From njp at twc.com Mon Mar 1 21:08:33 2021 From: njp at twc.com (Nickie Pearl) Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2021 16:08:33 -0500 Subject: [NFBK] March presidential release, happening this evening. Message-ID: <0D56749B-6D52-40A0-AC0C-A6DEC75E1AF9@twc.com> Join President Riccobono for the Latest Updates & Perspective on Our Movement Monday, March 1, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET via Zoom | En Espa?ol Join President Mark Riccobono as he delivers the monthly presidential release of the National Federation of the Blind. Members of the Federation are encouraged to attend and non-members are warmly welcomed. Closed captions will be provided on the Zoom platform, and you may also access the closed captions/transcript through 1CapApp. There are several options to attend the release. Submit questions in advance to cdanielsen at nfb.org and put PR503 in the subject line, or call 410-659-9314, extension 2473. Join the Zoom (English and Espa?ol) Join the event via the web, mobile app, or dial in. Use the link below to join the webinar which will include closed captions, Spanish interpretation, and the Q&A feature. https://zoom.us/j/93850211264 Or one-tap mobile: +13017158592,,93850211264# Or telephone; dial then enter the corresponding webinar ID: +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 938 5021 1264 More Ways to Access Closed Captions via 1CapApp Shoutcast Stream YouTube Stream Save the Date: Upcoming Presidential Releases Mark your calendars! Here are the upcoming 2021 presidential releases that will be live events held at 8:00 p.m. ET. Closed captions will be available. Thursday, April 1 Sunday, May 2 Tuesday, June 1 We look forward to your participation. Respectfully, Nickie Pearl 502-489-4457 njp at twc.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Topic: NFB-GL Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95667677514 Meeting ID: 956 6767 7514 One tap mobile +13017158592,,95667677514# US (Germantown) 13126266799,,95667677514# US +(Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 956 6767 7514 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ajFEbndMz Join by Skype for Business https://zoom.us/skype/95667677514 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jayneseif at att.net Sun Mar 14 00:09:38 2021 From: jayneseif at att.net (Jayne Seif) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2021 19:09:38 -0500 Subject: [NFBK] You Are Invited References: <73D86E82-9F2E-4611-B55A-142CE04C0A7A.ref@att.net> Message-ID: <73D86E82-9F2E-4611-B55A-142CE04C0A7A@att.net> Statewide Meeting You are invited to join the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky at 7:00 PM, on Tuesday March 16. Get caught up on statewide efforts and committees and enjoy our guest speaker. Jessica Elliott is a workforce professional with almost ten years? experience in training and development advising job seekers in effective self-awareness, verbal and written expression, and the confidence necessary to be ?skilled and expensive.? She has worked at non-profit and for-profit agencies and is excited to be officially working for the state this past year to help even more Kentuckians recognize opportunities for personal growth, fulfillment, and connection to the world. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94643393999 Meeting ID: 946 4339 3999 One tap mobile +13126266799,,94643393999# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,94643393999# US (New York) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jayneseif at att.net Tue Mar 16 20:03:53 2021 From: jayneseif at att.net (Jayne Seif) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:03:53 -0400 Subject: [NFBK] REMINDER References: <9D925085-6563-4DDF-B806-C0B8FAACB05A.ref@att.net> Message-ID: <9D925085-6563-4DDF-B806-C0B8FAACB05A@att.net> State Wide Meeting You are invited to join the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky at 7:00 PM, on Tuesday March 16. Get caught up on state wide efforts and committees and enjoy our guest speaker. Jessica Elliott is a workforce professional with almost ten years? experience in training and development advising job seekers in effective self-awareness, verbal and written expression, and the confidence necessary to be ?skilled and expensive.? She has worked at non-profit and for-profit agencies and is excited to be officially working for the state this past year to help even more Kentuckians recognize opportunities for personal growth, fulfillment, and connection to the world. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94643393999 Meeting ID: 946 4339 3999 One tap mobile +13126266799,,94643393999# US (Chicago) +16468769923,,94643393999# US (New York) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lonnie.swafford at nfbofky.org Thu Mar 18 23:45:25 2021 From: lonnie.swafford at nfbofky.org (Lonnie Swafford) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:45:25 -0400 Subject: [NFBK] TARC Open Comment Period Message-ID: <004501d71c50$c4f1a090$4ed4e1b0$@nfbofky.org> Hello Everyone, As you may be aware, the NFBGL board of directors in cooperation with the state affiliate have been attempting to work with TARC leadership to improve the quality of fixed route and para-transit services since November, 2020. Despite our best efforts, we've been unable to move forward and establish a partnership with TARC because they have failed to provide responses of any substantive value over the past 4 months. We have decided to move forward with a new action plan and your help is needed! We would like to have updated documentation that we may include in the new plan and we are providing an opportunity for you to communicate current issues that you're experiencing while using the fixed route or para-transit services. Issues may include but is certainly not limited to: * Any situation or observed action or inaction by drivers which could have, or did compromise the safety of you or any passengers on fixed route and para-transit services * Failure of fixed route drivers to allow use of the ADA seating * Failure of fixed route drivers to allow use of the front door of the coach for boarding and disembarking * Unprofessional customer service from reservationists * Incorrect booking or failure of agents to book rides at all * Unavailability of subscription services * Failure of drivers to identify requested stops for fixed route services * Failure of fixed route buses to arrive as scheduled or if a route was deferred due to insufficient staffing * Unprofessional behavior from para-transit personnel including dispatch, drivers and contractors * Failure of drivers to ware personal protective equipment, PPE * Failure of drivers to transport passengers for any reason * Late arrivals to