[blindlaw] FW: [MARKETING EMAIL]August Extra: Accessible Transportation News and Training Opportunities

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From: Easter Seals Project ACTION [mailto:projectaction at easterseals.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 3:10 PM
To: Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)
Subject: [MARKETING EMAIL]August Extra: Accessible Transportation News and Training Opportunities

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August 2013

Welcome to Extra, Easter Seals Project ACTION's monthly newsletter.

Products, Programs and Outreach

This School Year, Take the Bus!
[Image removed by sender.]As the summer heat fades and the water parks close, students will be returning to school via yellow buses, on foot, or through other means. ESPA encourages educators, pupil transportation, parents, and students with disabilities to learn more about traveling independently and taking public transportation this year to help students develop an active life within the community and prepare for transitioning to post-school options. For strategies that educators, pupil transportation and human services professionals, and families can use to integrate transportation content into the educational experience, download the new toolkit, Improving Accessible Transportation Access and Choice for Students<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTm_Ql6WNPUJqfXAqNOjR24JROG8p438aI4d4EGVJdz5MvjsNKncfvuB7ZcPKxkszRAhGepAdibAFlk8ZB4pXkgPUUrCcOl-22UDTIYPXMgS1fc0E01EtoXRw1dpmjbyV4hbEme_ira5ugR4gdP91kQokJiXDZ-k47BvNR_NOIKwdkBsGXEwShNuRYqXLZODbJlNzCYO-I6O0nkF32vn2brS>. Module 3 of the curriculum offers resources for planning a student-family summit on accessible transportation as well as ways that pupil transporters can use yellow school buses to teach students to travel on their own. You can also share your strategies in the online community, Accessible Transportation for Students<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTnLBMxSO6G5mEok5LahkWR5bSTpx0uugh5d_4wpHikXf85V4xylZiBclK5GCVnA1I11Yk0T8rYWoD2tlnG_b1RNrSLp8mng-N2Bsj5Rmp7gZMaQwtlJq91XYtnaX5bvpSg=>. More resources on youth transportation, such as Considerations for Hiring and Selecting Travel Trainers<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTmrjZddMSYopBlW1It3mT5I0WLd4cHRvnBOpLAbHGVxpA2wg9KoW3luEroKnIq-8k7Zk70iCu56jx1dIkvVoTT6Vc3J-DyHLVXii7pKHcmjV6242VZaoUUNIw9Ra1RKwOe74BkG4DIqOFINE2tnTDEXPyq9WMGyKSe1q2E6ohMHf9Hr8FYbJN3OiLhJxzfaFcCkPoVFXMC-cV9v2M9h9zgyatZ96ByikOje7s0122UGueQZnXEtuAbGmK21s6idMKxTvV0qekFlau7JjCyfxoY3yOUlfwS_wMgTXLGzyhCxII603_JqrGzEEVYt_cTGgH6z2wblc3ZLuF8ec9yasqFRJXowUpD6LhluK4PXtI2tXCUaeKPvMU3T>, are available on ESPA's Youth Transportation webpage<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTlS4fTdugArn8UqsJVyZPH-t5-kt3M4NQCyuufe_GuN7kxojrpyLg2hsAQSKiUyEG0W243N9nMRK67JX3eoaeKVH_K2Y8aCQkoGau-zDJ6I15iLdECh96ZlJbMO1od5w3dQkOQf8x1D5mo5I9gJhUMcxbWQSsqSfBpuL7upSuHthg==>.

Share Strategies on Transportation for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTnsspxJUEHQANFOfvUMqnrp1SssJT_I9pIHb_2Ey7k95HWtc92AXY-2OMAFY1-gi8zoGGCinJmU3DVLaHZ9yjp0rxkp4YDru1ya_L7WDcQz5Y1fSY3wtZPQADqi22HBvlLSUVLd9Vcup_xx60pWFnMdl0m3ERCFM5uhaJOtIuvNWMsT9JQUFUIj>

Help ESPA develop resources on improving accessible transportation at higher education institutions! ESPA invites higher education professionals to take a survey on transportation supports currently provided to students with disabilities. In addition, participants can provide their visions of how transportation could be improved for their students, including veterans. Deadline to participate: September 2.

