[nabs-l] nfb chapter

Mon Jan 24 03:54:25 UTC 2011

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Josh,
In regard to living in a big city with fixed transportation routes, many of the routes have diversions, delays, etc.  I live in Manhattan, NY.  We have over 100 buses in the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); we have over 50 different subway lines and 100 different commuter rail line options covering the Tri-state area.  I am including the Port Authority path options as well as the New York Waterway taxi services when talking about the overall transit system.  
I have taken fixed bus routes many times while traveling throughout the city.  As the great transportation options abound, we when thinking of locating to a major city, one needs to decide on what options they want for transportation.  Since the economy is struggling, we are experiencing many faults within the bus and rail system where more limited options are happening causing riders to be stranded at specific times of the day.  In some locations, we are now experiencing full elimination of subway and bus lines where the city has deemed transportation rider ship small and minute.  Hope this information helps while you research transit options for the areas you want to live in.
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From: bookwormahb at earthlink.net <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] nfb chapter
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Date: Sunday, January 23, 2011, 10:13 PM

Hi,
I second that.  I was going to say that but someone who lived in Baltimore makes the case stronger!  Nfb chapters should not be a factor in moving.
I also think you should research the transportation options before believing "the grass is greener" over in the big city because as Marsha said, the fixed route system has a lot to be desired.  

Josh, I'd encourage you to help start an "at large" chapter of NFB because there are many others like you who want the support and philosophy of nfb but cannot get to a chapter meeting.  We have such a chapter in VA and it meets by conference call once a month.
Next what you're really seeking is social compionship it seems; why not join a church bible study or something; you mentioned you liked the religious activities when you were at a real campus, Kutztown university I think.
Why not volunteer? That will give you the social interaction and the experience needed for a resume.  As someone else said, think of when you're 30 looking for work, and the interviewer asks about work experience?  They look for experience-- proof you can do the work, just as much as the degree.
HTH,
Ashley

-----Original Message-----
>From: Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com>
>Sent: Jan 23, 2011 4:34 PM
>To: 'National Association of Blind Students mailing list' <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>Subject: Re: [nabs-l] nfb chapter
>
>Josh,
>
>As someone who has lived in Baltimore MD, for a little over a year, and now
>living in PA. I honestly do not consider the public transportation in
>Baltimore to be all that great. Yes it has a fixed route system, but if your
>going to live in any sort of "nice" part of town, its going to take you a
>few hours if not longer to get any where. Yes they have a light rail system,
>but it also limiting on where it goes. Baltimore does not have
>transportation like Philly, DC, or New York. Yes I understand your in a
>small town now. And Yes I understand your not around a NFB chapter. The
>Baltimore chapter is awesome, with awesome people. So that is a plus to
>Baltimore, but with that said its not a factor you should be considering. If
>your so wanting a NFB chapter in your area, then put one together. I am
>sure, confident of it, that is you approached Jim Antonacci, and said you
>wanted to do such a thing, he would talk to you. And even further more, if
>you want to be affiliated with a NFB chapter, but because of your location,
>maybe you should speak to Jim, about having a "at large chapter". I know, I
>know, that there are others in the state, who for whatever reason can't get
>to a chapter.  You say how horrible Redding is, are you aware that Redding
>has a public transportation system? So if your taking online classes because
>of the lack of transportation, and your having to rely on others for
>everything, here is some information you might not have known about:
>http://www.bartabus.com/ I found this with a simple google search. They do
>have a paratransit system, if that is more of your style. I know your
>troubles with transportation, my husband I live out of a fixed route system,
>about 15 minutes from a train station. But we do have cabs, a paratransit
>system, and can walk to grocery and other stores. I actually like it out
>here in the country, as I am the only person, thus I have the great pleasure
>of educating lots and lots of people what it means to be a successful blind
>person. Now I am not sure what you mean about a support system? Don't you
>have family near? What about a local church? If your need of help, and can
>pay something, or exchange for a meal or whatever, find someone on Craig's
>list. My point is, that the grass is always greener on the other side, but
>you have what you have now, and you need to make the best out of it.   
>
>Just some food for thoughts,
>Marsha 
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>Of Josh Kennedy
>Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 2:26 PM
>To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>Subject: [nabs-l] nfb chapter
>
>Hi
>
>The first thing I'll do or one of the first things when and if I get to 
>baltimore would be join the nfb chapter there. The support system at 
>least here is non-existent.
>
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