[Blindtlk] Second Try - Little Rock, Arkansas

[Julie J.]

I have no clue about Little Rock, but here are a few suggestions to get you 
started:

*look at bus routes or other transportation options on-line
*call the Arkansas NFB affiliate or Little Rock chapter to find local blind 
people

*research housing options and then compare with bus routes so that you live 
in an area with good available transportation
*when you call about homes/apartments ask the agent/landlord about what is 
available within walking distance, like grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, 
discount stores etc.

*go there and stay for a weekend or a week to scope out your options

*Research clubs, organizations and other community offerings on-line that 
you are interested in participating in, or if you are already a member of an 
organization in your current community you can ask them if there is a 
chapter or similar organization in Little Rock

HTH
Julie
http://www.livingblind.com/eml
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and 
those who matter don't mind.

Dr. Seuss

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terry Vanzetti" <terry.vanzetti at verizon.net>
To: "National Federation of the Blind" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 12:25 AM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Second Try - Little Rock, Arkansas


> Hi all,
>
> My first time writing the list, I didn't get any responses, so I thought 
> I'd
> give it a second try.  I am looking for visually impaired folk who live in
> Little Rock, Arkansas, or who have reliable knowledge of the area.  I
> haven't lived there in over 20 years, but my elderly mother is ill, and I 
> am
> considering moving back to my roots.
>
> However, I don't know if it's possible for a blind person to be 
> independent
> in the area.  I know the bus system is not great, and I believe the
> paratransit system is also not wonderful.  Unlike the large metropolitan
> area where I live, I cannot find any evidence of grocery delivery 
> services.
> I have lost contact with all my former friends from the area, and will not
> have other family to count on for help.  Does anyone know how 
> blind-friendly
> Little Rock is now in terms of transportation and help for basic travel 
> and
> for meeting people and finding a social niche?
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.  I will really need some help, especially in
> initially getting settled.
>
> Terry Vanzetti
> Terry.vanzetti at verizon.net
>
>
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