Introduction to Travel Training in Denver<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTkpcw2bjU29OFxyBDedNF5FNPRapNgkgSL9JS4qicXPi6NgdfnIV7UuOVtXr2wGQLGgVJqRAnYb6iPp6t8Ru5LX3yOUdYwZq35IIL9Vl-pil3AD0QI0zyyMhywtyG39DmUFHVoB12oh_TaFdkDWAKVRWasXFLm_J8geBVpXhrLXt2Nx0Mu9S1X6yusUKvPvAoMF8iDp5zTBJA==>

Applications are now being accepted for ESPA's Introduction to Travel Training course scheduled for October 29-31 in Denver, Colorado. This intensive, three-day course is a free training initiative designed to help increase the skills, knowledge, and abilities of travel training professionals. It includes both classroom and field instruction. For questions, contact Krystian Boreyko by phone at 800-659-6428 or via email at itt at easterseals.com<mailto:itt at easterseals.com>. Application deadline: September 27.

Apply by August 15 for the Accessible Transportation Technical Support Project<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTkLIvAo2pc7Ncxek1wqdd3fFO6n8Zzx036eZvN8pNpeLGS3nMTtK-pAa0B9z84Gdjv1417eJ0DDTthziKkkNdXqDh-pc5tC6wK8aW6kfS0izlCHo-9YRT0ilfiONXjtanO2-q9gnYvAKA==>

ESPA is now accepting a second round of applications for the 2013 Accessible Transportation Technical Support (ATTS) Project. ATTS can help communities formulate an action plan to address specific local accessible transportation needs. Technical assistance will be delivered remotely, including via teleconference, webinars, community forums, or video conferencing, at no cost to your community. For questions, contact Kristi McLaughlin at 800-659-6428 or via email at atts at easterseals.com.<mailto:atts at easterseals.com> Deadline to apply: August 15.

Look Up Disability and Transit Terms on ESPA's Website <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTmUllz8VoGsz5DaQLXOzHl2DP8UURTzke7pNGfSUgkRQqUSd1wUhRJSdUiDoPjYoLwdM-bmqJAJiIhlIwWZZ7phneflmRtCx7cAdi053aCppv46JRycHkwijTkpQoV3IgzLm_LnC87s2oZJZ5yJuxl1D42hgBIwYRQ4WoUiOm9PqJnQ_-paUirnfQK-ZjW-Wps=>

Not sure what "cueing" means or what a "detectible warning strip" is? Find the definitions for these terms and more on ESPA's new webpage, Glossary of Disability and Transit Terms<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTmUllz8VoGsz5DaQLXOzHl2DP8UURTzke7pNGfSUgkRQqUSd1wUhRJSdUiDoPjYoLwdM-bmqJAJiIhlIwWZZ7phneflmRtCx7cAdi053aCppv46JRycHkwijTkpQoV3IgzLm_LnC87s2oZJZ5yJuxl1D42hgBIwYRQ4WoUiOm9PqJnQ_-paUirnfQK-ZjW-Wps=>. Organizations can print out a copy of the glossary to use as a handout during training or orientation sessions.

ESPA Celebrates the Life of Disability Rights Advocate Linda Gonzales<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTkR8HxFM54pUsO0ILeg_OJY-gC-n9krfZn9RY_18EZRHXd67o0z0R_6Z8i4HF00i3GhxXfL1sYd7yZYkw3rcUxJIvmoIAteilHL8KTUAQhPWKxV-0OHOfmYX_0JJH9zXSM=>

Linda Gonzales, a founder and the first executive director of the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), and long-time advocate and champion for the rights of people with disabilities, passed away on July 27. For Gonzales, who spent most of her career focusing on the needs of and services for rural residents with disabilities, two top priorities were helping rural residents find or maintain employment in their rural communities and improving the availability of accessible transportation in those areas. In 2006, she became a member of ESPA's National Steering Committee, on which she served as chair from 2007 to 2008. Her impact on the independent living movement, in general, and the rural independent living movement, in specific, will be felt for years to come.

