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Public transit, paratransit, and solutions like the Taxi Saver program are important, but many gaps remain in the official solutions.  This one hour tele-conference will bring together blind people to explore innovative strategies individuals employ to keep the lack of a driver&#8217;s license from leading to the lack of opportunities to go places.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nAre you in need of a fresh approach?  Can you offer one to others?  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