[Cabs] NFB of Denver chapter bulletin
Amy Sabo
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Sat Feb 16 00:42:45 CST 2008
hello jerimiah,
thanks for sending this to me. i'am greatly appreciative of this. thanks again, and i will talk to you soon!
hugs,
amy
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Jeremiah B. Beasley" <jbeasley at jb11.net>
> NFB of Denver chapter bulletin
>
> February 16, 2008
>
> NFB PLEDGE
> I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of
> the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to
> support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
> constitution.
>
> 2008 promises to be a very exciting year for the NFB here in Denver. We
> have a new board which is filled with enthusiasm, passion, commitment and
> determination in building a better today and improving the future of the
> blind in the Denver metro area. We, the board, gathered for a day long
> board retreat, which proved to be very productive in the planning process
> for the upcoming year. We discussed the priorities for each committee as
> well as chapter wide projects. The details will follow and we will be
> discussing these will the entire chapter as time permits during future
> chapter meetings.
>
> Save the 60 route by Steve DeKruger
>
> On February 7th, 2008, students and staff from the Colorado Center for the
> Blind rode the same bus they are trying to save. The meeting was held in
> regards to the future of route 60. This bus was endangered of being
> terminated due to low ridership.
>
> Students expressed their concerns of safety, easy access, double crossings
> involving recently blinded students, lack of sidewalks and adverse weather
> conditions involving cane travel and the number of people who do ride the
> bus route as their only means of transportation.
>
> Other members of the community who ride the 60 also chimed in with comments.
> Students from Columbine High School, concerned parents and professionals who
> work in the downtown area also benefit a great deal from the route 60.
>
> RTD was considering termination of the service due to low rider issues
> coupled with higher rider issues in other areas. RTD spokespeople said they
> do not have the funds to purchase other buses for the other areas,
> therefore, they would take the resources from the route 60 and place them in
> a higher trafficked area. RTD told the audience of concerned citizens that
> the number of riders south of Hampton and west of Broadway, historically,
> has always been low. In part, this is due to the fact that this area has
> really only begun to learn how to use public transportation. Before the
> light-rail was put in place, this area had almost no busses, and as a result
> this community is still learning to use public transportation.
>
> The students and staff of the CCB had planned on attending the RTD board
> meeting on Tuesday, February 19th. However, RTD responded early on Monday
> February 11th, saying that as a result of our public expression of opinion,
> the route 60 would remain in service with only the 2 less needed times being
> removed. The times which benefit the CCB students and the Columbine
> students will be left unchanged. This is a great victory for us and shows
> what is possible with collective action.
>
> RTD
> We are starting to make substantial progress with RTD. We have discussed
> several issues, mainly automated stop announcements and accessibility issues
> with the website. They are increasingly aware and supportive of these
> important matters. We have been asked to work on beta testing the new
> website before it goes live, and we will be working with RTD throughout the
> process of updating the RTD website.
>
> We have met with several employees and 3 board members to discuss the
> importance of next stop technology, all of whom have been supportive and
> want our involvement in order to make automated stops a reality. There is a
> projected rollout of this project starting in 2011. We have built a network
> of interested organizations to partner with us. They include CCDC, ATU
> 1001, FRESC, DCPD, and 50+ coalition. There will be others that will be
> signing on to partner with us and RTD.
>
> They also would like us to have input on the Union Station Development
> Project. Director McMullen is circulating a GMR, internal communication to
> update the board on the progress and level of commitment throughout all of
> RTD. I will keep you informed as I get information.
>
> We have also had discussions with Bill Bell, who is in charge of light rail
> operations. He is committed to improving the light rail announcement
> system. He has circulated several memos and had each operator sign that
> they have read and understood the proper procedure on announcing which line
> the train is. This is getting better but they still have a lot to improve
> upon. We will be going to speak with the light rail operators over the next
> few weeks in an effort to educate them on why announcing the line is so
> important.
>
> State Matters:
>
> Boulder
> We have a new Boulder chapter. Nine interested participants attended the
> initial meeting on February 12th and they will meet again on February 28th
> to officially become a chapter in the NFB of Colorado. They will adopt a
> constitution as well as hold elections. This is great news and hopefully
> will make it easier for some folks in the north metro area to be involved in
> our exciting movement. Congratulations Boulder. We will help you develop
> in any way that we can.
>
> Our state board meeting is scheduled for March 8th starting at 10:30 am and
> will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs 2886 S. Circle
> Dr. This is an open board meeting and members are welcome to join us.
> Lunch will be provided and contributions will be greatly appreciated to
> defray the cost of the lunch.
>
> For those in the Denver metro area transportation will leave the Colorado
> Center for the Blind at 9:00 a.m.
>
> Please let Scott know by Friday, February 29 if you will be joining us at
> the board meeting in Colorado Springs. I will also need to know by the 29th
> if you will need transportation from the Colorado Center for the Blind.
>
> Calendar
>
> February 19 - RTD Board Meeting
> February 26 - Meeting with 2 RTD Board Members
> March 8 - State Board Meeting
> March 10 - Denver Chapter Board Meeting
> March 15 - Denver Chapter Meeting
> April 14 - Denver Chapter Board Meeting
> April 19 - Denver Chapter Meeting
> May 17 - Denver Chapter Meeting
> June 21 - Denver Chapter Meeting
> June 29 - July 5 National Convention
>
> ** Our committees RTD, Pulbic Outreach, Membership will meet at various
> times so please call me for more information. Being involved with our
> committees is a nice way to be involved in changing what it means to blind
> in Denver. We need your help to improve the lives of blind people in the
> Denver metro area.
