[nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks

Mon Sep 12 15:34:37 UTC 2011

Hello Vejas and everyone,

Private air travel holds another alternative to using the airlines. There 
are a number of private air charter services that sell you seats on 
chartered aircraft at about the cost of an airline ticket. As the situation 
with the airlines degrades even further these services are expected to grow 
changing how we fly in the future. From having talked to a number of private 
air charter companies and air charter brokers it's very possible that we 
could find ourselves receiving better treatment by these services compared 
to that we've received from the airlines over the years.
    For starters the vast majority of air charter company  Web Sites  are 
very accessible with screen reading software and are easy to navigate. A 
recent entry in to the world of per-seat private air travel ventures is: 
http://www.socialflights.com

    While you need to get by a captcha in the signup process their Web site 
is very accessible and contains lots of information about this company. It's 
heavily integrated with Facebook so you'll need to have a Facebook Account 
and will need to be logged in before registering and logging in to Social 
Flights. Check them out and let's take air travel by the blind to a higher 
level!

Peter Donahue

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "vejas" <brlsurfer at gmail.com>
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
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Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks

Although independence is important, I still think our safety is
more important.  Hopefully over the years, the airport people
will eventually understand our situation and not take away our
canes.  And we can do something about it being the confident NFB
travelers we are.
Vejas

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing
list<nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:44:39 -0600
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks

I understand that safety and security are an issue.  But after
9/11, airlines I think have been treating uss mercilessly bad.
With no mercy, airlines have taken canes away, dug into babies'
bottles, taken diapers off, and so many other violations of
people's privacy.  I went to Florida with my hijab on and I had
to have somebody pat me down.  No thrills, but still.  I don't
particularly like the security checkpoints because of how they
might think of a blind person, somebody who is not WASP (white
Anlgo Saxon Protestant.)  After 9/11, some things weren't so
good, such as thhe airline security.  Even after that stupid guy
put a bomb in his underwear, there were more security issues.
I'm probably not flying back to Florida after what my parents
did, which was get a security pass without boarding a plane, to
make sure I got home.  The airlines have always been a source of
contempt for all of us, so let's think not only about the people
who died, but the repercussions that followed.
Beth

 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:54:50 -0400
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks

Thanks Josh,
I think we should take time to reflect on the tragedy and also be
active.
Vote for whom you believe will
make our country safe and secure.  You're right that safety and
security is
an issue as we students head back to campus.  Actually, I'm not a
student
this semester, but will go back for continuing education next
semester at
nova, community college.

I'd suggest you get aquainted with your school's safety/police
office if you
haven't already; know where it is, know what their number is, and
meet an officer or two.  Some schools like mine, marymount
university, just
had security officers.
Know how to reach them as well.  If you feel unsafe, walk with
friends back
to your dorm or call a security escort.  Many schools offer such
a
service.
At least at MU, after 12 midnight, you had to show an ID to enter
the dorm;
this is a good thing.  And also lock your dorm room, especially
at
night.
If there is a threat or natural disaster, I'd leave fast.  Go to
a
friend's
home, family if they're in the area, or a hotel.  Just go
somewhere safe.
Safety is a big priority.

Okay, that's my tips for now.

-----Original Message-----
From: Joshua Lester
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 3:33 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks

Ashley:
Great post!
This has everything to do, with this list, because many blind
students, are probably heading back to college, after being on
vacation.
This security issue is important.
May God bless America.
Blessings, Joshua

On 9/11/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
 Hi all,
 We all have varying views on how to address safety and security.
But
 somehow, some way, those terrorists got through.
 We were attacked a decade ago.
 I was finishing a class in high school when I heard the news.
School was
 closed the next day.  Our school had an assembly where the
choir,
band, and
 other groups performed to commemorate 9/11.
 I hope that we all take a moment to reflect on it.  I will be
praying for
 our
 country and everyone? safety/security on the anniversary.
 I? a Christian so I have faith that we will grow stronger as a
nation.  If
 you had a loved one impacted by the attack, I hope you recovered
somewhat
 from the tragedy.

 Some pray in churches, others are going to public memorials
today and
 still
 others will do volunteer service to serve the country.  If you
are doing
 anything different or special, I hope it goes well for you.

 Take care.
 Ashley
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