To Whom It May Concern:
I am blind, but I am also an American taxpayer! I am strongly opposed to
your June 17 proposed rules which would require that, to "help" the blind,
our government would require detectable warnings at every street corner or
accessible traffic signals at every traffic light.
What blind people need is high-quality training, not gadgets and gimmicks!
The enormous financial cost to the American taxpayer far outweighs any
supposed benefit to the blind. Trained blind people cross busy streets
"just as they are" every day, but an outraged American taxpayer won't be so
eager to hire them if this high cost is heaped upon them.
Please reconsider your proposal. I need high quality training much more
than a audible crossing signal. If your intent is to assist blind people
then help us to find employment Thank you.
Dean Ingalls