[Nfbf-l] Finally moved in

[Judith Hamilton]

Sherri and All,

One would think that the space coast would not have drug their feet when it
comes to transportation, but ditto on welcome to Florida where driving and
owning a car is king. Each county should have some type of Transportation
Disadvantaged program for eligible residents who live more than three
quarters of a mile from a fixed route bus stop. Jessica, you might look
into networking with the local Division of Blind Services office or Center
for Independent Living, or the college might have a disabled student
services program. These agencies might assist in your navigation of the
bureaucracy  of our fragmented transportation system in Florida.
Good Luck!
Judy




> [Original Message]
> From: Sherri <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Date: 7/5/2012 11:03:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Finally moved in
>
> I really don't know much about the transportation in Brevard County other 
> than to tell you it unfortunately is not very good. Welcome to Florida.
Set 
> your clocks back to the 1950's. Lol!
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Jessica Pitzer
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List ; f-l at nfbnet.org
> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 9:41 PM
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Finally moved in
>
>
> Hi all,
> I just got moved into my new house in rockledge, near melbourne and viera.
> I love hit here, sidewalks, sea breeze, etc.
> I had surgery 3 weeks ago, which was an emergency thing, and then it
> burst open after the staples came out, so i'm slowly getting back on
> my feet.
> I want to go to college, and get a bachelors degree in elementary
> education and be a school teacher.
> I've applied at brevard community college in melbourne and all of that.
> My only obstical right now is that the space coast transit sucks from
> what I found out today, the refuse to transport me to the college, and
> told me that I could just walk the 3.5 miles to my nearest bus route
> and jsut take the bus there, when I explained I couldnt' do that they
> said they could get me a ride to the bus but that it oculdn't be
> garuanteed, so obviously that won't work as i need a garuanteed thing.
> I can't do cabs as I priced it at between 60 and 70 dollars round
> trip.
> I'm not sure if there are nay other services or ideas, but if anyone
> knows any please please let me know.
> I'm also in process of applying for another guide dog, and hope to get
> one in december, january, march or may depending on when there is a
> match and all of that fun stuff.
> Also if there is any recreation stuff around here, or clubs, choirs,
> etc. please let me know about that too, and if anyone lives in this
> area, I'd be glad to talk to you.
> Thanks so much.
> Jessica
>
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