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Anyone going to NFB 18? (self.Blind)
submitted by Marconius
Hey all, anyone here going to be attending NFB out in Orlando this week? I'll be there exhibiting for Lyft in the exhibit hall, checking out some talks, and my partner and I will try to hit up Harry Potter World this weekend. Would be fun to meet up with other blind redditors, so let me know or come say hi!
silverclaud22 3 points 5y ago
Awww I wish I would have known sooner. Would have given me more incentive to attend. I was thinking about it, but it would have been my first trip alone and I just wasn’t ready yet. I’m a scaredy cat lol
Yes, please let me know how it goes!
I’d also like to know what exactly you’re doing for lyft? Does lyft offer some kind of program for individuals with disabilities? I use lyft nearly every day to get to school and back. I’d love a program to reduce the cost. Definitely cheaper than a taxi, but still pricey.
Yes, please let me know how it goes!
I’d also like to know what exactly you’re doing for lyft? Does lyft offer some kind of program for individuals with disabilities? I use lyft nearly every day to get to school and back. I’d love a program to reduce the cost. Definitely cheaper than a taxi, but still pricey.
Marconius [OP] 4 points 5y ago
I'm Lyft's Accessibility Specialist, making sure the app works with VoiceOver and Talkback, plus I work with the designers and advocate for accessible and inclusive design throughout the app, website, and overall experience. I've been there part-time since February of 2016 and am hoping to go full-time at some point as an accessibility engineer.
As for discounts, the only state that has been able to do that so far is Massachusetts. The Boston area paratransit card that us'ually gives a super-subsidized discount on taxi rides can be used with Lyft. We are working with other states and counties to get programs set up like that in all of the cities we are in, but the state governments need to give those programs the green light first. I really want one here in California since so many of us use Lyft almost daily and that can add up pretty quick.
As for discounts, the only state that has been able to do that so far is Massachusetts. The Boston area paratransit card that us'ually gives a super-subsidized discount on taxi rides can be used with Lyft. We are working with other states and counties to get programs set up like that in all of the cities we are in, but the state governments need to give those programs the green light first. I really want one here in California since so many of us use Lyft almost daily and that can add up pretty quick.
silverclaud22 1 points 5y ago
Very cool!!! And thank you for doing a good job with accessibility on the app! I use it with voiceover and it works well, better than uber. This is one of the reasons I prefer lyft to uber.
Great info about the states and counties having to approve plans with lyft first. I’m going to start looking into how I can influence my local government to participate. Public transportation in South Florida (where I am) is not so great. Besides transit being frequently late standing in blazing heat and sweltering humidity before going to work isn’t the most appealing option. Lyft is definitely my preferred mode of transportation.
Maybe I won’t get a chance to meet you at this convention, but maybe the next one. I hope you have a great time!!
Great info about the states and counties having to approve plans with lyft first. I’m going to start looking into how I can influence my local government to participate. Public transportation in South Florida (where I am) is not so great. Besides transit being frequently late standing in blazing heat and sweltering humidity before going to work isn’t the most appealing option. Lyft is definitely my preferred mode of transportation.
Maybe I won’t get a chance to meet you at this convention, but maybe the next one. I hope you have a great time!!
Hellsacomin94 1 points 5y ago
I’ve never been to one, let me know how it goes.
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