Updates from the NFB of Tennessee Board of Directors
The National Federation of the Blind of Tennessee board received an update on the Uber and Lyft monitoring project which began this spring. So far Tennessee has met its target for reporting each month. There is also a push to recruit other guide dog users from the western and eastern parts of the state to join in, since most of the reports have been from the middle Tennessee area. The reports have been mostly favorable when it comes to Uber and Lyft drivers transporting people who use service animals and that demonstrates progress. This project will continue for at least another two years.
The NFB of Tennessee will be testing Cardtronic ATM’s in both the Memphis and Nashville area for accessibility for individuals who are blind. This project is a result of prior litigation between Cardtronics and the National Federation of the Blind. There are at least 11 Cardtronic ATM’s in the Memphis and Nashville areas that are expected to be tested over the next few months and the results will be sent to Cardtronics to improve their machines.
Finally, the 2018 convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Tennessee will be held at the Henry Horton State Park near Chapel Hill Tennessee, which is located 45 minutes outside of Nashville. Room rates are expected to be around $83 per night. The date is still pending but will be either the week before or after Easter. The primary reason this location was chosen was due to the rising cost of hotels in Nashville and surrounding areas and the desire to have as many people as possible attend convention Stayed tuned to this blog for updates!
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