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May 12, 2007
NYC Transit Teaches Blind Riders How To Avoid Falling Onto Tracks
"What would you do if you fell onto the subway tracks? It's a frightening question, one that's even scarier for riders who are blind." Read NY1’s Bobby Cuza report on an MTA class that teaches blind straphangers what to do if they somehow fell onto the tracks.
New York City Transit's Travel Training Program teaches customers with disabilities to use the subways and buses. To participate in the program, customers must be registered with Access-A-Ride, NYC Transit's Paratransit service.
Training is one-on-one and is customized to meet the individualized needs and goals of each customer. Consequently, the duration of training varies among trainees. At first, a trainer will accompany the trainee in their travel. As they become more independent, the trainer will offer less and less assistance during the trip, until the trainee is able to travel safely and independently.
Customers interested in applying for the Travel Training Program should call Michael Levy at 718-393-4148 or write to NYC Transit, Paratransit Division at 130 Livingston St, Brooklyn, New York, NY 11201.
Posted by Nancy at May 12, 2007 05:21 PM