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

[Karen Rose]

Thanks.  I'm thrilled to see a blind person professionally involved in
transit.  At one time, I was focusing my advocacy time on transit, but since
I'm a psychotherapist who also does career counseling now, I've tended to
focus on employment issues.  Thanks for being there.

Karen

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From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of David Evans
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 8:40 AM
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Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Need Compitent Blind Traveler in Raleigh, N.C.


Dear Karen,

Blindness, by itself is not a reason that will get anyone on to 
Para-transit. service.
The inability to access and use the fixed route bus is what makes a person 
eligible to use Para-transit.
Some blind people must use Para-transit because of other reasons and 
factors.  Such things as arthritis, diabetes, heart conditions, medications 
that they take that effect their ability to walk, stand, think clearly and 
navigate the system are just some of the reasons.
In many places, the local services may have an automatic qualifier based on 
age, such as anyone over 85 or the like.
It can vary from location to location around the Country.
Transit systems are encouraged to exceed the ADA, when they can, but they 
can not do less that it requires.
I have been involved in transit since 1986 and work for a company that 
provides services for my area of Palm Beach County Florida.  We have won the

"Best Urban Transit System in America twice in the past 8 years as awarded 
by the (CTAA) Community Transit Association of America.

If I can help, please write me back .

David Evans, NFBF and GD Jack.
Consumer Advocate MV Transit
Palm Tran Service Board
Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board
South Florida Regional Transit Authority/Tri-Rail
Past Chair, ADA Advisory Board, Palm Beach County
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen Rose" <rosekm at earthlink.net>
To: "'NFB Talk Mailing List'" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:52 PM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Need Compitent Blind Traveler in Raleigh, N.C.


> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of David Evans
> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 11:45 AM
> To: NFB Talk Mailing List
> 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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