Wednesday was cold, grey, and rainy. Metro Bi-State transit forgot to pick me up for my ADA eligibility interview at their office in the Central West End. I'm not surprised by this, although providing transportation is supposed to be their primary purpose for business. Many stories to come of adventures of public transportation.
As I stared out my front door onto an empty driveway, waiting for a Call-a-Ride short bus to pull up any minute, and being consistently disappointed, I knew this was the beginning of an adventurous day maneuvering to three different appointments. Seems simple to people who drive cars and can see, but for me, it will require every ounce of bravery and cunning inside me.
The adventures I had that day have inspired this blog. The average person doesn't recognize the challenges people with disabilities face in everyday life, in completing even the most mundane tasks. I don't expect this blog to change the world, but it may enlighten a few people, keep it more in the front of their minds, and foster some understanding and appreciation for the bravery exhibited every day by people with disabilities.
Looking forward to your next post Lori!
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