[nfb-talk] Need Compitent Blind Traveler in Raleigh, N.C.

[Karen Rose]

Thanks.  I don't do paratransit in Ca., since I can use regular transit and
am therefore not considered eligible there.  In Ca., one has to be unable to
use regular public transit to get paratransit, and most blind people are
perfectly capable of taking busses and BART, so usually don't qualify.

Karen

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Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Need Compitent Blind Traveler in Raleigh, N.C.


Dear Rose,

If you are certified under the ADA for Para-transit service, where you live,

then you can get up to 21 days of service in another area that also has a 
fixed route bus system.  After the 21 days, you must fill out an application

for services in that area for on going services.
Ralliy does have a fixed bus route system and therefore, must bylaw, have a 
Para-transit system also to serve people with disabilities who can not 
access and use the fixed route bus because of their disability or barriers 
in the environment that prevent them from using it.
They must live within 3/4 mile of the buses route or with in in a ADA core 
area.
I work for our Para-transit service here in Palm Beach County Florida and 
part of my job is to act as the Consumer Advocate to help others in 
accessing the system and using the services.
If I can answer any questions, please ask.

David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack
MV Transit  Consumer Advocate Division 94
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen Rose" <rosekm at earthlink.net>
To: "'NFB Talk Mailing List'" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 11:32 AM
Subject: [nfb-talk] Need Compitent Blind Traveler in Raleigh, N.C.


> I'm visiting my senior parents in Raleigh, and would like to be helpful.
> While I'm totally mobile at home in Ca., I am told that there is no way to
> help my parents get groceries, etc., since there is no transportation in
> Raleigh.  Is there a competent blind person here who can tell me off list
> how you travel in Raleigh?  Thanks.
>
>
>
> Karen
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