RE: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help
Hi Barbara, I totally agree with you. Knowing Cindy, she has a heart of gold and she goes out of her way to help others out of bad situations. She did apologize for her error, and all we can do is accept her apology and move on. All information that Cindy provides is information that she herself gained through searching for answers for her own situations and she is only trying to share with others who may need that same type of help. There was no malice intended in her messages. Take care, Debbie From: Barbara Alma [mailto:balmat...@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 6:44 PM To: cindymcle...@socal.rr.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com; a...@artfarm.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help Hello Cindy, Akua and TMIC members, I hope that I'm not speaking out of turn too much here. Although it appears that Cindy's message was received by the TMIC group in error, I believe that it contained good information that can be used by many members. Maybe not all of it, but this may have not been such a big mistake after all. Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA -Original Message- From: Cindy McLeroy cindymcle...@socal.rr.com To: tmic-list tmic-list@eskimo.com; Akua a...@artfarm.com Sent: Sun, Oct 24, 2010 5:25 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help Akua, I apologize, you are correct. To everyone on the list, I incorrectly accussed Akua of including the list on my note to her. Cindy - Original Message - From: Akua mailto:a...@artfarm.com To: Cindy McLeroy mailto:cindymcle...@socal.rr.com ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help Akua, I sent my note to you personally...not to the list. Be as upset with me as you want, but there is no need to share what I said with everyone. Cindy Cindy--- your email went to both me and the list, that's why i replied to both that may not have been your intention --- but the header I read had both addresses. I try to be rigorous about my communication. When people write me only, I answer them only. Akua --
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for HelpY'all maybe need to learn a bit more net-tiquette I'll be glad to give lessons...;) BobbyJim - Original Message - From: Akua To: Cindy McLeroy ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 19:02 Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help Akua, I sent my note to you personally...not to the list. Be as upset with me as you want, but there is no need to share what I said with everyone. Cindy Cindy--- your email went to both me and the list, that's why i replied to both that may not have been your intention --- but the header I read had both addresses. I try to be rigorous about my communication. When people write me only, I answer them only. Akua --
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help
OT:Asking My Politician for HelpAkua, I want to share some of the situations I have run into that are similar to yours and many others I know. I do know there are ways to adjust to some of them. Please don't get ticked and delete my message. I am involved in some ad hoc committees relative to transportation, low/med cost housing, universal design etc. I am a T-10 complete para who is unable to stand, walk, or do anything besides sit in my wheelchair, drive, my many non profit activities, etc. 1. and 2. $460,000 does not even begin to cover the items you said. There is something terrifically wrong with that amount to cover the items you listed. It is way, way too low! I'm not sure, not knowing the demographic of your area that the additional monies is even close to what is needed. 3, If the regular transit buses have lifts, etc for wheelchairs, is the state or federal law that depends on the route to the regular bus route inaccessible? If not, then, as here in CA we have to get to the bus route on our own. No door to door pick up if we are close to the regular bus line. Buses are accessible. 4. When you hit item #4 you are skipping off of transportation and looking at looking at housekeeping etc. We have to be realistic and remember that just because we are disabled we are not entitled to all the rights that other groups of people would also benefit from #7 Be specific when making an appt for whatever reason that there is either a table that adjust higher or lower to allow you to transfer. Or make very, very sure the person you are making the appt with knows you are in a wheelchair and standing is not an option. This has been a great problem for me, but I insist they bring in a crew to transfer me to the exam table. 