[MD-Sligo] [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind to Make Transportation Available to Blind Americans for Essential Services through Lyft during COVID-19

Sat Apr 25 02:44:30 UTC 2020

ooh. Debbie. brown. I am very sorry. I just needed 2let NFB world wide
no about national federation of the blind gist\news.. sorry sorry
Debbie fore posting 2times. I am sorry 4give me Debbie? Olease.

On 4/24/20, Deborah via MD-Sligo <md-sligo at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Chika, you do not need to send out an announcement twice.
>
> Debbie
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> Chikodinaka
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> Subject: Re: [MD-Sligo] [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the
> Blind to Make Transportation Available to Blind Americans for Essential
> Services through Lyft during COVID-19
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> Chikodinaka from sligo Chapter list. Please take note!
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> On 4/24/20, Chikodinaka mr. Oguledo <chikodinaka.2girls at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Please take note. of this. I got this from nfb sligo Chapter list
>> md-sligo at nfbmd.org
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>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: "Danielsen, Chris via NFBNet-Members-List"
>> <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
>> Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:30:03 +0000
>> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind to
>> Make Transportation Available to Blind Americans for Essential
>> Services through Lyft during COVID-19
>> To: NCB Staff <NCBStaff at nfb.org>, State Affiliate Leadership List
>> <state-affiliate-leadership-list at nfbnet.org>,
>> "nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
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>> FOR RELEASE: April 23, 2020
>>
>> Contact:
>> Chris Danielsen
>> Director of Public Relations
>> National Federation of the Blind
>> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
>> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
>> cdanielsen at nfb.org<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind to Make Transportation Available to
>> Blind Americans for Essential Services through Lyft during COVID-19
>> Blind Americans Will Receive Lyft Ride Credits to Buy Essentials and More
>>
>> Baltimore, Maryland (April 23, 2020): The National Federation of the
>> Blind, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect and connect blind
>> Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, has partnered with Lyft to
>> provide access to transportation for blind people by distributing Lyft
>> discount codes through its affiliates. The partnership is a
>> LyftUp<https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/supporting-our-community>
>> initiative, Lyft's comprehensive effort to expand transportation
>> access to those who need it most. In response to the COVID-19 crisis,
>> Lyft has activated more than 500 partners through LyftUp. This
>> includes
>> efforts<https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/supporting-our-community>
>> in collaboration with public health entities, local governments,
>> nonprofits, and community organizations to create new opportunities
>> for drivers, provide rides to those in need, and help distribute
>> essential goods during the COVID-19 situation.
>> "Access to affordable, reliable transportation is always critical for
>> blind people, but particularly at this time, since public
>> transportation and paratransit services are being scaled back to stop
>> the spread of the coronavirus," said Mark Riccobono, President of the
>> National Federation of the Blind. "Partnering with Lyft is one way in
>> which the National Federation of the Blind is protecting and
>> connecting blind people by facilitating essential travel to purchase
>> food, medicine, and other crucial goods and services that we and our
>> families need. We commend Lyft and its driver community for
>> collaborating with us to make this possible."
>> "We want to increase access to transportation for those who need it,
>> particularly to meet their essential needs during this time. By
>> activating LyftUp, we're able to partner with the National Federation
>> of the Blind to fill mobility needs so that blind people can connect
>> with essential services," said Lisa Boyd, Director of Social Impact,
>> Lyft. "We're also grateful to all those who drive with Lyft for
>> helping provide rides for those in need. Lyft will be supporting
>> drivers by creating new opportunities to help them earn additional
>> income through the Lyft app and continuously working to protect their
>> safety."
>> To make sure riders and drivers know the best ways to protect
>> themselves and those around them, Lyft is providing continuous
>> updates<https://www.lyft.com/safety/coronavirus/#driver>. To learn
>> more about how else Lyft is supporting its community during this time,
>> visit its blog.<https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/supporting-our-community>
>> <https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/supporting-our-community>
>> <https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/supporting-our-community>About Lyft
>> Lyft was founded in 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve
>> people's lives with the world's best transportation and is available
>> to 95 percent of the United States population as well as select cities
>> in Canada. Lyft is committed to effecting positive change for our
>> cities and making cities more livable for everyone through initiatives
>> that bridge transportation gaps, and by promoting transportation
>> equity through shared rides, bikeshare systems, electric scooters, and
>> public transit partnerships.
>> About the National Federation of the Blind
>> The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in
>> Baltimore, is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind
>> Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters,
>> and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The
>> NFB defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides
>> information and support to families with blind children, older
>> Americans who are losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes and
>> dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into
>> reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at
>> www.nfb.org<http://www.nfb.org>.
>>
>> ###
>>
>> This release is also available at:
>>
> https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-make-trans
> portation-available-blind-americans
>>
>>
>>
>> Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.
>> Director of Public Relations
>> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
>> (410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 | cdanielsen at nfb.org
>> Twitter: @rlawyer
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