[passcoalition] Re: mission
- From: Gene Bourquin DHA <oandmhk@xxxxxxx>
- To: PASS listserv <passcoalition@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 10:01:00 -0400
Lester,
That's a terrific idea. I'd like to see what people think.
There are definitely good features. Once people 'liked' or 'friended' us, they
could receive regularly updates. We could post links and videos (although the
capacity has it's limitations). I'm wondering what the downsides are? A few
thoughts.
I do have blind friends on FaceBook. But is it friendly for screen readers?
There does not seem to be a big blind-culture presence on FaceBook. We would
reach only people already on FaceBook or those willing to join FaceBook just to
be connected to us. We would need to direct traffic there. We are not 501(c)
so we will not be allowed to solicit monetary support through FaceBook. It
might cost a bit to buy add on software to do things like post a PowerPoint or
PDF.
Can people chime in with opinions on this option?
Gene
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Subject: [passcoalition] Re: mission
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 09:02:49 -0400
From: lmarks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: passcoalition@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi All, An alternative to designing a website, would be to create a Facebook
Cause Page. It much easier to do and all it would take is some time writing
the content, otherwise it’s free, and can be done rather quickly. My
understanding is it’s accessible, but what we can check to be 100% certain. I
would be willing to design the page, with some help on the content and language
from the group. Thank you, Lester
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[mailto:passcoalition-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Karen Gourgey
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 08:34 AM
To: passcoalition@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [passcoalition] Re: mission Mike, It’s not accurate to say that our
focus is only Manhattan. The list we submitted, which included many of your
Brooklyn locations went to Newman who is Chief of Staff to the City
Commissioner. She is also the person from whom I requested an update and an
explanation as to why they are coming out with 30 planned installations when
the original commitment had been for 100. The 23rd and 7th issue came up,
because we were told they were going to do it and we saw problems in the way
that the installation was planned. In every communication with them, we have
stated that we were responding in detail to this one in hopes that it could be
a model for the way we would work together around aps installations in general.
The training that DOT is planning for themselves this fall is for the whole
DOT, not just Manhattan. I would like to request that this steering committee
plan a meeting, so that we can hash out these issues and come up with some
strategies going forward. Joyce, do you think you could get us the board room
or some other space at Selis on an evening the week of the 15th? Would you be
able to schedule something for us? We need to come together, so we don’t become
a bunch of little islands thinking that each is working only in his/her own
selfinterest. Mike, could you please find out who is hosting the ACBNY site and
let me know,? Thanks to all. Karen From: passcoalition-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:passcoalition-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Godino
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 7:02 AM
To: passcoalition@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [passcoalition] Re: mission Sorry Gene I know nothing about building
websites and really don’t have the time to learn right now. The reason I
bring to this list the work I am doing in Brooklyn is because I want a wide
spread effort to install APS throughout NYC not just on 23rd and 7th where the
efforts seem to be concentrated. I submitted a list that has gone unaddressed
except for the request to narrow. Fact is, we as a coalitions have been
working with the Manhattan DOT commissioner and not the NYC DOT commissioner
where I believe our efforts should be concentrated thus mandating a city wide
effort not a single borough effort. Please don’t misunderstand me the
education for the Manhattan DOT will go far in assisting them in understanding
our issue; however, we really must understand the Manhattan DOT only works and
cares about Manhattan not informing their colleagues of the issue. Thanks for
your understanding,Mike From: passcoalition-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:passcoalition-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gene Bourquin DHA
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 11:12 PM
To: PASS listserv
Subject: [passcoalition] mission Mike, I believe our mission already covers
many topics related to safe travel environments. The difficulty is, of course,
that we are a small groups with an even smaller number of people actually doing
direct work. It's not our mission, but how much we can practically take on,
that restricts us. We don't have a group of interns to work for us. We have a
few of us spending many hours trying to effect change. And our focused goals
right now are already a challenge. I wish that your agency had collaborated
with PASS on the Brooklyn project you are spearheading. Instead we now have
efforts for many APS in a small area of Brooklyn, while PASS advocates for the
best widespread installation of APS across the city. This doesn't seem like a
coordinated and effective approach. Karen and I have discussed the website
numerous times, and I am trying to find the time to identify an affordable
(very affordable) site with a good site-builder facility. Maybe someone else
want to take this on. Mike, if you can do it faster and more efficiently, go
for it. And let me know how I can help. Thanks.
Gene
Dr. Eugene A Bourquin
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