Questions on Accessible Transportation? Call ESPA!

As a Federal Transit Administration technical assistance (TA) center, ESPA can provide communities seeking to improve accessible transportation options with guidance, information, resources, and referrals for free. To receive TA, call ESPA at 800-659-6428, (TDD) 202-347-3066, or email projectaction at easterseals.com<mailto:projectaction at easterseals.com>. Popular questions that ESPA receives include:

  *   Can a paratransit provider limit the number of bags I can bring on board to two?  What about grocery shopping?
  *   We have a passenger who has some trouble maneuvering his chair into the securement space. Can we have our operators assist in the steering process?
  *   I have a service animal, and a taxi driver refused to pick me up.  Can he do that?
  *   On our system, we have several riders with cognitive disabilities. Sometimes, they miss their stops and become anxious and confused. What should a bus operator do to help in this situation?
ESPA & CDC-HAN Resource on Neighborhood Wayfinding Wins APEX Award!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTnZiLL66U72ycN7yZFUYkCEqXnw7Srd3UPS4X8r6bFrSVCuYM_pjKacSYfanj4sagSEOXbpMq2DBP8Wvn6e0u6F9zJRHdhL2g3H0009V_6DkTHxHWgCSdTm>
The APEX annual awards program recognizes excellence in publications work by professional communicators. Applicants submitted over 2,400 entries for the 2013 awards. This year, ESPA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Healthy Aging Network won an Award for Excellence in the One-of-a-Kind - Education and Training category for the resource, Neighborhood Wayfinding Assessment Pocket Guide, which was a collaborative effort between the two organizations. The pocket guide describes things to consider when walking, driving, bicycling, or taking a bus or train to reach stores, community centers, libraries, parks, trails, restaurants, places of worship, or any other destination. Order the pocket guide for free from ESPA's website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTk2nWDtCCJ-g8hdTfcGCffQBkWPmbgB3nVovcHnow3xPn2DEayJK8uXdEfNN8zwEPSUMbapwFn3n1nsyn5p5UDew0C53rNZN_8TpySBM5OO1xa8Ea3Enkmv2CtK5tSAMJfFEy0IsSjI2xYn9cGao9M2xH-iA2ojf3A-amWt6pV50Cmdrm2CMhaYYO80L9BrWHLsMhOflUmcUVlbrSnOYCbPPs5c7dTI7UVTv46_dKM5Y2TbDEKunnsxQhxINTioqyhoevGDtEVXytKinjSjZkUvVoMu9tScQyMMnMGGUK_1LYZRe4dZ7y2BRKlccmUcNsX3GJ9OptvyWjWbXyYvlhUCzPd29QBKJHI=>.

August 20th Webinar on Building a Continuum of Accessible Transportation Options for Students with Disabilities <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTmXa-z5O-3ukJR7XVC1-f9le7JZuCHOxd0svwimyrEOfdlEjUbQPjUzHW5ghXV6p7dnFibJ5fnMQCOin0rS5-G_U6JqSucxZg-1e_OgbhZLSqTC0z6a0MKHGO-YxpVgFQxN9trMMcd7Ow==>

Presented by the University on Montana Rural Institute at 2 p.m. EDT/1 p.m. MDT, Getting Here to There: Transportation Planning and Options will feature Judy Shanley, ESPA director of student engagement and mobility management. In the webinar, Shanley will cover information on how pupil transportation and public transportation professionals can work together to build a continuum of accessible transportation options to support students with disabilities in their transition to post-school options.

