[Njagdu] Fw: Fw: NFBNJ NJAGDU October 17th Meeting *Reminder*

[Vincent Chaney]

To All with an Interest in What NJAGDU is Working on:

Alice has offered a resource of information from the DMV Drivers Manual. She has reviewed and summarized highlights from our discussion on our September 2011 conference call.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Prior Board of Directors Member
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President 
NJAGDU (NFBNJ Association of Guide Dog Users) Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ Resolutions Committee Member
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster www.nfbnj.org
Mail: vgc732 at optonline.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: aseanj at netzero.net 
To: vgc732 at optonline.net 
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: NFBNJ NJAGDU October 17th Meeting *Reminder*


I thought that I'd give you what I have been able to find out from divers manual and exercises used to prepare for the drivers test related to our discussion about blind travelers and their safety in and on public thoroughfares. Here is a link to chapter 8 of the drivers manual that addresses sharing the road with people and animals in general http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_08_01.html. Specifically regarding the visually impaired http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_08_04.html. More from chapter 8 : 
Individuals with a mobility-related disability

State law allows individuals with a mobility-assisted disability to operate certain motorized scooters on public streets, with a posted speed limit in excess of 25 mph but not more than 35 mph, if local government determines that the scooter does not pose a danger to safety and the flow of traffic. The motorized scooter may only have a maximum speed capability of no more than 15 mph (N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.12 through 39:4-14.15). The following are not permitted for mobility-related disabilities:
  a.. Pocket bikes
  b.. Super pocket bikes
  c.. Scooters
  d.. Mini-scooters
  e.. Sport scooters
  f.. Mini-choppers
  g.. Mini-motorcycles
  h.. Motorized skateboards
The motorized scooter must be registered with the municipality in which the operator resides and must be insured. After registering the motorized scooter with the municipality, the owner may apply for a placard or sticker from the MVC.

>From the chapter exercise related to the drivers test I found these references to the pedestrian overall or blind or visually impaired: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_04_quiz.html http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_08_quiz.html
This comes from Chapter 4 of the drivers manual -safe driving rules and regulations
Pedestrians in a crosswalk
New Jersey has experienced a large number of pedestrian injury crashes and fatalities, as compared to the nation as a whole. The most important pedestrian safety message for New Jersey residents is: Pedestrian Safety Is a Shared Responsibility. There is no single cause of crashes involving pedestrians. Pedestrians and motorists must all do their part to keep pedestrians safe.
A motorist must:
  a.. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. (Per N.J.S.A 39:4-36, failure to yield carries a $100 fine, up to 15 days in jail and a 2-point license penalty.). 
  b.. Watch for pedestrians when turning right on red. 
  c.. Obey speed limits. 
  d.. Be sure not to block or park in crosswalks. 
  e.. Keep the vehicle’s windshield clean for maximum visibility. 
  f.. Be alert for pedestrians at all times. 
  g.. Be aware of areas where pedestrians are most likely to appear (near schools, town centers, residential neighborhoods, parks). 
  h.. Never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian. 
  i.. Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in a crosswalk, even if they began crossing with a proper signal and they are still in the crosswalk when the signal changes. 
  j.. Remember that pedestrians are the most vulnerable roadway users. Motorists will be held responsible for maintaining pedestrian safety. 
Cordially Alice Eaddy
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Vincent Chaney <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users <njagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Joe Ruffalo <nfbnj at yahoo.com>, Bea Oliveti <beatrice.oliveti at gmail.com>
Subject: Fw: NFBNJ NJAGDU October 17th Meeting *Reminder*
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:26:21 -0400



New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users October 17th Meeting
  
FYI...
  
This is the reminder of the NJAGDU meeting on Monday, October 17th at 7 PM. We are honored to have Assemblyman Robert Schroeder, Legislative District 39 joining us. He has spent much time at the Seeing Eye, is working on the Guide Dog Attack Bill and looking forward to working with us.  

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Prior Board of Directors Member
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President 
NJAGDU (NFBNJ Association of Guide Dog Users) Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ Resolutions Committee Member
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster www.nfbnj.org
Mail: vgc732 at optonline.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Vincent Chaney
To: New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users
Cc: Bea Oliveti ; Joe Ruffalo ; DANIEL FACCHINI
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 4:42 PM
Subject: NFBNJ NJAGDU October 17th Meeting
To All NJAGDU Members and Those Whom Wish to Join,

Our October meeting for the year 2011 is scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7 PM EDT. 
The agenda for our meeting will be:
    1. The State Convention
    2. Elections
    3. Membership Growth
    4. Plans for 2012
    5. Open Discussion

We will be continuing our agenda from the details and people who have taken the leads on these items.

The conference call will be using the following number for our meeting:
    Dial-in number: 1 218 862 1300
    Conference Code: 337516

All are welcome and I hope will be able to call into the meeting. Please let me know if you will or will not be able to join us for this meeting.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Prior Board of Directors Member
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President 
NJAGDU (NFBNJ Association of Guide Dog Users) Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ Resolutions Committee Member
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster www.nfbnj.org
Mail: vgc732 at optonline.net



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