[nfbmi-talk] To Phyllis

[Fred wurtzel]

Hi,

I think a transportation project is a wonderful idea.  It seems a natural
for a guide dog division project, if we had a guide dog division.  Others
could join in, it would not be limited to dog users, but could be led by the
division.

I have seen a number of studies and surveys that report that transportation
is one of the major roadblocks to low-income and persons with disabilities
getting work.  Here in Lansing we border 3 counties.  Lansing and Ingham
county have quite good transit, but Eaton and Clinton do not, so getting
jobs in those counties is difficult.  It is especially difficult since the
state "secondary complex" is in Eaton county and I would guess there are
close to 3 thousand state jobs out there.

just a thought.

Warmest Regards,

Fred

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Larry D. Keeler
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 8:40 PM
To: NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] To Phyllis

That's a really good idea!  I am from Ann Arbor and even though I'm on the
train and bus routes, they never seem to run when I need them too!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phyllis Slater" <concierge at samobile.net>
To: <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] To Phyllis


> There is a big difference between working hard for years and want to 
> find something passionate to become involved in.  My desire is not to 
> be a drag on our economy.  My husband is retired from Ford Motor and 
> offers some wiggle room to get things I want.  However as a senior it 
> must be practical whether my vision stays the same or gets worst.
>
> Hope to meet many of you at convention.  I am not a person who gets 
> involved with advocacy but transportation is a big issue for many of us.
> Should I say lack of good transportation.
>
> There is a deep desire for a peer support group in Oakland County and 
> hope to meet others at the convention.
>
> Some people can contribute by calling others to see how they are doing 
> and if they need help finding support.  Others are good at getting 
> involved in committees.  Others are great communicators and can write 
> my thoughts better than I am.  Regardless in the blind world, as a 
> team we can fill the gaps organizations can not.
>
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