[Colorado-Talk] Colorado-Talk Digest, Vol 208, Issue 16

Wed Dec 20 18:41:31 UTC 2023

Thanks Jim! A blessed and joyful holiday to all of our wonderful National Federation of the Blind of Colorado family. We are lucky to have one of the greatest communities in the world right here. 

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>   1. Technology Accessibility Rules: notice of Public Rulemaking
>      Hearing (Chelsea Cook)
>   2. Fwd: Happy Holidays, RTD Service Alert, Noise Variance
>      Hearing Rescheduled (Gary Van Dorn)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:28:49 -0700
> From: Chelsea Cook <astrochem119 at gmail.com>
> To: NFB of Colorado Discussion List <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Technology Accessibility Rules: notice of
>    Public Rulemaking Hearing
> Message-ID: <267DA965-9588-4FC2-BE90-BBC82E6E5028 at gmail.com>
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> TO: Parties Interested in Colorado?s Technology Accessibility Rules
> FROM: OIT Technology Accessibility Program and OIT Rulemaking 
> Administrator
> DATE: Dec. 15, 2023
> RE: Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Creation of 8 CCR 1501-11, 
> Technology Accessibility Rules
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> The Governor?s Office of Information Technology (OIT) will hold a public hearing on January 23, 2024, to consider the creation of permanent rule 8 CCR 1501-11, Technology Accessibility Rules. This public hearing will commence at 1:00 p.m. online, and interested parties may register and attend through Zoom <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudOCorDwuGtf8Yuf_MTn0ZBKY2GkwWJem>. All interested persons are urged to attend this public hearing and to submit written comments to OIT for consideration concerning the proposed rule creation. 
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> OIT is preparing to promulgate rules as authorized by ?24-37.5-106(4), C.R.S. and ?24-85-103, C.R.S., necessary to establish the accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities for information technology systems. The reason for the rules is to improve the accessibility and usability of government information technology products and services in Colorado. 
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> Included with this letter is a draft copy of these proposed rules for you to consider when commenting or developing your response, a summary of the changes from the first draft of the rules to this version, and a packet of rulemaking materials. If changes are made to the proposed rules before the hearing, then revised proposed rules will be available on OIT?s website by January 15, 2024.
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> The hearing will include a brief summary of the rulemaking process and summary of the proposed rules, after which we will open the hearing for public comment.
> Clearly articulated, constructive input helps OIT develop quality rules. See these Tips for Providing Effective Comments <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_1GQrt2MaQBYh87qxcRUhRoLVkUeInzaDiPN5MsTugLys_edit-3Fusp-3Ddrive-5Flink&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=hK2uOirnrcxhbTRvJ0mtc4r2__UGBPGLXCmu38sfm5U&e=>.
> Interested parties are encouraged to submit their written comments prior to the hearing.
> Written comments submitted prior to the hearing must be submitted to OIT through the Proposed Technology Accessibility Rules Comment Form <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_d_e_1FAIpQLSc-2Dr1-2DL-5F2NUqMB6iRb9cXf8IRM5FNnRM9rpGEJxXRwhMBv32Q_viewform-3Fusp-3Dsf-5Flink&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=vJBtwY_elMynEvv7jyqz8w4pC3_U0fRNKbejOcEMAns&e=> or at oit_rules at state.co.us <mailto:oit_rules at state.co.us> on or before January 11, 2024. 
> Written comments will be posted on the OIT website <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__oit.colorado.gov_hearings-2Drulemaking&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=m5fjTgDFveiGHauLyXzNLbKZTGWY1f1cjH-JloQWRy8&e=> and added to the official rulemaking record.
> Oral comments may be provided at the hearing as follows:
> All persons wishing to provide oral comment must sign up to do so at the hearing.
> At OIT?s discretion, OIT may limit or extend the time of any speaker.
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> After the hearing concludes, a recording will be available on OIT?s website.
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> Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this public hearing, please make your request to oit_rules at state.co.us <mailto:oit_rules at state.co.us> at least one week in advance of the hearing.
