[nabs-l] access paratransit services

[Arielle Silverman]

Hi Vejas,
If your hearing loss makes it harder for you to cross some
intersections safely, it limits your ability to get around by public
transit, so tell them about that. Also tell them if you live far away
from a bus route. Good luck!
Arielle

On 9/20/14, Vejas Vasiliauskas via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I want to sign up for access paratransit services, which is something that I
> know
> many blind people have done to make transportation easier.  Yesterday
> afternoon I
> called the customer service number to receive an application to fill out.
> My
> application was mailed to our house and should come within the next few
> days.  After
> I fill it out and send it back I have to schedule an interview.
> I would really appreciate any tips on what I can say for the interview to be
> accepted
> for eligibility, as I know that Access does not always consider blindness
> enough of a
> disability to be able to use their services.  I also wear hearing aids, if
> that helps
> at all, because I have moderate hearing loss and they are meant to help.  I
> have also
> heard that you can appeal if you are not accepted.
> Thanks in advance.
> Vejas
>
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