Since TransNet's inception he has been attending the North Penn Training Center in Lansdale and using TransNet to get there. He began the program after finishing special education classes in his local school district. Daily rides in the Mid County Transportation van are a comforting ritual and he enjoys interacting with his co-workers.
Bob and his driver share an interest in sports, often discussing the local teams on their way to the center. The driver is particularly careful in inclement weather, making sure his riders safely board and depart the vehicle. Recently Bob left his lunch on the van. His driver made a special trip to the center to return it. Bob says, "The drivers really care about us and they all have a great sense of humor."
When Bob's mother passed away two years ago he had to move from Harleysville to his brother's home in Lansdale. According to Bob's brother, Ron Frederick, "The move was seamless."
Every day, TransNet shuttles over 450 mentally retarded adults to and from this type of facility. The service is funded by the Montgomery County Mental Retardation Office and represents an important contribution to the social well being of the area.
