[Travelandtourism] Discusssion Blind people can travel anywhere with the right planning

[Jemal Powell]

Cheryl, you did the right thing by asking the party in question about their
trip and their needs.  I think that it's sad that some people are very
defensive and hyper-sensitive when asked about their trip preparations.

On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 7:25 AM, cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
> wrote:

> Good morning Bibi and Odie:
> You don't have to travel to be part of this division. It was what you like
> to hear about, and we also need to know about the issues with the
> Paratransit as well. That is what we work on. I know that Margo Downey was
> appointed by our Governor Cuomo as Niagara Frontier Transportation
> Authority's board of Commissioners  here in NY. Margo is our Secretary of
> this Division. Also Jemal Powell of Illinois  has been an active member of
> the NFB of Illinois for 21 years, and I have a resume in with my local
> legislator to sit when there is an opening for the Suffolk County Board of
> People with Disabilities.
> Why do I mention this for Bibi, is because you have rights when you ride
> the para-transit, it should be an affordable transportation for you and not
> a burden. We did have a raise in our services this past spring, to go from
> $2.50 to $3.00 each way, and we haven't had a raise in it since I started
> using the program which was in 2001, so that is over 11 years.  But I also
> use the public transportation when I can, it is only $.75 when I use that
> one, it is also less waiting and aggravation.
> I do not suppose to know you own income that is not any of my business of
> those on this list.  But I hope you get information on hearings in your
> area so you can go and speak up at them if you can, I know many who cannot.
> Is there someone in your state that either sits on a transportation board
> with the NFB or maybe even call your state president and let them know
> about the issues.
> I do want to remind everyone that on Para-transit that other people with
> disabilities ride the bus and not just the blind.
> So in this case, it was a person on the regular route bus, they should
> just mind their own business and you should not let it bother you either. I
> just say thank you and have a great day. Yes, many times we all don't think
> before we open our mouths. I don't know if people who are sighted think
> that we are stupid, uneducated or just like to be big bullies.  I also say,
> "What goes around, comes around". I don't wish ill things on people. But
> God doesn't like nastiness.
> Your sister in the NFB
> Cheryl Echevarra, PresidentNFB Travel and Tourismhttp://
> www.nfbtravel.orginfo at nfbtravel.org
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> > To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
> > Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2013 19:23:36 -0600
> > Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] Discusssion Blind people can travel
> anywhere  with the right planning
> >
>  > Sadly, it seems that disrespect and rudeness is becoming more common.
> > I have seen it on both sides of the coin.
> > All of that can create lots of emotional damage or even, enemies.
> > Although this may not be related to the topic directly, but just an
> example...
> > Yesterday while Odie and I were returning home for a short time before
> doing anything else, I was on the route0 bus.
> > I always try to stick with using public transportation for the most part
> if I can do so.
> > Paratransit is getting too expensive and I find it becoming more
> inconvenient, given that they expect people to be on the van under five
> minutes.
> > When Odie travels with me while I'm out and about, I have him wear shoes
> to protect his paws.
> > Some lady sitting next to me had the nerve to tell me it was too hot out
> for Odie to be wearing shoes.
> > I told her no it wasn't and that either my partner's feet stay protected
> or get burned.
> > I let her know that if I have to wear shoes, then so should my working
> partner.
> > He also wears them when I use my power wheelchair so if he should
> accidentally get his paws caught under the wheels, his feet don't get hurt
> as badly.
> > Cheryl, keep on doing the best you can and if I should ever do any other
> type of traveling, I'll be sure to let ya know.
> > I just hope that one day, I'll be able to get over the discomfort of
> flying again, as I'm not fond of flying that much.
> > I have dealt with Greyhound in the past and also used Amtraak last year
> which Odie and I both liked and enjoyed a lot.
> > The experience was great.
> > Bibi and son Odie
> > who wish if it is going to storm,
> > that it would do so
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