[nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks

Mon Sep 12 15:39:41 UTC 2011

Do they have services, in Arkansas?
Thanks, Joshua

On 9/12/11, Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com> wrote:
> 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"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> 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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