[nfbwatlk] Alert about increase in audible traffic signals

[Chris & Judy Jones]

Hi, Lisa,

I don't think you should be ashamed of using para-transit.  You do what you 
need to do at the time.  Chris and I take both SHUTTLE and/or fixed-route 
bus service, depending where we want to go.  Independent travel can take 
many different forms, as long as there's the least amount of inconvenience 
to you and others.

Judy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Owenblue2 at aol.com>
To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 8:28 AM
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Alert about increase in audible traffic signals


> Hello Dean:
>
> As a former member of WCB & ACB; I assure you that your feelings are 
> valid.
> I too have traveled in foreign countries and worked for years without 
> audible
> signals.
>
> My training is not the best either, however we must not become too 
> dependant
> on any type of travel technology. Good O & M skills are vital. I  will 
> spend
> a few cycles at an unfamiliar intersection to get to know it. I also 
> speak
> from experience again, because I have allowed myself to use para transit 
> far
> too much. I am slowly breaking that habit and using the regular city bus 
> more
> often like I used too. That's the danger you see. At times I would be 
> afraid
> to even cross Northwest Avenue in Bellingham. I guess I got spoiled with 
> para
> transit or ACCESS and lost some of my skills. I am not ashamed to admit 
> this;
> I am now getting more O & M.
>
> All members make policy in this organization not just a few. I know the 
> WCB
> does the same.
>
> Warmly:
>
> Lisa A. Owen
> Treasurer Officer & Fund Raising Chair
> The Northwest Chapter
> The National Federation of the Blind of WA
> Member
> The Canadian Federation of the Blind
> _nfbnorthwest at aol.com_ (mailto:nfbnorthwest at aol.com)
>
>
>
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