[Ohio-Talk] Vision Loss Solution Mobility Handout

Sat May 7 18:01:43 UTC 2022

Ohio,

Today, I had the pleasure of attending the Capital Chapter's meeting and
community resources were a discussion.

Here is a resource factsheet that Cleveland put together to assist newly
blind and the community. It is some of the resources in and around
Cleveland, but some are general as well.

We hope this helps!

It is attached and below!

NAVIGATE SAFELY IN AND AROUND YOUR HOME

1.     Eliminate tripping and slipping hazards

*         Remove loose rugs and small non-essential items such as magazine
racks, floor plants, and side tables.  

*         Attach extension cords to the wall and secure electrical cords
with ties or tape.  

*         Have non slip stair treads installed or use colored non slip tape
to highlight the fronts of the stair treads.  Keep stair treads in good
repair. Consider installing stair rails on both sides.  

2.    Improve lighting in and around your home.  

*         Good lighting can illuminate shadowy corners and help you make the
most of your vision.

*         Good lighting in entranceways, hallways, stairs, and outdoor
walkways.

*         Compare different types of lighting to determine which lighting
best suits your vision needs (full spectrum, incandescent, cool to warm
light options)

*         Eliminate lighting that causes glare that might interfere with
your vision.  

3.      Enhance color contrast.  Use light against dark background or vice
versa to make it easier to see items.  

4.     Declutter

*         Get rid of anything lying around that you don't need.  

*         Make sure everything has its own place

*         Clean up as you go

*         Pick up shoes, clothes, books, toys, anything lying around to
prevent tripping.

5.    The kitchen

*         Close drawers, cupboards, and dishwasher when you are finished
using them to avoid bumps and tripping.  

*         Clean up spills immediately when they occur to avoid slipping.  

6.    Outside your house

*         Have low hanging branches and wandering plants trimmed and cleared
from walkways.              

*         Be sure that garden tools, hoses, and toys are put away after
being used. 

*         Use contrasting strips or paint to mark steps, uneven surfaces, or
edges of walkways.  

GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (GCRTA)

 <http://www.paratransit.gcrta.org/> http://www.paratransit.gcrta.org/

ADA Complementary Paratransit Service

To supplement accessible fixed-route service, RTA offers persons with
disabilities who qualify under ADA, special Paratransit service. RTA's
Paratransit service is provided by specially trained operators using
smaller, lift-equipped buses.

Individuals who qualify for Category I & III are eligible for special
Door-to-Door Service. Customers are provided service from point of
origination to destination anywhere in the RTA service area, provided the
trip origin and destination are within 3/4 of a mile of RTA fixed route
service and at a time when fixed route service is available. Service will be
provided to ADA eligible riders who reside more than 3/4 mile from a fixed
route, but only within a five-mile radius (within Cuyahoga County) and on a
space available basis.

Paratransit Eligibility

Guidelines provided in the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act establish
the eligibility criteria for RTA's Paratransit service. There are three
categories of eligibility for this service. You may qualify for special RTA
service under ADA if:

*	You are unable, without special assistance, as the result of
physical or mental impairment, to get on, ride, or get off an accessible
vehicle on the public transit system. 
*	You need the assistance of a wheelchair lift or other boarding
device and can get on, ride, and get off an accessible vehicle, but such a
vehicle is not available on the route when you are planning to travel. 
*	You have a specific impairment-related condition which prevents you
from traveling to or from a station or stop on the transit system. 

Applying for Paratransit Service

To use RTA's Paratransit service, you must first apply for ADA
certification. To request an ADA application, or if you need help completing
the application, call 216.566.5124 or for the hearing-impaired only call
216.781.4757 (TDD). Also, based on your individual needs, the application is
available in large print or other accessible forms.
<http://www.paratransit.gcrta.org/> http://www.paratransit.gcrta.org/

GO GO GRANDPARENT

 <https://gogograndparent.com/> https://gogograndparent.com/

How It Works  

Go Go Grandparent allows older adults to utilize on demand transportation
companies like Lyft while keeping family and loved ones notified.

Step 1:  CALL 1 (855) 464-6872 and wait to hear "thanks for calling
GoGoGrandparent"

Step 2:

PRESS 1 for a car to your home

PRESS 2 for a car to where we dropped you off last

PRESS 3, 4 or 5 for a car to a custom pick up location  (once you're
registered please give us a call to set these up)

PRESS 6 to order a ride with an operator

PRESS 0 to speak with an operator about anything else

Call or text our operators for any other questions.

Extra Features

*        Custom Pick Ups:  Add more locations to your touch tone menu.

*        Family Notifications:  Get by-the-minute updates texted to your
loved ones.

*        Scheduled Services:  Set up automatic rides for fixed medical
appointments.

*        Voice Commands:  Say 'home', 'operator' or 'last location'.

RIDE SHARES: UBER AND LYFT

Order your ride, pay, and tip through smart phone app.  No cash is
exchanged.  

Arrange a list of frequently used addresses and your home address so that
you can order a ride with one selection rather than entering text.

Contact the driver by phone or text message after ordering a ride if you
need to convey specific information.

Security features.  Pre-select family members who will be informed of your
driver and route in real time.  Pre-select a PIN (optional) so that your
driver can be identified by stating  your preselected PIN.  

           Helpful Resources

*	Cleveland Sight Center, (216) 791-8118

*	National Federation of the Blind,  <http://www.nfb.org> www.nfb.org

*	Hadley "Travel Talk" Discussion Group.   <http://www.hadley.edu>
www.hadley.edu

Or Hadley Travel Talk on Facebook

Suzanne

National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBO)

Suzanne Turner, Ohio Affiliate Vice President

Cleveland Chapter, President

(216) 990-6199

Please click on the links below to learn more about the organization

The Ohio Affiliate

 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGe_1qGbkX8

"Live the life you want" featuring, National President, Mark Riccobono

 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DesLNDBpYVE&feature=share

Visit and take a moment to like our Facebook Page!

<https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/>
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/ 

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.

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