I spent about 6 months in Atlanta after my injury and their public transit
system was excellent. Very wheelchair friendly. I was able to go virtually
anywhere in the city.
Curtis
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected]
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Just wondering: Me Too
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 15:39:38 EST
Traveling, even locally has become an awful task at it's very best. Last
time I used public trans to the doctor I spent 45 minutes at the curb
awaiting
pickup and 3 hours awaiting the ride home. I was late for a doctors visit
that
took all of 20 minutes. Long distance..pfffft. That doesn't exist. I
haven't
left Cincinnati since 1979 and I can't see how that will change. I hear
about
handicapped accessible busses and such, but when I call, they have no
idea
what I'm talking about. The busses in cincy all have the little blue and
white
accessibility sign but refuse to pickup wheelchairs. In cases where I use
public transportation I must call 24 hours ahead of time and then it is a
crap
shoot as to when they will arrive and if they can get me back home.
john
p.s. I dunno if anyone is getting this or not. a lot of my posts have been
returned.
In a message dated 1/7/2006 10:24:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I posted a "traveling dilema" concerning the fact that me and my hubby (
quad for 43 years) can not travel anymore due to my inability any longer
to load
all the stuff we need and finding accessible lodging......just wonder if
it
got posted (as I am new to this) and if anyone has similar concerns or
suggestions.............
Thanks you guys,
Gloria Matthews
caregiver of hubby
Swansboro, NC 28584
