[Md-sligo] Transportation

Thu Sep 8 20:39:30 UTC 2016

lets gist about this at Saturdays Meeting

On 9/8/16, Reyazuddin, Yasmin via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Terry,
> I understand your frustration. Whether it is a cab or a van, the driver has
> to wait for 5 minutes before leaving. If it is a metro access van, then it
> should not be a problem. If it is a cab, the guard can go and ask the
> driver, if he is picking up a metro access user or not.
> I have called when my ride is running late to know and they won't even tell
> us how long we have to wait. Sometimes they start scrambling to find a
> driver after the window is over.
> Last Saturday, I went to visit Aisha. I waited an additional 30 minutes
> before calling them up. They had just told another driver to go from Silver
> spring to Chevy Chase to pick me up.
> My ride which was scheduled for noon to 12:30 pm picked me up at 1:30 pm.
> Even the driver did not know that he was supposed to pick me up. It is not
> the driver at fault but the system. This happens to all metro access users,
> so it is not discrimination. They do not have favorites and they treat
> everyone equitably
>
>
>
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
> Montgomery County Government
> Department of Health & Human Services
> 401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
> Rockville MD 20850
> 240-777-0311 (MC311)
> 240-777-1556 (personal)
> 240-777-1495 (fax)
> office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm
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>
>
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers,
> Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 2:14 PM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland' <md-sligo at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>
>
> I have even called during my window and they will not tell me if it is a cab
> or a van, picking me up.  We are not requesting any sensitive info. We have
> no idea what to look for ourselves or to tell guards to watch for.  This is
> discrimination!
>
> Terry P.
>
>
>
> From: Brown, Debbie via MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org]
> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 9:01 AM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org<mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: Brown, Debbie <dabro at loc.gov<mailto:dabro at loc.gov>>
> Subject: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>
> Terry, that is a question we all have been asking.
>
> They have to give to the AAC (which Queen is on) a report about missed trips
> and no-shows.  I don't think it was generally broken down by cabs or regular
> contractors.  That is a statistic we need to have.  It sounds as if this
> same-day service is different from the normal MetroAccess, and you would
> know that's what you were doing when you ordered it, and you would hopefully
> understand that's what you were doing.  I know when I call a cab that my
> body had better be outside or it might leave me-although cabs are routinely
> calling before they come these days.  Nothing I have read says that Uber
> will be doing regular MetroAccess trips.  Nevertheless, if MetroAccess is
> managing it, it is in violation of the NFB of Maryland resolution.
>
> Debbie Brown
>
>
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers,
> Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 4:16 PM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
> Cc: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Chapter meeting and upcoming events
>
>
> How can we trust this to go into effect, when some of the cab drivers, now,
> will not go to the door and let a blind person know they are there.  They
> either do not go at all or do not go to the door and put you down as a no
> show, in both cases.
> They were supposed to put on my record, no cabs, but when I change my pick
> up, related to work, then they think they can use a cab.  Once in a while,
> they do use a cab anyway.
> Action is the most reliable for coming to find the client.
> After how Henry's DOORs councilor has been treated by this company, I do not
> trust them.
> How can I communicate if I do not have a smart phone?
>
> What a mess!!!
>
> Terry P.
>
>
> From: Reyazuddin, Yasmin via MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 4:06 PM
> To: Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org<mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: Reyazuddin, Yasmin
> <Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov<mailto:Yasmin.Reyazuddin at montgomerycountymd.gov>>
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Chapter meeting and upcoming events
>
> Debbie,
> At the chapter meeting we would like to get an update about metro access and
> their ability ride program.
> Also we will have the Board of Elections who can register people and quietly
> show the features of the machine.
> Last month meeting you gave out the raffle tickets. I did not get what I
> asked. If I come to the meeting, I will get them. Otherwise, we will wait
> for a better date.
>
>
> Yasmin Reyazuddin
> Aging & Disability Services
> Montgomery County Government
> Department of Health & Human Services
> 401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor)
> Rockville MD 20850
> 240-777-0311 (MC311)
> 240-777-1556 (personal)
> 240-777-1495 (fax)
> office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm
> Languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Braille
> This message may contain protected health information or other information
> that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient,
> please contact the sender by return mail and destroy any copies of this
> material.
> Thank you.
>
>
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brown,
> Debbie via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 11:57 AM
> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org<mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: Brown, Debbie <dabro at loc.gov<mailto:dabro at loc.gov>>
> Subject: [Md-sligo] Chapter meeting and upcoming events
>
> The chapter meeting will be at the Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Avenue,
> at 1:30.
>
> We have many events coming up in September and October.
>
> Saturday, September 17:  Bake sale at the Greenbelt Giant, 6000 Greenbelt
> Road.  We really need bakers.  Janice steps up to the plate for every baking
> event, but she can only do so much.  Please bake something or ask your
> friends to bake something.  If you are not a baker, give your friends some
> money to bake something.
>
> Saturday, October 1:  Scholarship dinner and auction, Bidding for
> Opportunity.  Tickets are $40.  If you bring yourself and a friend, we will
> get very close to filling the room.  Bring your money on Saturday if you
> can.  Also, bring a description of your auction item, or bring the item
> itself.
>
> Saturday, October 8:  Chapter meeting at which we will have Leslie Bowman
> from LBPH.
>
> Sunday, October 16:  World of Montgomery, Montgomery College.
>
> Saturday, October 22:  Friends meeting at LBPH in Baltimore, at which the
> author Phyllis Reynolds Naylor will appear.
>
> Friday-Sunday, October 28-30:  NFB of Maryland state convention.  I will
> send you more information in a separate email.  We will have the usual
> banquet and luncheons, but on Friday evening we will have pizza and a
> performance.  The Braille is Beautiful Players will perform "Sorry, Wrong
> Number."  I am still looking for people to participate in the Braille is
> Beautiful Players.  Please let me know if you are interested in being a
> star.  You must be a fairly good braille reader.
>
> If you have raffle tickets filled out, and if you have money, please bring
> it on Saturday.
>
> Debbie Brown
>
>