<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Good evening members,</div><div>Please see the below email that Sewar put together to send to the governor regarding TD Tampa Bay. Thank you so much Sewar for putting this together and concluding this project. </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you to all who participated. </div><div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">April
28, 2022</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The
Honorable Ron DeSantis </span></p>
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Capitol</span></p>
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FL </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Subject:
TD Tampa Bay </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dear Governor
DeSantis, </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We, the National
Federation of the Blind, are a nonprofit organization consisting of
constituents residing in the state of Florida. We are writing this letter to
advocate for the reinstatement of the budget for TD Tampa Bay. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk99993327"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A
city’s transportation network has been described as its cardiovascular system,
allowing for a city’s continuous success through the flow of goods and people.
Subsequently, those living with disabilities endure transportation barriers
that hinder their success; and in turn hindering the city’s success. Such
barriers include limited access and limited income. </span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">TD Tampa Bay
removes these barriers by providing a reasonable cost for door-to-door
transportation across Tampa’s counties for all those living with disabilities.
This provides individuals with disabilities with more employment and college
options. As well as an increase of discretionary income to spend and access to a
range of businesses. Consequently, the flow of people and services in Tampa are
stimulated, and so is the local economy. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">In conclusion,
there are a great deal of benefits from reinstating TD Tampa Bay. Therefore, we
humbly ask for your continued benevolence by signing the budget to fund TD
Tampa Bay. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please find
testimonials from fellow disabled and non-disabled residents of Tampa, Florida speaking on their positive
experiences with TD Tampa Bay on the following page. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We appreciate your
time and effort. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">National
Federation of the Blind</span></p>
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Chapter </span></p>
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FL</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12pt;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:Nfbf.tampa@gmail.com">Nfbf.tampa@gmail.com</a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Testimonials</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">TD Tampa Bay allowed me to
travel across five different counties for doctors appointments, shopping to
increase the economy, and to visit with friends and family. This is a valuable
service not only for myself, but for those who are disabled ,elderly, and financially
needy. Please sign this program into your budget. Thank you</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1.75in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Miranda Kilby</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1.75in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tampa Bay Chapter President of the National
Federation Of The Blind of Florida</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> As a parent, TD Tampa Bay allowed me to provide
experiences for my family. This included, but not limited to, the beaches, the
theater, small businesses and so much more. TV Tampa Bay is a valuable service
that is needed within the five counties, Pinellas, Hillsboro, Pasco, Hernando,
and Manatee. Please keep the budget for the service to allow the individuals
like myself and so many others to continue to live the life they want. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 121.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Paul Martinez</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 121.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">President, National Federation Of The Blind of Florida </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">TD has helped our family in the following
ways:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">My Wife, to get to medical appointments at
Tampa General, and the surrounding areas, as all her care is through TGH/USF</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">My Wife having a greater sense of
independence, being able to do a lot more on her own, including getting to
Tampa for religious services and programs. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">My Wife having a more robust social life,
being that she is able to see her friends and family, even when I’m
working. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">My Wife being able to get to the office in
Tampa to work, and be more productive with her colleagues. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 1in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">5.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Myself being able to work and contribute
without having to take time off, to get her to these important
commitments. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please consider how this important service has
helped those in need. It is extremely important, for any individual, especially
someone with a vision impairment, to free and independent. This service is the
roots to a flourishing state, connected not divided. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 121.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Joshua Dabiew</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 121.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">315-250-9729</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">As a disabled student, TD Tampa Bay provided me the
independence I yearned for and the opportunities I needed. Over time, Uber and
Lyft can get too pricey and family isn’t always available to be a personal chauffeur.
So, it was amazing to have a transportation that allowed me to leave my house
more often to run errands, socialize with friends in other counties, and take
more job interviews. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 121.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Sewar Quneibi </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 121.5pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tampa, FL 33617</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The TD Tampa Bay
service has provided me with a tremendous amount of independence. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-Heading2Access" style="line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0in 6pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">Florida has some
amazing beaches that should be enjoyed by all of its citizens and visitors.
