[NFB-Krafters-Korner] OT: National Federation of the Blind to Make Transportation Available to Blind Americans for Essential Services through Lyft during COVID-19

Fri Apr 24 20:06:08 UTC 2020

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On 4/24/20, Tammy Freitag via NFB-Krafters-Korner
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> From: Chris Danielsen
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
> cdanielsen at nfb.org<mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>
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> National Federation of the Blind to Make Transportation Available to
> Blind Americans for Essential Services through Lyft during COVID-19
> Blind Americans Will Receive Lyft Ride Credits to Buy Essentials and More
>
> Baltimore, Maryland (April 23, 2020): The National Federation of the
> Blind, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect and connect blind
> Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, has partnered with Lyft to
> provide access to transportation for blind people by distributing Lyft
> discount codes through its affiliates. The partnership is a
> LyftUp<https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/supporting-our-community>
> initiative, Lyft's comprehensive effort to expand transportation
> access to those who need it most. In response to the COVID-19 crisis,
> Lyft has activated more than 500 partners through LyftUp. This
> includes efforts<https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/supporting-our-community>
> in collaboration with public health entities, local governments,
> nonprofits, and community organizations to create new opportunities
> for drivers, provide rides to those in need, and help distribute
> essential goods during the COVID-19 situation.
> "Access to affordable, reliable transportation is always critical for
> blind people, but particularly at this time, since public
> transportation and paratransit services are being scaled back to stop
> the spread of the coronavirus," said Mark Riccobono, President of the
> National Federation of the Blind. "Partnering with Lyft is one way in
> which the National Federation of the Blind is protecting and
> connecting blind people by facilitating essential travel to purchase
> food, medicine, and other crucial goods and services that we and our
> families need. We commend Lyft and its driver community for
> collaborating with us to make this possible."
> "We want to increase access to transportation for those who need it,
> particularly to meet their essential needs during this time. By
> activating LyftUp, we're able to partner with the National Federation
> of the Blind to fill mobility needs so that blind people can connect
> with essential services," said Lisa Boyd, Director of Social Impact,
> Lyft. "We're also grateful to all those who drive with Lyft for
> helping provide rides for those in need. Lyft will be supporting
> drivers by creating new opportunities to help them earn additional
> income through the Lyft app and continuously working to protect their
> safety."
> To make sure riders and drivers know the best ways to protect
> themselves and those around them, Lyft is providing continuous
> updates<https://www.lyft.com/safety/coronavirus/#driver>. To learn
> more about how else Lyft is supporting its community during this time,
> visit its blog.<https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/supporting-our-community>
> <https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/supporting-our-community>
> <https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/supporting-our-community>About Lyft
> Lyft was founded in 2012 by Logan Green and John Zimmer to improve
> people's lives with the world's best transportation and is available
> to 95 percent of the United States population as well as select cities
> in Canada. Lyft is committed to effecting positive change for our
> cities and making cities more livable for everyone through initiatives
> that bridge transportation gaps, and by promoting transportation
> equity through shared rides, bikeshare systems, electric scooters, and
> public transit partnerships.
> About the National Federation of the Blind
> The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in
> Baltimore, is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind
> Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters,
> and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The
> NFB defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides
> information and support to families with blind children, older
> Americans who are losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes and
> dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into
> reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at
> www.nfb.org<http://www.nfb.org>.
>
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>
> This release is also available at:
> https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-make-transportation-available-blind-americans
>
>
>
> Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.
> Director of Public Relations
> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
> (410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 | cdanielsen at nfb.org
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