[nabs-l] access paratransit services

[Jorge Paez]

I agree with what's written above.
Just one warning though, be very careful with what you say, and make
it clear that you absolutely need the service and would basically be
stuck at home if you didn't have it.
It may be an exaggeration, but I've learned the hard way that
sometimes its best to do that to get what we need.
Also, if you have any anxiety, even minor, highlit it. Again,
exaggerating the point a bit perhaps, but they'll take whatever
loopholes you leave open for them so just make sure you don't leave
anyweak points in your arguments, and if you think something is a
weaker point then something else, just focus on what would help make
yourargument stronger and deflect questions related to the other
things as best you can.
Good luck.



On 9/20/14, Sam Nelson via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Vejas,
>  I use paratransit and think over all it's a good service. I agree about
> the
> hearing loss. Also psychiatric issues can be considered so if you suffer
> from an anxiety disorder that would make the crowded conditions of public
> transportation or just going through all that impossible this can be
> mentioned. As well as any other mental illness that might affect things.
> Also anything physical like migrains chronic fatigue syndrome or
> fibromalija.
>  I hope this helps.
>  Sam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Arielle
> Silverman via nabs-l
> Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2014 4:07 PM
> To: Vejas Vasiliauskas; National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] access paratransit services
>
> 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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Jorge

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