8. Here is CA it is our responsibility that we have the blue markings for handicap parking. However, I don't think it requires the cut outs to adjust to our specific needs...we all are different. The local police are not always responsive, but where I live, a $400 ticket, plus the loss of the handicap placard is pretty expensive. #9. Keep bugging these folks of what needs to be done. One or two phone calls don't do it. Plug their numbers where you can easily call at least once a week and make sure they know your know. Always be pleasant. KEEP PLUGGING ALONG AND DON'T GIVE UP. I HAVE SEEN SOME REMARKABLE CHANGES WHERE I LIVE BECAUSE WE KEEP ON WORKING. Also see if you can get involved with an indepentent living center. They work on all these issues. And Akua, try and keep a positive attitude. It works almost more than anything. Cindy - Original Message - From: Akua To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 7:14 PM Subject: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help Asked my politician for help. I put together, from conversations I've had here a great list that summarizes and concretizes some of my thoughts on my situation: Here's what I think about: In March Chemung County was awarded $460,000 to Purchase 1 40ft. Bus and Scheduling Software from funding for 191 new Recovery Act transit projects in 42 states and Puerto Rico that will help transform the nation's infrastructure and support thousands of jobs across the country. WETM-TV announced that Chemung was just awarded another million dollars for transportation.Elmira, N.Y. - Chemung County was has been notified by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that they will receive up to $ 1.1 million in FTA funding to rehabilitate the bus garage, purchase fare collection equipment and replace buses for the Chemung County Transit System. The County will utilize $500,000 of the funds to rehabilitate parts of its maintenance facility and to replace its fare collection system. Many components of the facility, such as bus lifts, electrical wiring and lighting, and overhead doors, will be replaced. The County is also proposing to replace its fare collection equipment. The current equipment dates back to 1998 and does not have the ability to sell tickets or count fares. The system will be upgraded to a read/write swipe card system. In a second project, the County use $600,000 to replace old buses and a supervisory vehicle. Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli stated, In a recent survey, four out of every ten bus passengers said they use our system to get to and from work. They rely on the bus system to keep their jobs. Our grant application spoke to our residents' needs. Chemung County was one out of only six systems statewide to receive this discretionary funding. Yet we have no transportation of our own in Corning and no paratransit. Why doesn't Steuben County have anyone of vision like Tom Santulli? Why are we so bereft? Chemung County has been contracted to provide transportation for Steuben County and Corning
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help
Akua, I want to share some of the situations I have run into that are similar to yours and many others I know. I do know there are ways to adjust to some of them. Please don't get ticked and delete my message. I am involved in some ad hoc committees relative to transportation, low/med cost housing, universal design etc. I am a T-10 complete para who is unable to stand, walk, or do anything besides sit in my wheelchair, drive, my many non profit activities, etc. 1. and 2. $460,000 does not even begin to cover the items you said. There is something terrifically wrong with that amount to cover the items you listed. It is way, way too low! I'm not sure, not knowing the demographic of your area that the additional monies is even close to what is needed. I'm just QUOTING there from official sources. 3, If the regular transit buses have lifts, etc for wheelchairs, is the state or federal law that depends on the route to the regular bus route inaccessible? If not, then, as here in CA we have to get to the bus route on our own. No door to door pick up if we are close to the regular bus line. Buses are accessible. Your infrastructure is so developed to even have these considerations I live in Northern Applachia and am in/ under the Applachian Regional commission. Little did I know until TM paralyzed me, how UTTERLY LACKING IN EVERYTHING we are here. 4. When you hit item #4 you are skipping off of transportation and looking at looking at housekeeping etc. We have to be realistic and remember that just because we are disabled we are not entitled to all the rights that other groups of people would also benefit from Actually deliberately ! So that they understand the SCOPE OF THEIR CITIZENRY. One out of every five people in my area are disabled and there is no paratransit! #7 Be specific when making an appt for whatever reason that there is either a table that adjust higher or lower to allow you to transfer. Or make very, very sure the person you are making the appt with knows you are in a wheelchair and standing is not an option. This has been a great problem for me, but I insist they bring in a crew to transfer me to the exam table. Now this is IRKSOME because you presume I haven't. This turns me off, so I'm not responding any further. You obviously haven't read or paid attention to anything else I've shared or discussed here over the several years. 8. Here is CA it is our responsibility that we have the blue markings for handicap parking. However, I don't think it requires the cut outs to adjust to our specific needs...we all are different. The local police are not always responsive, but where I live, a $400 ticket, plus the loss of the handicap placard is pretty expensive. #9. Keep bugging these folks of what needs to be done. One or two phone calls don't do it. Plug their numbers where you can easily call at least once a week and make sure they know your know. Always be pleasant. KEEP PLUGGING ALONG AND DON'T GIVE UP. I HAVE SEEN SOME REMARKABLE CHANGES WHERE I LIVE BECAUSE WE KEEP ON WORKING. Also see if you can get involved with an indepentent living center. They work on all these issues. And Akua, try and keep a positive attitude. It works almost more than anything. Cindy - Original Message - From: mailto:a...