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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Robert,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I do not think I really read this message very carefully when you first sent it. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>What a great service this is. I am asking if you can put it on our next Senior Blind agenda? I think that people like Gwynn and maybe Steve could really benefit, if there is anyone who will provide the service in their towns. I want to try it in Beatrice too, just to see if it works.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Thanks. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-left:solid blue 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 4.0pt'><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Nebraska-Senior-Blind [mailto:nebraska-senior-blind-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Robert Leslie Newman via Nebraska-Senior-Blind<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 1, 2017 7:07 AM<br><b>To:</b> 0senior division listserv <nebraska-senior-blind@nfbnet.org>; NFB Senior Division list <nfb-seniors@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Robert Leslie Newman <robertleslienewman@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [Nebraska-senior-blind] GoGoGrandparent a service to transport you, the Senior<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Recently I heard about this service, but didn’t really understand how it was to work. I found the following write up in “the Blind perspective; a newsletter I recently subscribed to. <o:p></o:p></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1>Spencer's Spotlight<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>By Cheryl Spencer<br><a href="mailto:cheryl@theblindperspective.com">Cheryl@TheBlindPerspective.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am going to preface this month's spotlight with a hopefully not too long story.<br>A few years ago, I had a couple of kittens to take to the vet. The plan was to get a cab since I had not made a reservation with paratransit. Well, an hour before the appointment, I could not get a cab, nothing was available. I thought, if I had an iPhone, I could call Uber, but, no all I had was an iPad. Having gone through my list of cab companies, I was forced to call the Vet and admit I had no way of getting there. I had to cancel the appointment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now, to the spotlight, had I known this service existed I could have made my vet appointment without a problem. It's called GoGo Grandparent for Uber. GoGoGrandparent.com makes getting a ride for seniors and disabled citizens a bit easier and at a reasonable rate. This company is for those who do not have, nor do they want the expense of having a smartphone. Independence is once again possible and affordable. Here is how it works. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Once the registration process has been completed, you simply call the designated toll free number to schedule your ride with Uber Technologies. Even those who do not own a computer can also create an account and use the service, with Uber Technologies via telephone by calling 855-464-6872. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You will be asked to provide your name, address, home and cell phone numbers, date of birth, the name and phone number of a family member as an emergency contact and the debit card information to be used for future trips. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Making a trip is just as easy. Call 855-464-6872 at least 15 minutes prior to the time you wish to be picked up. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The menu options on the automated system are:<br>“Press #1 on your telephone keypad if you wish to be picked up from home.”<br>“Press #2 to be picked up from where you were dropped off.”<br>“Press #0 if you wish to speak to an operator.” <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>After providing the address of your destination, the name, license number and type of vehicle for your Uber driver will be given along with an estimated time of arrival.<br>You may then select option #3 if you wish to speak to the driver to provide specific instructions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>CHARGESBase amount to access the vehicle = 2 dollars and 90 cents.<br>Mileage rates vary between locales but are approximately 81 cents per mile.<br>Time rate = 30 cents per minute.<br>The tip is not calculated in your bill; therefore, if you wish to tip the driver, cash is the only payment option.<br>No need to present your credit card; the computer will debit your account. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Upon arrival at your destination, you will receive a call regarding the trip charges and the total amount of the transaction. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For the return trip, call the toll-free number and select option #2 to be picked up from where you were dropped off. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For further information, visit: <a href="http://www.gogograndparent.com/">www.GoGoGrandparent.com</a><br>Or call toll free at : 855-464-6872, 24/7. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully yours,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Robert Leslie Newman<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NFBN Senior Division, President<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>