E-Learning

Excellence in Service for Paratransit Managers<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTmor5kjzpauhb2CjHyodk6KfvWc1H_K7P3F6pxD836ga-Prr9j9b2xIumvL7YHkV80WHIH2sG10YtkHUwSRhIo_MngbCstQuEcDcYlLGUVFpkO3MIjRiQkiNlrYEI00dcp5Ku7jWKtVuhSf_gzNH6FoiUI6TdHcq44=>

Online Course

Date: September 16 - November 22

Registration Deadline: September 13

This free, 10-week virtual training course is designed for ADA complementary paratransit managers who are new to the field. Course content highlights the history of the disability movement and how to engage the disability community in different service areas. Participants will also gain a greater understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to better serve people with disabilities. Class members will complete five learning modules consisting of readings, videos, audio recordings, activities, forum entries, and quizzes and will participate in in-depth homework activities and one live closing teleconference. For more information, please contact Krystian Boreyko by email at espm at easterseals.com<mailto:espm at easterseals.com> or by phone at 800-659-6428. To register, please email your name, ZIP code, phone number, email address, organization, and job title to registration at easterseals.com<mailto:registration at easterseals.com> with "ESPM" in the subject line.

Accessible Transportation and Emergency Preparedness Planning<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTnTUk3ikdfBlhQejMVaUsDeLogjWeD8OlvTTmJRPkn2WddMLaWiWPJfB-2hHRul7t3suD_xcqb0I-9Vp1lqN3Iz4hMKnRotS_CvPdupGNy2WrdPuCrVEjIjvhnPyAR6mEqS2olBjIFQ1MeZDHej88sOlY4MFcJQ0-LAGo4MzmeMCGrM0SGE3bgXjC_lmCR6OjIKzBOD1JxyvQ==>

Webinar

Date: September 18

Registration Deadline: September 16

Planning accessible transportation for people with disabilities in emergency situations can be complex and challenging. Communities must consider many aspects regarding both how to conduct the planning-including outreach, involving people with disabilities in the process, and data collection-as well as topics to discuss-such as evacuation procedures and accessible shelter locations. In this session, presenters will discuss these challenges and the role of accessible transportation in emergency preparedness planning. Speakers will include Julie Bommelman, transit administrator, City of Fargo, North Dakota; Kevin Shanley, senior emergency management coordinator, City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications; and Carol Wright, senior director, Easter Seals Accessible Transportation Programs. To ask the presenters questions in advance or for general inquiries about the event, please contact us at webinars at easterseals.com<mailto:webinars at easterseals.com> and put "Emergency Preparedness" in the subject line.

Forming Partnerships with Transit <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTljSAuWkfgzQT-BLS6JcYedHldRlLDpq7aGSwyv2zUcIxmAJtwJuQ30KrQVqfZmD9bWiFd5U0m2b8n2fWJGZ0LEUuhHYn7qgMLHINXnCsa3uXijSwLhA5U_F2iDSu26-N9rb_geAwyy6Wu8Dej0O3JNUiIecf-IVp8=>

Online Course

Date: October 7 - November 15

Registration Deadline: October 2

This free, six-week virtual training course is designed for transit advocates interested in increasing their role in the design and implementation of transportation services in a community. The course will enable participants to come to the table better informed and better prepared to offer input that will be heard, understood, and incorporated into planning. Transportation planners and others can benefit from a discussion of ways to improve the public input they receive as local transportation plans are developed. Participants are expected to study the course materials, complete the accompanying exercises, join in one class webinar, and participate in an online discussion forum. To inquire about the course, contact the instructor, Kristi McLaughlin, via email at fpwt at easterseals.com<mailto:fpwt at easterseals.com> or by phone at 800-659-6428.