@artfarm.comAkua To: mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.comtmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 7:14 PM Subject: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help Asked my politician for help. I put together, from conversations I've had here a great list that summarizes and concretizes some of my thoughts on my situation: Here's what I think about: In March Chemung County was awarded $460,000 to Purchase 1 40ft. Bus and Scheduling Software from funding for 191 new Recovery Act transit projects in 42 states and Puerto Rico that will help transform the nation's infrastructure and support thousands of jobs across the country. WETM-TV announced that Chemung was just awarded another million dollars for transportation.Elmira, N.Y. - Chemung County was has been notified by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) that they will receive up to $ 1.1 million in FTA funding to rehabilitate the bus garage, purchase fare collection equipment and replace buses for the Chemung County Transit System. The County will utilize $500,000 of the funds to rehabilitate parts of its maintenance facility and to replace its fare collection system. Many components of the facility, such as bus lifts, electrical wiring and lighting, and overhead doors, will be replaced. The County is also proposing to replace its fare collection equipment. The current equipment dates back to 1998 and does not have the ability to sell tickets or count fares. The system will be upgraded to a read/write swipe card system. In a second project, the County use $600,000 to replace old buses and a supervisory
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help
P.S. Why am I less entitled, now that I'm disabled? I still vote and pay taxes. 4. When you hit item #4 you are skipping off of transportation and looking at looking at housekeeping etc. We have to be realistic and remember that just because we are disabled we are not entitled to all the rights that other groups of people would also benefit from Also I think you meant #5. At this point I am trying to provide the politican with perspective. I chafe at the presumption implicit in your response that this was a one-off. I write, in this latest communication, 9. My congressman quit, but neither he, my mayor, my county officials, the State DOT, nor my city council has responded to any of my concerns or pleas for transportation. I've been banging my head against the wall. Now bloody and bruised, what I need are tools or comfort, no more blows. Akua --
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for HelpAkua, I sent my note to you personally...not to the list. Be as upset with me as you want, but there is no need to share what I said with everyone. Cindy
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help
Akua, I sent my note to you personally...not to the list. Be as upset with me as you want, but there is no need to share what I said with everyone. Cindy Cindy--- your email went to both me and the list, that's why i replied to both that may not have been your intention --- but the header I read had both addresses. I try to be rigorous about my communication. When people write me only, I answer them only. Akua --
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for HelpAkua, I apologize, you are correct. To everyone on the list, I incorrectly accussed Akua of including the list on my note to her. Cindy - Original Message - From: Akua To: Cindy McLeroy ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help Akua, I sent my note to you personally...not to the list. Be as upset with me as you want, but there is no need to share what I said with everyone. Cindy Cindy--- your email went to both me and the list, that's why i replied to both that may not have been your intention --- but the header I read had both addresses. I try to be rigorous about my communication. When people write me only, I answer them only. Akua --
Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help
Hello Cindy, Akua and TMIC members, I hope that I'm not speaking out of turn too much here. Although it appears that Cindy's message was received by the TMIC group in error, I believe that it contained good information that can be used by many members. Maybe not all of it, but this may have not been such a big mistake after all. Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA -Original Message- From: Cindy McLeroy cindymcle...@socal.rr.com To: tmic-list tmic-list@eskimo.com; Akua a...@artfarm.com Sent: Sun, Oct 24, 2010 5:25 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help Akua, I apologize, you are correct. To everyone on the list, I incorrectly accussed Akua of including the list on my note to her. Cindy - Original Message - From: Akua To: Cindy McLeroy ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT:Asking My Politician for Help Akua, I sent my note to you personally...not to the list. Be as upset with me as you want, but there is no need to share what I said with everyone. Cindy Cindy--- your email went to both me and the list, that's why i replied to both that may not have been your intention --- but the header I read had both addresses. I try to be rigorous about my communication. When people write me only, I answer them only. Akua --