Before this service was provided, I had not been to the beach for two years.
Not only was I able to enjoy the beach but to spend money at the establishments
nearby. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-Heading2Access" style="line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0in 6pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">Along those same lines
were trips to popular attractions that were outside of Hillsborough County
where I lived. One such excursion was to the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs. My
friends and I were able to enjoy the atmosphere, eat at local restaurants, and
purchase items unique to the sponge docks. TD Tampa Bay allowed those of us
with disabilities to experience more of Florida than we otherwise could not.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Heading2Access" style="line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0in 6pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">Td Tampa Bay also
provided me rides to a job at the Strawberry Festival, which I loved. Without
this service that job would not have been available to me.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Heading2Access" style="line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0in 6pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">I was also able to
visit friends and relatives in other counties and go to doctors’ appointments
outside of Hillsborough County. The service provided a choice of the medical
care that I wanted. It gave me a voice in my own care. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-Heading2Access" style="line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0in 6pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">TD Tampa Bay is a
much-needed service for me and others with disabilities who cannot drive. It
offers social opportunities, spending opportunities, employment possibilities,
and medical choices</span></p>
<p class="gmail-Heading2Access" style="margin:12pt 0in 6pt 142pt;line-height:normal;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">Debbie
Malone </span></p>
<p class="gmail-Heading2Access" style="line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0in 6pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-Heading2Access" style="line-height:normal;margin:12pt 0in 6pt;font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal">Being a visually
impaired individual, without the ability to drive, living in Clearwater; has
been extremely difficult, since you cut the budget and were forced to
stop TD transportation services. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:normal"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">All of my medical appointments are at Tampa
General, or on the USF Campus; most being 1+hr away. The individuals in my
life, that have the ability to help me, work, and it makes it a huge burden
figuring out how I am going to make it to simple tasks, most people don’t even
think twice about, such as a Medical appointment. The other options, such as
Uber or Lyft are very costly. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I am also working hard to get back to work,
and the office of my employer, is located in Tampa. That being said, it would
not be an option for me to get into the office, potentially resulting in them
not accepting those terms, resulting in loss of employment. All due to not
being able to get to my job, not my ability to perform. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please consider my plea, for reinstating the
budget for the TD transportation service. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I am an active 35 year old woman and want to
live a full life that contributes to this great state and Nation. I love
Florida, and feel a great sense of Pride in living here, knowing how they take
care of their citizens, especially those of us that have a little different
needs. We just need the tools to be able to succeed. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">It’s also a very important part of our social
structure. My visually impaired friends, live far, one in NPR. For us to be
able to get together, it’s near impossible, or costs a fortune. I implore you,
to think of your day, without the ability to drive. Would you be able to get
done and accomplish what is needed and necessary?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I personally cannot, due to the removal of
this service. I love my independence and I believe with TD being
reinstated it would give not only myself, but countless individuals the ability
to keep our lives full and vibrant. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thank you for taking the time to hear my
thoughts and plight regarding TD, it’s appreciated. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 142pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Christine Copley</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 142pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">813.493.7691</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 142pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1926 Valencia
Way </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 142pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Clearwater, FL 33764</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">It is imperative that the state fund the TD
Tampa Bay transportation service for a myriad of reasons. One of the most basic
is to facilitate employment for disabled persons in the state. For the visual-impaired,
like myself, the unemployment rate averages 70%even in good economic times. I
was fortunate to secure a new job last year and the TD Tampa Bay service was
vital to me fulfilling the requirements of my job to travel to various
counties. Employment and transportation are two of the most vital needs for the
disabled and TD Tampa Bay allows us to solve these two problems. Please
continue to fund this essential program. It means positive economic impact for
the state and financial and personal independence for the disabled.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 142pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">G. Deon Bradley</span><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"></span></p><div dir="ltr"><div id="m_6117368513873297588AppleMailSignature" dir="ltr"></div></div></div></div>
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