Re: free public transportation

[Guest guest]

Well that just sucks. Any senior can ride for free including the very

wealthy. Once again a double standard. Nora

In a message dated 9/1/2008 9:01:52 AM Central Daylight Time,

cmfinato@... writes:

The wonderful 'free rides' for the disabled are only for those who are dirt

poor. You need to qualify for circuit breaker to get these rides.

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Ellen. I will work with my brothers case worker on this. I know only

one of the three could quailfy. Nora

In a message dated 9/1/2008 11:27:28 AM Central Daylight Time,

egskb@... writes:

Good question...one legislative aide told a friend of mine that the free

rides were not funded and thus, not happening, but there seems to be some

conflicting information.

I will inquire further by calling the legislative offices of the two sponsors

of the bill...in the meantime, to qualify for the free rides, one must fill

out the form for Circuit Breaker, which you might as well do....

To apply for Circuit Breaker, people with disabilities can visit

www.cbrx.il.To apply for Circuit Breaker, people with disabilities can visit

www.cbrx.i

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[Guest guest]

The wonderful 'free rides' for the disabled are only for those who are dirt

poor. You need to qualify for circuit breaker to get these rides.

Yoda84@... wrote: I was just talking to my over

worked sister and she mentioned that she needed

to pick up a pace pass for one of my brothers. I know our dear Gov just

recently announced free rides for people with disabilities. Is this happening

now

or does she need to go get the new pass? Nora

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[Guest guest]

Good question...one legislative aide told a friend of mine that the free rides

were not funded and thus, not happening, but there seems to be some conflicting

information.

I will inquire further by calling the legislative offices of the two sponsors of

the bill...in the meantime, to qualify for the free rides, one must fill out the

form for Circuit Breaker, which you might as well do....

To apply for Circuit Breaker, people with disabilities can visit www.cbrx.il.gov

or call 1-800-624-2459 [1-888-206-1327 (TTY)] to request an application.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

free public transportation

I was just talking to my over worked sister and she mentioned that she needed

to pick up a pace pass for one of my brothers. I know our dear Gov just

recently announced free rides for people with disabilities. Is this happening

now

or does she need to go get the new pass? Nora

**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel

deal here.

(http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

[Guest guest]

Most of our children and siblings with disabilities are considered " dirt

poor " ...they are on SSI and have little reportable income...most will qualify

for Circuit Breaker from what I know...

Please let me know if I am wrong.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: free public transportation

The wonderful 'free rides' for the disabled are only for those who are dirt

poor. You need to qualify for circuit breaker to get these rides.

Yoda84@... wrote: I was just talking to my over worked sister and she

mentioned that she needed

to pick up a pace pass for one of my brothers. I know our dear Gov just

recently announced free rides for people with disabilities. Is this happening

now

or does she need to go get the new pass? Nora

**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel

deal here.

(http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

[Guest guest]

It is only age, no income test. Nora

In a message dated 9/1/2008 9:40:55 PM Central Daylight Time,

egskb@... writes:

I believe seniors must have some sort of qualifying identification.

I can't recall...does anyone know?

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[Guest guest]

I am very unsure about this. I met Friday with some people who have been

involved with Ride DuPage for the last decade as well as human

services...the way the copy was written, people who have HOUSEHOLD income

under certain amounts will qualify. Based on that restriction, my son who

is an adult, but lives with his family, will not qualify because our

household income is more than $50,000 a year. Advocates may want to

advocate for an upgrade to that. Perhaps people on disability ..period.

The way the DuPage agency on Para Transit sees it, many people with

disabilities are left out on this one because of the qualifier, HOUSEHOLD

income. The DePage group is going to ask for this change to Pace. It makes

good press for the governor, but I am not sure how wide spread th e impact

is going to be. I would go ahead and renew Pace cards until we get more /

clear information on this. Cindi

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Cindi.

I will also do some checking...

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: free public transportation

I am very unsure about this. I met Friday with some people who have been

involved with Ride DuPage for the last decade as well as human

services...the way the copy was written, people who have HOUSEHOLD income

under certain amounts will qualify. Based on that restriction, my son who

is an adult, but lives with his family, will not qualify because our

household income is more than $50,000 a year. Advocates may want to

advocate for an upgrade to that. Perhaps people on disability ..period.

The way the DuPage agency on Para Transit sees it, many people with

disabilities are left out on this one because of the qualifier, HOUSEHOLD

income. The DePage group is going to ask for this change to Pace. It makes

good press for the governor, but I am not sure how wide spread th e impact

is going to be. I would go ahead and renew Pace cards until we get more /

clear information on this. Cindi

[Guest guest]

My beef is why do they have to fill out circuit breaker. The seniors get it

just by being seniors, they don't have to go through hoops.

Ellen Bronfeld <egskb@...> wrote: Most of

our children and siblings with disabilities are considered " dirt poor " ...they

are on SSI and have little reportable income...most will qualify for Circuit

Breaker from what I know...

Please let me know if I am wrong.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: free public transportation

The wonderful 'free rides' for the disabled are only for those who are dirt

poor. You need to qualify for circuit breaker to get these rides.

Yoda84@... wrote: I was just talking to my over worked sister and she

mentioned that she needed

to pick up a pace pass for one of my brothers. I know our dear Gov just

recently announced free rides for people with disabilities. Is this happening

now

or does she need to go get the new pass? Nora

**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel

deal here.

(http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

[Guest guest]

I believe seniors must have some sort of qualifying identification.

I can't recall...does anyone know?

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: free public transportation

The wonderful 'free rides' for the disabled are only for those who are dirt

poor. You need to qualify for circuit breaker to get these rides.

Yoda84@... wrote: I was just talking to my over worked sister and she

mentioned that she needed

to pick up a pace pass for one of my brothers. I know our dear Gov just

recently announced free rides for people with disabilities. Is this happening

now

or does she need to go get the new pass? Nora

**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel

deal here.

(http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Nora.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: free public transportation

It is only age, no income test. Nora

In a message dated 9/1/2008 9:40:55 PM Central Daylight Time,

egskb@... writes:

I believe seniors must have some sort of qualifying identification.

I can't recall...does anyone know?

**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel

deal here.

(http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

[Guest guest]

The same qualifying ID they had before. For my area, it's the PACE ID. The

same ID is given for those with disabilities.

Ellen Bronfeld <egskb@...> wrote: I

believe seniors must have some sort of qualifying identification.

I can't recall...does anyone know?

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: free public transportation

The wonderful 'free rides' for the disabled are only for those who are dirt

poor. You need to qualify for circuit breaker to get these rides.

Yoda84@... wrote: I was just talking to my over worked sister and she

mentioned that she needed

to pick up a pace pass for one of my brothers. I know our dear Gov just

recently announced free rides for people with disabilities. Is this happening

now

or does she need to go get the new pass? Nora

**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel

deal here.

(http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

[Guest guest]

Thanks.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: free public transportation

The wonderful 'free rides' for the disabled are only for those who are dirt

poor. You need to qualify for circuit breaker to get these rides.

Yoda84@... wrote: I was just talking to my over worked sister and she

mentioned that she needed

to pick up a pace pass for one of my brothers. I know our dear Gov just

recently announced free rides for people with disabilities. Is this happening

now

or does she need to go get the new pass? Nora

**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel

deal here.

(http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)