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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>To All with an Interest in What NJAGDU is Working
on:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV>Vinny<BR>Vincent Chaney Jr<BR>NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Prior Board
of Directors Member<BR>NFBNJ Diabetes Division President <BR>NJAGDU (NFBNJ
Association of Guide Dog Users) Division President<BR>NFBNJ Technology Division
Vice President<BR>NFBNJ Resolutions Committee Member<BR>NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster <A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A><BR>Mail: <A
href="mailto:vgc732@optonline.net">vgc732@optonline.net</A><BR></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=aseanj@netzero.net href="mailto:aseanj@netzero.net">aseanj@netzero.net</A>
</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=vgc732@optonline.net
href="mailto:vgc732@optonline.net">vgc732@optonline.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, October 16, 2011 7:55 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: Fw: NFBNJ NJAGDU October 17th Meeting
*Reminder*</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV>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 <A
href="http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_08_01.html">http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_08_01.html</A>.
Specifically regarding the visually impaired <A
href="http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_08_04.html">http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_08_04.html</A>.
More from chapter 8 : </DIV>
<DIV id=headline>Individuals with a mobility-related disability</DIV>
<DIV><BR>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:</DIV>
<UL>
<LI>Pocket bikes
<LI>Super pocket bikes
<LI>Scooters
<LI>Mini-scooters
<LI>Sport scooters
<LI>Mini-choppers
<LI>Mini-motorcycles
<LI>Motorized skateboards</LI></UL>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>From the chapter exercise related to the drivers test I found these
references to the pedestrian overall or blind or visually impaired: <A
href="http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_04_quiz.html">http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_04_quiz.html</A> <A
href="http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_08_quiz.html">http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/manuals/chap_08_quiz.html</A><BR>This
comes from Chapter 4 of the drivers manual -safe driving rules and
regulations</DIV>
<DIV id=headline>Pedestrians in a crosswalk</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>A motorist must:</DIV>
<UL>
<LI>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.).
<LI>Watch for pedestrians when turning right on red.
<LI>Obey speed limits.
<LI>Be sure not to block or park in crosswalks.
<LI>Keep the vehicle’s windshield clean for maximum visibility.
<LI>Be alert for pedestrians at all times.
<LI>Be aware of areas where pedestrians are most likely to appear (near
schools, town centers, residential neighborhoods, parks).
<LI>Never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian.
<LI>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.
<LI>Remember that pedestrians are the most vulnerable roadway users. Motorists
will be held responsible for maintaining pedestrian safety. </LI></UL>
<DIV>Cordially Alice Eaddy</DIV>
<DIV>---------- Original Message ----------<BR>From: Vincent Chaney
<vgc732@optonline.net><BR>To: New Jersey Association of Guide Dog Users
<njagdu@nfbnet.org><BR>Cc: Joe Ruffalo <nfbnj@yahoo.com>, Bea
Oliveti <beatrice.oliveti@gmail.com><BR>Subject: Fw: NFBNJ NJAGDU October
17th Meeting *Reminder*<BR>Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:26:21 -0400<BR><BR>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">New Jersey Association
of Guide Dog Users October 17th Meeting</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small"> </SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">FYI...</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small"> </SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">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. </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Vinny<BR>Vincent Chaney Jr<BR>NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Prior Board
of Directors Member<BR>NFBNJ Diabetes Division President <BR>NJAGDU (NFBNJ
Association of Guide Dog Users) Division President<BR>NFBNJ Technology Division
Vice President<BR>NFBNJ Resolutions Committee Member<BR>NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster <A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A><BR>Mail: <A
href="mailto:vgc732@optonline.net">vgc732@optonline.net</A></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><STRONG>From:</STRONG> <A
title=vgc732@optonline.net href="mailto:vgc732@optonline.net">Vincent
Chaney</A></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>To:</STRONG> <A title=njagdu@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:njagdu@nfbnet.org">New Jersey Association of Guide Dog
Users</A></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Cc:</STRONG> <A title=beatrice.oliveti@gmail.com
href="mailto:beatrice.oliveti@gmail.com">Bea Oliveti</A> ; <A
title=nfbnj@yahoo.com href="mailto:nfbnj@yahoo.com">Joe Ruffalo</A> ; <A
title=danfb@verizon.net href="mailto:danfb@verizon.net">DANIEL
FACCHINI</A></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Sent:</STRONG> Thursday, October 06, 2011 4:42 PM</DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Subject:</STRONG> NFBNJ NJAGDU October 17th Meeting</DIV></DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">To All NJAGDU Members
and Those Whom Wish to Join,</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">Our October
meeting for the year 2011 is scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2011
at 7 PM EDT. </SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">The agenda for our
meeting will be:</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small"> 1.
The State Convention</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small"> 2.
Elections</SPAN></DIV></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small"> 3.
Membership Growth</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small"> 4.
Plans for 2012</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small"> 5.
Open Discussion</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">We will be continuing
our agenda from the details and people who have taken the leads on these
items.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">The conference call
will be using the following number for our meeting:</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">
Dial-in number: 1 218 862 1300</SPAN></DIV><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">
Conference Code: 337516</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV></SPAN></DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: x-small">Vinny<BR>Vincent
Chaney Jr<BR>NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Prior Board of Directors
Member<BR>NFBNJ Diabetes Division President <BR>NJAGDU (NFBNJ Association of
Guide Dog Users) Division President<BR>NFBNJ Technology Division Vice
President<BR>NFBNJ Resolutions Committee Member<BR>NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster <A
href="http://www.nfbnj.org">www.nfbnj.org</A><BR>Mail: <A
href="mailto:vgc732@optonline.net">vgc732@optonline.net</A><BR></SPAN></DIV><BR><BR><FONT
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