBQx6v9KcIggAQP2eSqanLSSfYMtCk7Cle5RHjaBotd77Ud2i4F2dM2T2AF4WS4TPX6C-j380QejHhdnWDR6wW2rTdmydMJebStGMpc0T5Sn34vXCccPJRI7OsVArj46q_ptqJ6EFlwVCk96faalqlg==&c=vpd6JSBTUpt0pHwux_s75qPy21trRjEk-tEYunOWMD9Kl6WOLgeWGw==&ch=Hcq8VU6OZBGG8z0tVGMr-4UwXa-oLW9be_gXH15YJlMZuvR9Knimbw==>or
> at the *Charlie Service Center*
> <https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001B_91-FhdXCPl4QUcp9r3gKIGOfDJ6T13at2cdtX6Lwz0-eDWYUDvOxqq1vu77c3bZ28N88ANnFggvcGBEQb7H-YFdIJArxitNK2nzKor1oPGr4FQDgFATtiLdAyPw0wslP1lu2Ln1JT18Vr8ZygYOY7My3gyYCdjSf35odQ4lTgCiwcG9Qmu6Qp8_AJx2lJT&c=vpd6JSBTUpt0pHwux_s75qPy21trRjEk-tEYunOWMD9Kl6WOLgeWGw==&ch=Hcq8VU6OZBGG8z0tVGMr-4UwXa-oLW9be_gXH15YJlMZuvR9Knimbw==>.
> You can also replace a lost, stolen, or expired Blind Access CharlieCard,
> by contacting Customer Support at *617-222-3200* <617-222-3200>.
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> Please direct all questions to *MBTA Customer Support*
> <https://m9n59dabb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001B_91-FhdXCPl4QUcp9r3gKIGOfDJ6T13at2cdtX6Lwz0-eDWYUDvOw2cHevsi5Z-uZm4hr67MYPkTGo_z_0EL2d_2deS5fx_GlB1pX-rX_F7_ZOrWs0AuPK956QHNDO1smGbLsHR13RarotS1wueKmvFW5s0VAvNzum_a6qO7hs=&c=vpd6JSBTUpt0pHwux_s75qPy21trRjEk-tEYunOWMD9Kl6WOLgeWGw==&ch=Hcq8VU6OZBGG8z0tVGMr-4UwXa-oLW9be_gXH15YJlMZuvR9Knimbw==>
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> *Massachusetts Commission for the Blind*
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> 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/600+Washington+Street,+Boston,+MA+02111?entry=gmail&source=g>
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> 1-800-392-6450 <18003926450>
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