by Gloria | Sep 7, 2023 | advocacy, community, Success Story, Transit, Uncategorized, Your Town
Anyone who knows me, has read my blogs, heard my podcasts has seen videos on my You Tube channel, knows that I have consistently been fighting for safe pedestrian access. I believe that everyone should be able to get around their community without having to worry...
by Gloria | Apr 14, 2021 | Accessibility, Adventures, advocacy, community, Travel, Your Town, Your World
We spoke In our most recent segment about companies who care and proactively identify ways to ensure that individuals with disabilities have appropriate access to their products and services. In the same way, there are cities that care and cities that seemingly...
by Gloria | Mar 23, 2021 | Accessibility, Transit, Transportation, Travel, Your Town, Your World
Several of our past blogs, podcasts and YouTube videos have focused on “getting around” and how important accessible transit can be for those of us who may no longer drive. My local transit agency, PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority) has been very...
by Gloria | Aug 6, 2018 | Accessibility, advocacy, Transportation, Your Town
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” Margaret Mead Working to make the world safer and more accessible can be a process that takes time. And for everyday citizens...
by Gloria | Nov 26, 2017 | Accessibility, advocacy, community, Your Town, Your World
Four years ago, we moved to a new home in a different city and state. We chose our location carefully to take advantage of abundant shopping options, numerous bus lines and close proximity to medical and municipal services. The location of our condo provided me with...
by Gloria | Nov 5, 2017 | Accessibility, community, Transportation, Your Life, Your Town
When we have lived a large part of our adult lives without major disabilities, encountering restrictions on everyday activities, like jumping in the car and going, can be very hard to accept. And developing the mindset for smoothly seeking alternatives may not come...