I do know they recently completed some light rail transportation routes. They also have some decent bus transit routes. From memory I think both Peoria and Surprise are less walkable.

If you are looking at renting or buying a place a realtor might be able to suggest good locations for access to public transportation and what's most important to you.

I have been trying to get into their voc rehab program since February. Still waiting but have another lined up for next month. I guess my original advocate/counselor either quit or died because I was told those situations happened over the year. I have just a general of idea what all they help with, it's on their website. Just call the AZ Federation of the Blind to get started.

Hello! I’ve lived in Phoenix all my life. The public transportation system is called the valley metro. It consists of the bus system, the light rails, and dial a ride. I would say that the closer you are to Phoenix the more accessible it is. Peoria has less stops so you might have to walk longer to get to one. The overall layout of the city is a grid so it’s easy to navigate. I would recommend talking to The Foundation for Blind Children (Even though they have children in their title they do offer resources for adults) The people there are so kind and they offer a ton of useful resources. They can give you O&M instructions for your neighborhood. They helped me get a metro pass that gives you free access to all the busses and light rails. There’s also an organization that’s partnered with the NFB called SAAVI but I’ve never personally gotten help from them but they work the same as any other NFB organization. Both of these organizations work with VR so if you’re a part of that they will refer you to one of these two. I hope this helped.

Hey so I currently live in Surprise and let's just say it's pure trash in the transportation department lol. There's literally no buses, light rails, or even taxis (maybe Lyft or Uber if they happen to be in the area). Thankfully I've got a sister who can drive me places but I recommend Peoria or even Tucson if possible. That way you can be a little independent and use the local buses, streetcar, and even dial-a-ride/suntran services.

P.S. Surprise might not be super accessible but I will say, if you're into horsebackriding, hiking, archery, and other outdoor activities, the place is alright.