Category: News and Views
I wasn't sure where to post this, but figured this board would be the place. If not, feel free to move it where you feel appropriate.
People with Disabilities - Transportation Survey
In conjunction with a grant received from the Federal Transit Administration, Meeting the Challenge, Inc. is conducting a national survey designed to collect information from people with disabilities regarding their experiences with public transportation. Information gathered will be used to determine what barriers still exist in public transportation for people with disabilities and will be used to create Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) technical assistance materials directed toward alleviating those barriers.
This on-line survey can be accessed from this link:
http://mtcinc.transit.sgizmo.com
It will take from 5 to 15 minutes to complete.
If you know someone who does not have internet access and would like to participate, the survey can be completed by phone by calling Meeting the Challenge at 800-864-4264 (select menu choice #2), Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 4 PM (MT). If you prefer a paper copy of the survey, call the same phone number.
Responses to the survey will be collected through March 31.
Please forward this e-mail to any individuals with a disability or to any groups serving individuals with disabilities that you feel would be appropriate respondents. We thank you for your participation and assistance!
Cristi L. Harris
Special Projects Director Meeting the Challenge, Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
(719) 444-0252 ext. 108
charris@mtc-inc.com
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Meg Robertson COMS
Director Orientation & Mobility Department
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
48 Boylston St. Boston MA 02116-4718
Meg.Robertson@state.ma.us
617-626-7581
Thanks Leann. I'll fill it out and also forward the info to friends.
Sounds interesting. On the radio here in the UK during the week, they were talking about the fact that blind people should be given the higher rate of the mobility part of Disability Living Allowance. (this comes in 2 parts, care and mobility) Apparently they're trying to get this put through government because obviously we can't see to drive so have to use public transport or something, so ...