scheduled appointments including medical, employment, etc., * Missed pick-ups or no show status given when not warranted and failure of TARC to overturn this disposition * MV drivers or contractors dropping passengers at a destination which is incorrect and any associated issues when requesting assistance from TARC * MV drivers and contractors failing to provide human guide or otherwise assist passengers to and from the vehicle Please also include the ramifications you've experienced which are directly attributable to gaps in service. This may include but is not limited to: * Stranded or lost in an unfamiliar location * Out of pocket costs when use of other ridesharing services were required * Disciplinary action from an employer * Loss of pay from an employer * Missed doctor appointments which has resulted in medical complications Please help us close the gaps in service for fixed route and TARC3 for Greater Louisville by responding to this message and sending it to other interested parties not subscribed to our listserv. The deadline for submissions will be Saturday, March 27 at: 11:59 PM, EST. Please send all communications via email to: president at nfbgl.org . We ask that you refrain from posting complaints or issues via the TARC3 Facebook page as it is difficult to monitor and sort through the various comments, replies, etc. If you would prefer to discuss a specific issue or have questions, you may contact myself or a member of the NFBGL board of directors and we'll be glad to provide assistance. Lonnie T. Swafford - President National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville Phone: (502) 609-2394 Fax: (502) 491-1992 Email: lonnie.swafford at nfbgl.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lonnie.swafford at nfbofky.org Sat Mar 20 17:30:05 2021 From: lonnie.swafford at nfbofky.org (Lonnie Swafford) Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:30:05 -0400 Subject: [NFBK] TARC3 Survey Message-ID: <003401d71dae$ab06e5f0$0114b1d0$@nfbofky.org> Hello Everyone, A survey has been created which will allow us to tabulate data and streamline the process to identify and track issues experienced by the ridership of TARC3 and fixed route services. To ensure we have a larger segment of the population as respondents, I am removing the deadline of Saturday the 27th and will advise when submissions will be closing at a later date. Please take the survey and feel free to send the link to those not subscribed to our listserv. Thanks for helping us to work toward improving the quality of services for everyone. As always, you may contact myself or a member of the NFBGL board if you have questions. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TX9812fXH0a2JQYoeS6eKsaG T7Jw8qtIocAY2-Cj-65UNDlDRzlDQkM0TzBRWFRQRktERU4xWjc0Qi4u -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lonnie.swafford at nfbofky.org Fri Mar 26 17:26:05 2021 From: lonnie.swafford at nfbofky.org (Lonnie Swafford) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:26:05 -0400 Subject: [NFBK] NFB-GL - Annual Business Meeting Message-ID: <00be01d72265$1b4e0c20$51ea2460$@nfbofky.org> Hello Everyone, Spring has arrived and so has the time to host our annual business meeting! In recognition of Good Friday, our April chapter meeting has been scheduled for April 9. Our guest speaker will be Jayne Seif, our affiliate president to provide an overview of the Washington seminar. Please mark your calendar to join us on April 9th at 6 PM, EST Via Zoom. I am very proud of our chapter and hope you'll join us to celebrate our accomplishments! A quorum to conduct business will be required so please help us by informing all members who may not be subscribed to our listserv or Facebook page. All non-members are warmly welcome to attend to learn of our activities and our focus on current legislation to help members live the lives they want. Lonnie T. Swafford - President National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From todd.stephens at nfbofky.org Tue Mar 30 17:59:44 2021 From: todd.stephens at nfbofky.org (NFBK First Vice President) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:59:44 -0400 Subject: [NFBK] Kentucky Assistive Technology Services (KATS) Network - Seeking New Council Members Message-ID: <000001d7258e$77973160$66c59420$@nfbofky.org> Good Afternoon: The KATS Network is actively seeking applications from interested individuals to serve on our Advisory Council. Members are Governor appointed for a term of three years and are eligible to serve up to three consecutive terms. Under the AT Act, applicants MUST be individuals with disabilities that use assistive technology or the family members or guardians of the individuals in order to qualify. Interested applicants should complete the attached KY Boards and Commissions application and submit to me along with their current resume. Learn more about the Advisory Council by visiting https://www.katsnet.org/about/advisory-council/. If you know anyone who might be interested, please send them my way! Thank you for your attention on this matter, Best Regard, _________________________ Jimmy Brown Program Coordinator, KATS Network 8412 Westport Road Louisville, KY 40242 800.327.5287 JamesA.Brown at ky.gov www.katsnet.org www.blog.katsnet.org www.katsnet.at4all.com The KATS Network is federally funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as ammended in 2004, Grant Number 2101KYATSG-01 from the Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The KATS Network's mission is to make assistive technology (AT) information, devices and services easily obtainable for people of any age and/or disability. AT is any item or piece of equipment (both low-tech and high-tech) used to improve and/or maintain independence in the home, at work, school or play. ***This email contains proprietary information and may be confidential. 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We all have experienced issues with these services and have tried working with TARC management to rectify the issues with no substaintial effort from TARC. Only a hand full of users have taken the time to complete the survey. If we as a community want change to happen, then we all must take the time to be heard.We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to complete the survey, so when we pursue this matter we?ll have everyone?s voice and concerns addressed. Please feel free to copy the link and share it with others who may not be in this group. If you have any questions, please reach out. Thank you! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TX9812fXH0a2JQYoeS6eKsaGT7Jw8qtIocAY2-Cj-65UNDlDRzlDQkM0TzBRWFRQRktERU4xWjc0Qi4u Respectfully, Nickie Pearl 502-489-4457 njp at twc.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: