[NFBF-Tampa] Lunch/Dinner Afterwards RE: May 15: A Public Reading & Presentation of Our Resolution

Wed May 14 18:39:16 UTC 2025

La Terrizza is a really good option and it is cost affordable

Z’Leah Liburd (She/her)

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On Wed, May 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM marion.gwizdala--- via NFBF-Tampa <
nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Ed,
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>                 I would venture to guess that my pants would not fit you.
> You see, one size does not fit all!
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> Fraternally yours,
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> Marion
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> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Cheryl
> and Ed via NFBF-Tampa
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:28 AM
> *To:* 'NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List' <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* griffsanders at gmail.com
> *Subject:* Re: [NFBF-Tampa] Lunch/Dinner Afterwards RE: May 15: A Public
> Reading & Presentation of Our Resolution
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> What about the fix bus system they operate all day?
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> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Scott
> greenblatt via NFBF-Tampa
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 14, 2025 9:01 AM
> *To:* 'NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List' <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
> *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] Lunch/Dinner Afterwards RE: May 15: A Public
> Reading & Presentation of Our Resolution
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> I looked around with Copilot and found that the best options for food are
> likely
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> 1. **Acropolis Greek Taverna** – 1833 E 7th Ave
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1833+E+7th+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g>
> (0.3 miles)
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> 2. **La Terrazza Restaurant** – 1727 E 7th Ave
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1727+E+7th+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g>
> (0.4 miles)
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> I’d just like to know what time to schedule my return trip so paratransit
> doesn’t cause problems. I’m thinking that a 5:00 ready time should be
> adequate to get to and from the restaurant and back to the meeting location
> for a ride home. What does everyone think?
>
> Scott Greenblatt
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> Talk/Text: 8134601606
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> Sgreenblatt76 at gmail.com
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> When you see excellence, you should try to surpass it.
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> When you see the opposite, examine yourself.
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> -   Lao Tzu
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> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Louise
> Peyton via NFBF-Tampa
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 14, 2025 8:39 AM
> *To:* NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Louise Peyton <lp2473 at hotmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [NFBF-Tampa] May 15: A Public Reading & Presentation of
> Our Resolution
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> Marion:
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> Where can we email comments on the resolution since I cannot attend due to
> a mobility lesson with Martha, the other Lighthouse o/m instructor?
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> Louise
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> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *marion.gwizdala---
> via NFBF-Tampa
> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:50 PM
> *To:* 'NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List' <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* marion.gwizdala at gmail.com
> *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] May 15: A Public Reading & Presentation of Our
> Resolution
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> Dear Tampa Bay Chapter Members & Supporters,
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>                 The National Federation of the Blind is the
> transformational organization for blind Americans. The Tampa Bay Chapter is
> transforming transportation in Hillsborough County. Our resolution passed
> at our April 26 meeting is an example of that transformative power. Passing
> this resolution is only the first step. The next step is the most important
> and it requires **YOU** to show up and, if you have the inclination,
>  speak up! Here is what we need from you.
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>                 The most important is to show up! Wear our yellow shirt (I
> will be wearing mine on the dais) and sit together in the gallery. The sea
> of yellow shirts will definitely be seen. If you do not have a chapter
> shirt, any yellow shirt – the brighter the better – will suffice. If you
> feel comfortable or wish to step out of your comfort zone and would like to
> address the committee, we would like to find individuals willing to share
> how the issues raised in the resolution affect them. After reading the
> following concerns from the resolution, please let us know if you can
> illustrate them from your experiences.
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>    1. Artificial return blackouts – This refers to the window during
>    which you cannot schedule a return trip. That blackout window is 90
>    minutes. If you schedule an appointment to be dropped off at 9:00 a.m., you
>    cannot schedule a return trip before 10:30 a.m. If the purpose of your trip
>    is to pick up items, such as prescriptions, in which you will be “in &
>    out”, such a window, though perhaps necessary when the policy was first
>    created, seems to serve no practical purpose.
>    2. Longer than needed cancellation windows – HART requires customers
>    to cancel trips within two hours of the scheduled pick up. Failure to do so
>    can result in a “No show” and excessive late cancellations can result in
>    suspension of services. Such a long cancellation window can be burdensome
>    to those who may need to work late unexpectedly or may not have the ability
>    to stay on hold for long periods of time sometimes needed when calling HART
>    customer service.
>    3. Archaic cancellation protocol – Cancelling a trip currently
>    requires a customer to speak to a live person. At some times during the
>    day, this may mean staying on hold for an extended amount of time, even
>    longer than a work break allows. Simple current technologies, such as voice
>    mail, email, and text messaging could be easily employed to make the system
>    more efficient, not only for the customer but for HART.
>    4. Unneeded recertification timelines for permanently disabled patrons
>    HART requires patrons wishing to use para transit to recertify every five
>    years. Many of us are permanently disabled and there is no realistic
>    expectation of recovery. Nonetheless, those of us totally and permanently
>    disabled are required to complete burdensome paperwork, undergo unnecessary
>    medical examinations, and time-consuming in-person interviews.
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> If you wish to address the committee on any of these issues, it is
> strongly suggested you sign up by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. Speakers
> are allowed to sign up upon arrival. Each speaker will have three minutes
> to address the committee.  If you wish to sign up in advance, please email
> your name to Danielle Jackson at
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> JacksonD2 at gohart.org
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> After the meeting, we are planning to go to an early dinner or late lunch,
> depending upon your perspective. I will find the closest location for such
> a gathering and email it to the group so you can make your transportation
> arrangements. Here are the meeting details:
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> WHAT: HART  ADA Accessibility Committee Meeting
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> WHERE: 1201 E. 7th Avenue
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> WHEN: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
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> More information concerning the meeting and the after gathering will
> follow once those details are finalized. We look forward to a great
> turn-out! Please plan on showing up!
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> Fraternally yours,
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> Marion
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