Accessible Taxis
Rate the Accessible Taxi Central Dispatch Program
Assembly Member Micah Kellner, an advocate for a 100% accessible NYC taxi fleet, is attempting to gauge the quality and success of the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission’s recently instituted Central Dispatch pilot program for wheelchair accessible taxis and livery vehicles. Through Central Dispatch, wheelchair-users can now call 3-1-1 and a wheelchair accessible taxi will be sent to their location anywhere in the five boroughs. Pick ups can also be scheduled in advance.
Assembly Member Kellner has created a survey just for people who use wheelchairs and ride taxis so that they will hare their experiences with him. The data collected from this survey will be made public. Fill out this survey for each ride you take using the 3-1-1 central dispatch system.
Listed below are our Statewide Legislative Agenda and our list of Local Priority Issues that would improve the lives of New Yorkers living with MS.
State Legislative Agenda
Local Priority Issues
Learn more about the programs discussed in the agendas:
Direct Pay Market (private health insurance plans in NY State)
DRIE
EPIC
Family Health Plus
Medicaid
Medicare
Social Security Disability
The following are some important NY State and NYC government Web sites:
NY State
NY State Senate
NY State Assembly
Join the movement! Even one voice can make an impact on the New York City - Southern New York Chapter’s advocacy efforts to do something about MS NOW!
Interested? Contact PJ Weiner at 212-453-3238 or pweiner@msnyc.org for more information. |