ADA Technical Assistance

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Question:

My daughter, who has disabilities, is getting ready to transition out of high school. She has indicated that she is interested in using the public bus to travel around town. Will the school provide training to use the bus? View the answer online<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTl8Tvw6edGHjZPD4FRXYmybbd-qODic3dnVw0A90RidZAqIqp6n3hTv_r8s6ie_cOyGfKdt6rSh83PKjaCZfPNG1WVAMFLc1LTACddwZBYjTFyIyRrb-0u_755Un1l9ssdJinIm1_Fde0hIHo6TnrD15xtnPGR3khlugFTTmc3LYHl_JMGYZoNFz3ryvPW-Y8h59xXmp2NrIDq9fyc9tDGAfe9mgtSNKsc=>.

For other technical assistance inquiries, call ESPA at 800-659-6428, (TDD) 202-347-3066, or email projectaction at easterseals.com<mailto:projectaction at easterseals.com>.

Accessible Transportation News

Comment by September 9 on Proposed Circular: Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTkJb8lps7kNiDmtx6su9kihz3jnSD0v4W4a5NhxWp-I441XrzxuLGxuekGR8suqf5Ip2tSykWHrrHESEAIZ1EV9JZ9qoAPvAQXeCFjoB95l4jWTsqRibQ0o6zxGTGxwesNCzZZo8nnc1tLEoc6oZS0NYkR5hCsZYR9OLIoWQTj55g==>

The Federal Transit Administration has published a notice in the Federal Register (78 FR 41824) seeking public comments on a proposed circular chapter, Enhanced Mobility of Senior and Individuals with Disabilities, as well as suggestions for specific issues to cover in future chapters. This circular is a re-issuance of guidance on the administration and preparation of the transit assistance program for seniors and individuals with disabilities under 49 U.S.C 5310. This revision incorporates provisions of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and includes the most current available guidance as of the date of publication.

TCRP Synthesis 104: Use of Electronic Passenger Information Signage in Transit<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTlyh0LrYNSr92_IJzG1Ie6rgPE6ZNlvlaeZVyXzdMI_5QK-6FcCQBFdZkY5cCjtZBSNMYMHBjFl4OE1rGGC7K3BerrTWtEyHw4WTK60LSV7R4pyHZ8sBmy4euIHZGbII4fxU1gYni4fcA==>
This report, released by Transportation Research Board's Transit Cooperative Research Program, documents U.S. and international use of electronic passenger information signage in terms of the underlying technology, sign technology, characteristics of the information, resources required, and decision processes used to determine its use. The report includes an analysis of topics ranging from large outdoor displays, station signage, and touchscreens to the flexibility of large flat-screen displays. A section on accessibility in the report includes considerations for presenting audio information.

TCRP Research Results Digest 107: Developing Partnerships between Transportation Agencies and the Disability and Underrepresented Communities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTm4tqCGDUheB2qDXxLu4dLJuktW9PbEApThSWhjw-hVpoBufypJXfF9vTbj4R2ZOxb8Pswt6gYdDyP2JR-nZvX9tT7dRLeThu861bS56qZ2I29roVU-r1v5CjcpyIyP3dZuxqx9YjN8Cw==>

Recently released by the Transportation Research Board's Transit Cooperative Research Program, this report includes best practices, outreach strategies, and suggestions that transit personnel can use to develop and maintain partnerships with the disability and underrepresented communities. The guide includes how-to approaches and information in narrative and graphic form on developing these partnerships as well as a handy Accessible Meeting Facilities Checklist.

U.S. Senate Report Released on Lack of Inclusion for People with Disabilities <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTmmrR_vXk2uFv2mfch8ElcvDs-obkT70A4EaZA3T7obOjRb9ElVU8khx7ETBzHJYTr06XlQ-ZuBU7pFOmDcOHJx7HUu2ktVqbLuybXMWBny8W6sIisdRJarZ7nbLNJV5yOq47lDpfokv1elN4Wp-9px_RgGsL6e09alTQ_Eet00lS4rKlVezDn21sBcUgRgMN9c24SJimmbiB_1SCCbXxOI>
Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa, chairman of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee of the U.S. Senate, has recently released the report Separate and Unequal: States Fail to Fulfill the Community Living Promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act. With information submitted by states, this report includes an analysis of the ability of individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community through the use of home and community-based services, a requirement of the Olmstead Act<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTmJjzdGv58Bq31FBfjDGlHskYewdHuEMcEJMqVn-UyvspkqpA0zacROaLR6GMiXq77LR16zfAgWoqsZqlqGQzgFWBJ4F8pBeIs8mxJm6ae6VBWhLUHqzCY5>. Only some states reported transportation as a focus to support independence.