>
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hello jerimiah,
thanks for sending this to me. i'am greatly appreciative of this. thanks again, and i will talk to you soon!
hugs,
amy
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Jeremiah B. Beasley" <jbeasley at jb11.net>
> NFB of Denver chapter bulletin
>
> February 16, 2008
>
> NFB PLEDGE
> I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of
> the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to
> support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
> constitution.
>
> 2008 promises to be a very exciting year for the NFB here in Denver. We
> have a new board which is filled with enthusiasm, passion, commitment and
> determination in building a better today and improving the future of the
> blind in the Denver metro area. We, the board, gathered for a day long
> board retreat, which proved to be very productive in the planning process < BR>> for the upcoming year. We discussed the priorities for each committee as
> well as chapter wide projects. The details will follow and we will be
> discussing these will the entire chapter as time permits during future
> chapter meetings.
>
> Save the 60 route by Steve DeKruger
>
> On February 7th, 2008, students and staff from the Colorado Center for the
> Blind rode the same bus they are trying to save. The meeting was held in
> regards to the future of route 60. This bus was endangered of being
> terminated due to low ridership.
>
> Students expressed their concerns of safety, easy access, double crossings
> involving recently blinded students, lack of sidewalks and adverse weather
> conditions involving cane travel and the number of people who do ride the
> bus route as their only means of transportation.
>
> Other members of the community who ride the 6 0 also chimed in with comments.
> Students from Columbine High School, concerned parents and professionals who
> work in the downtown area also benefit a great deal from the route 60.
>
> RTD was considering termination of the service due to low rider issues
> coupled with higher rider issues in other areas. RTD spokespeople said they
> do not have the funds to purchase other buses for the other areas,
> therefore, they would take the resources from the route 60 and place them in
> a higher trafficked area. RTD told the audience of concerned citizens that
> the number of riders south of Hampton and west of Broadway, historically,
> has always been low. In part, this is due to the fact that this area has
> really only begun to learn how to use public transportation. Before the
> light-rail was put in place, this area had almost no busses, and as a result
> this community is still learning to u se public transportation.
>
> The students and staff of the CCB had planned on attending the RTD board
> meeting on Tuesday, February 19th. However, RTD responded early on Monday
> February 11th, saying that as a result of our public expression of opinion,
> the route 60 would remain in service with only the 2 less needed times being
> removed. The times which benefit the CCB students and the Columbine
> students will be left unchanged. This is a great victory for us and shows
> what is possible with collective action.
>
> RTD
> We are starting to make substantial progress with RTD. We have discussed
> several issues, mainly automated stop announcements and accessibility issues
> with the website. They are increasingly aware and supportive of these
> important matters. We have been asked to work on beta testing the new
> website before it goes live, and we will be working with R TD throughout the
> process of updating the RTD website.
>
> We have met with several employees and 3 board members to discuss the
> importance of next stop technology, all of whom have been supportive and
> want our involvement in order to make automated stops a reality. There is a
> projected rollout of this project starting in 2011. We have built a network
> of interested organizations to partner with us. They include CCDC, ATU
> 1001, FRESC, DCPD, and 50+ coalition. There will be others that will be
> signing on to partner with us and RTD.
>
> They also would like us to have input on the Union Station Development
> Project. Director McMullen is circulating a GMR, internal communication to
> update the board on the progress and level of commitment throughout all of
> RTD. I will keep you informed as I get information.
>
> We have also had discussions with Bill Bell, wh o is in charge of light rail
> operations. He is committed to improving the light rail announcement
> system. He has circulated several memos and had each operator sign that
> they have read and understood the proper procedure on announcing which line
> the train is. This is getting better but they still have a lot to improve
> upon. We will be going to speak with the light rail operators over the next
> few weeks in an effort to educate them on why announcing the line is so
> important.
>
> State Matters:
>
> Boulder
> We have a new Boulder chapter. Nine interested participants attended the
> initial meeting on February 12th and they will meet again on February 28th
> to officially become a chapter in the NFB of Colorado. They will adopt a
> constitution as well as hold elections. This is great news and hopefully
> will make it easier for some folks in the north metro ar ea to be involved in
> our exciting movement. Congratulations Boulder. We will help you develop
> in any way that we can.
>
> Our state board meeting is scheduled for March 8th starting at 10:30 am and
> will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs 2886 S. Circle
> Dr. This is an open board meeting and members are welcome to join us.
> Lunch will be provided and contributions will be greatly appreciated to
> defray the cost of the lunch.
>
> For those in the Denver metro area transportation will leave the Colorado
> Center for the Blind at 9:00 a.m.
>
> Please let Scott know by Friday, February 29 if you will be joining us at
> the board meeting in Colorado Springs. I will also need to know by the 29th
> if you will need transportation from the Colorado Center for the Blind.
>
> Calendar
>
> February 19 - RTD Board Meeting
> Febru ary 26 - Meeting with 2 RTD Board Members
> March 8 - State Board Meeting
> March 10 - Denver Chapter Board Meeting
> March 15 - Denver Chapter Meeting
> April 14 - Denver Chapter Board Meeting
> April 19 - Denver Chapter Meeting
> May 17 - Denver Chapter Meeting
> June 21 - Denver Chapter Meeting
> June 29 - July 5 National Convention
>
> ** Our committees RTD, Pulbic Outreach, Membership will meet at various
> times so please call me for more information. Being involved with our
> committees is a nice way to be involved in changing what it means to blind
> in Denver. We need your help to improve the lives of blind people in the
> Denver metro area.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Cabs mailing list
> Cabs at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/cabs
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