[nfbmi-talk] To Phyllis

[joe harcz Comcast]

Inter city transportation has become a severe problem too over the years.

I used to be able to commute to Lansing by bus.

Now there are only two buses per day from Flint to Lansing.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
To: "'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List'" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] To Phyllis


> 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-----
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> 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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