[Md-sligo] Behivior on the lists

Mon Sep 12 19:29:52 UTC 2016

I am sorry. id I did not meqan it. sorry. I am mad about
uber&metroaccess joining together do not delete me from the nfb Sligo
list I just want2voice my viewpoints on wmataMeteroAvvess

On 9/12/16, Brown, Debbie via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> chika, please do not use foul language on this list.  If you do so again, I
> will ask David Andrews to remove you from it.  It reflects badly on the NFB
> and reflects badly on you.  That goes for everyone else as well.
>
> Debbie Brown
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of mr.
> Chikodinaka Nickarandidum Oguledo via MD-Sligo
> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 11:06 AM
> To: Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland
> Cc: mr. Chikodinaka Nickarandidum Oguledo; Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]
> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>
> hello can go 2the door I have ben noSho b4. it pissis me off. fuck
> uber/MetroAccess. I just want metro access please metroaccess not uber
>
> On 9/12/16, mr. Chikodinaka Nickarandidum Oguledo <ochikodinaka at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>> lets gist about this at the next meeting 10 8th 2016
>>
>> On 9/12/16, Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via MD-Sligo
>> <md-sligo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Melissa;
>>>
>>> There is no writing on the car and they will not get out and greet
>>> you, so how do you know if you are getting in the right car? If I ask
>>> a driver, are you from Uber, anyone could say yess and I could be
>>> getting in with a stranger.
>>> I also do not know how to text and how could I put in my requests?  I
>>> would go for a system where I could communicate with a driver and
>>> tell them where I am or what I am whereing, so he could find me.
>>> I know someone who was discriminated againsted, right in frunt of my
>>> house, because she had a guide dog.  As you most likely saw, I have
>>> already had trouble with metro access using cabs and some of them not
>>> coming to the door or even coming to the office, at all and putting
>>> me down as a no show.
>>> Also, metro will not tell you if it is a van or cab that is picking
>>> you up.
>>> This is very hard to deal with in a office situation.
>>> Terry Powers
>>>
>>> From: Melissa Ann Riccobono via MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo at nfbnet.org]
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 8:22 PM
>>> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland' <md-sligo at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Melissa Ann Riccobono <melissa at riccobono.us>
>>> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>>>
>>> Sorry-I am a bit late to this party, but I wanted to put in a few
>>> comments.
>>>
>>> Knowing how Uber works, since I take it often in Baltimore, I'm
>>> guessing that this program would work more like the Taxi Access
>>> program in Baltimore.
>>> This means a few things. First, you would HAVE to call an Uber if you
>>> wanted to use this service. Metro would not be able to send you an
>>> Uber because you have to order the Uber through an app on a smart
>>> phone. So, if you would want to use Metro Access like usual, you
>>> would order your rides just as you do now. But, if you had a smart
>>> phone and wanted the convenience of same day service, then you could
>>> use Uber. I would assume that there would be a card number you would
>>> enter in the Uber app. This would allow Metro to be charged for your
>>> Uber ride, as it said Metro would pay up to $15 per trip. This is
>>> very similar to the Taxi Access program in Baltimore, but people call
>>> into the cab company, give their Taxi Access number, and then get
>>> their ride.
>>>
>>> One would hope that if this system works, those who can and like to
>>> use Uber will do so. This will lessen Metro Access trips so one would
>>> hope Metro Access would have a better on time performance and serve
>>> the customers who use it better. Now I realize this might not be the
>>> case, as any paratransit has a long way to go to be perfect! And, I
>>> could certainly be wrong about how the system would work, but I hope
>>> I am correct.
>>> Uber is a fantastic service. You can contact your driver directly,
>>> see how far away your driver is, know the type of car they are
>>> driving, and the rates are cheaper than a cab. If you have problems
>>> with a driver, you can give feedback right away, and I have literally
>>> had money refunded for one reason or another minutes after I
>>> submitted a complaint. You rate each driver, and each driver rates
>>> you as a customer. This leads, most of the time, to polite drivers
>>> and polite passengers. It is not perfect...
>>> Sometimes the GPS tries to navigate the driver on a route that makes
>>> no sense, and some drivers are bad drivers, rude, or just not very
>>> smart...
>>> Some don't speak English very well... But, on the whole, I think Uber
>>> is far better than any cab service, and I think it would be wonderful
>>> to subsidize rides for those who need that help.
>>> Just some thoughts to consider.
>>> Melissa
>>>
>>> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Michelle Clark via MD-Sligo
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 7:28 PM
>>> To: 'Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland'
>>> Cc: Michelle Clark
>>> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>>>
>>> Debbie,
>>>
>>> National Harbor will go in with Sligo for the resolution. I was
>>> shocked whenI read the article.
>>>
>>> Michelle
>>>
>>> From: MD-Sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Reyazuddin, Yasmin via MD-Sligo
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2016 9:16 AM
>>> 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 mo
>>> ntgomerycountymd.gov>>
>>> Subject: Re: [Md-sligo] Transportation
>>>
>>> Debbie,
>>> Based upon the article in the post, the RFP will be out end of this
>>> month.
>>> They will  be considering the RFP during the month of December and
>>> award the contract in January.
>>> May be we need to have a resolution at the state convention to
>>> enforce our policy. Another way to ensure that there are no problems
>>> later.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>> Brown, Debbie via MD-Sligo
>>> 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 counceler 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 mo
>>> ntgomerycountymd.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
>>>
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