Information Briefs Focus on Senior Transportation <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTm7JbA4u-S_ZTN-JXoi-y5VS_m5pFDck7yIOa2N7TvP6rmwpJKG9nDhWH5HTwOAOqCgb53yYDgOQ7HH_xfi5_4FIu_coyddEV5IeTJp4N62H3yPJegMVJ8pqwWllHjXWTlsgmIVubR6Vqfqa_kVeL2ZmKtqKczClXKNhYiozi_dBOb-gfI2iQe9_aATRzGmQofVQIRr1dC4CGACUk-bRzcbhM1mGHWxP-Bs9qT1u3Fx6w==>

The National Center on Senior Transportation is producing a free information brief series on transportation modes and services that older adults are using across the country. Each installment of the NCST Modes and Services Series includes background information, program examples, an interview, tips on enhancing services, and NCST resources. Current information briefs include ones focused on: biking, CarFit, demand-response transportation, fixed-route bus systems, and travel training.

Spotlight on ESPA Activities

New Online Toolkits Webpage<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTlOehGfCT6sudH_6eDqiHK948rZnmG3_eWpqtS9y3fNqB93IfA1_UtQjWuLw1Qs_xlwaqhLktUB_xKXXp8C5AU_XACZNvAR-QD45auTlfNSZVeQAw7xmgdM9oavel-i7m0Y2Av6OpiAoL7VgMBVPD3nLKh4fCYWe5E=>

ESPA is pleased to offer online toolkits that allow users to learn from courses at their own pace. Learners may choose to access all of the modules in each toolkit in order or simply browse and look at a few. All of the toolkits are provided free of charge.

Current toolkits available include:

  *   A Curriculum to Build the Knowledge of Educators, Human Services, Families, and Transit Regarding Transportation Education and Travel Instruction<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTm_Ql6WNPUJqfXAqNOjR24JROG8p438aI4d4EGVJdz5MvjsNKncfvuB7ZcPKxkszRAhGepAdibAFlk8ZB4pXkgPUUrCcOl-22UDTIYPXMgS1fc0E01EtoXRw1dpmjbyV4hbEme_ira5ugR4gdP91kQokJiXDZ-k47BvNR_NOIKwdkBsGXEwShNuRYqXLZODbJlNzCYO-I6O0nkF32vn2brS>
  *   Integrated Self-Advocacy Curriculum for Transportation:Helping Students Develop Skills to Support Choice in Accessible Transportation<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTnrSI3SOoNmPRs6dCVXuSGZ0LNTXIHnupU7LYgk_syGS70bpU0el4X__BOquWrjvlPgm5ZSQIXg2O0KAdDA73LWJlSAh53Jk346air4T_HDyMCBWNrJm0Udkoc8zJk2_p9AKYaiJQxZwlJs4c9eNWEqybCgawnopmFbASqkKtUtmiABY-OMvSDVbzV2-9Q-tCLGTLqy5pey2g==>
  *   Veterans Transportation and Community Living Initiative Route to Community Engagement Toolkit<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001gKEMHWQtMTnj3QMvp3UEowpY6b-GkAKHsHOcnGl5fNARh-Us7-04B70nprN1NdUX6tE4a9qYJBqrOEhMDl7lXGD-vhb08BFM7QVCVbVSEkAwiySQUMH12mDEn4_hkKScOjH6NoHcUtA_Wss7wvAJOhvsyHp_bl6-h88dN6rVspa_66dwtMUGVTnFOPsr1FldPAGFck9nBsTby3ub19nNPA==>

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