[Ohio-talk] Fw: Left Without A Ride, Public Transportation Alternitives Request

[Dr. Smith]

Unfortunately, I think this is going to be a growing situation everywhere so read on.

Any specific suggestions for him Sherry Ruth or Barbara Pierce?

jw



Dr. J. Webster Smith
President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
P.O.BOX 458 Athens, Ohio, 45701-0458
Phone Number - 740-592-6326 
"Changing What it Means to be Blind"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Bob Lenz 
To: jwsmithnfb at verizon.net 
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 1:02 PM
Subject: Left Without A Ride, Public Transportation Alternitives Request


Att. J. W. Smith:

      I have written an Email letter to the N.F.B. main web site and it was suggested by Patricia A. Maurer that I contact you
      My name is Robert C. Lenz Jr..  I have been legally blind for my entire life.  I was a member and officer in the N.F.B. Soffolk County Long Island N.Y. chapter in the 1980s.  I have been utilizing public transportation to get to and from work as an Architectural Designer in Lorain County, Ohio for more than 20 years.  Recently the county has reduced and in my case eliminated the Lorain County Transit bus service I had been using.  Since that time I have had to beg rides to and from work.  As I am sure you will understand this takes away my independence which I have always been proud of.  There are no trains and taxis are outrageously priced.  There is no alternative for me.
      I would like to know if there is any program or the like which I may utilize in my area to get to and from work.  There always seems to be grants, subsidies etc for those who don't want to get out and work but It seems that if you don't drive a car around here you are a second class citizen.  What happened to the Americans With Disabilities Act to promote independence for those of us with disabilities who want to work and contribute? 
      I would greatly appreciate any assistance you might be able to render in this matter.  You can email or call me at my office.  My Contact info is listed below.

          Thanks,



 Bob Lenz
 job captain


      
      
     
      201 ½ 5th Street
      Lorain, OH 44052
     440.246-3100 phone
      440.246.5017 fax
     info at arkinetics.com
      www.arkinetics.com 
     
 

 

 

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