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> This notice marks the step ?OIT Announces a Public Rulemaking Hearing" of the OIT Rulemaking Steps and How to Participate <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_document_d_1-5FVPC1Kcgbx-2Dd-2DXHjNIDV-5F9nJUtneckQapT5sLYTRzOo_edit-3Fusp-3Dsharing&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=PVFC1knE4mZP_uORXuDxBnYd0Vk6PEpAyVmJXgs_310&e=>.
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> The proposed rule is provided below:
> Rulemaking Packet, Including the Statement of Authority, Basis, and 
> Purpose 
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_
> document_d_1QJnjCFdkzZJ-5F5DXO3g-5F78KOBPs0yklnb4lqDmsIJ3Bg_edit-3Fusp
> -3Dsharing&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9
> G2AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZ
> ciGh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=ynINH8P7wVcktzRm4Ic1t4lRo-gIX
> ub6PmXnpUPrJZ8&e=> Summary of Changes from the First Draft Rules 
> Released 11/16/23 to the Proposed Rules Released 12/15/23 
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_
> document_d_14AQonWYB1g1-2DXM8hw3QSaZcixllSDsEVo9OOPHLQ4dE_edit-3Fusp-3
> Dsharing&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2
> AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZci
> Gh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=EK-fjWfhvmUnZqvPSgrRgM3RjXac6GP
> at6OKnjAEoEM&e=>
> 8 CCR 1501-11 Technology Accessibility Rules Proposed 2023-12-15 
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_
> document_d_1w9vJKSmRdqy43dB48WpJhKr-5F9ggELOyJsl6i4PwJpbg_edit-3Fusp-3
> Dsharing&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2
> AnRqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZci
> Gh-SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=pG2WduvCXVieD4ghnttJ66I4xsz2V4R
> XSzLHU-NofGA&e=> Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing Memo 2023-12-15 
> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_
> document_d_1ue7cFrJFjFT9ThD92Ta42GkDE8FPRatPEYutYEdwBnQ_edit-3Fusp-3Ds
> haring&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=A9G2An
> RqppdpfVXf5osYPt8zvlqxr-1KVjezwX_mezY&m=Gdepej-kjCbzFJR6XkcFUT0FaZciGh
> -SzWXVsB8EpJR3zqiCiz3g5ncXHIuuXxMP&s=v_St3AL28w6TcI48pLucrV1BdrKQedinu
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> Kind regards,
> OIT Rulemaking
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> Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:30:37 +0000
> From: Gary Van Dorn <garyvdrn at msn.com>
> To: Robert E Lee Ii via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Colorado-Talk] Fwd: Happy Holidays, RTD Service Alert, Noise
>    Variance Hearing Rescheduled
> Message-ID: <E4BF124B-EFC3-46E8-9680-CF88AD54FC2E at msn.com>
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> I am forwarding useful information concerning our Sixteenth Street Mall during the Holiday Season!!
> 
> Gary
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: 16th Street Mall Updates <16thstreetmall at denvergov.org>
> Subject: Happy Holidays, RTD Service Alert, Noise Variance Hearing 
> Rescheduled
> Date: December 19, 2023 at 16:44:23 MST
> To: <garyvdrn at msn.com>
> Reply-To: 16th Street Mall Updates <16thstreetmall at denvergov.org>
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> View this email in your 
> browser<https://mailchi.mp/6321ba4d520e/16th-street-mall-pre-construct
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> Stay Up-to-Date Over the Holidays
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> Happy holidays from the project team! The next project e-blast will be sent the week of Jan. 2, 2024, so please refer to the website<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=26e5201709&e=0e4069ae0b> to stay up to date on project activities over the holidays. We are also happy to connect with you directly, so please submit any questions here<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=1aee01e6e1&e=0e4069ae0b>, or email us at 16thStreetMall at denvergov.org<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=3989be313e&e=0e4069ae0b>.
> 
> Holiday Work Hours
> There will be no work activity on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 and limited work activity on Dec. 26.
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>  *   Workdays and hours are anticipated to be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekend work will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Heavy equipment may operate between hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., any day of the week. Material deliveries and staging may occur overnight. All project activities and schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change.
>  *   Due to schedule and sequencing, not all active blocks will have activities occurring at all times.
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> Noise Variance Public Hearing Rescheduled
> 
> The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) has rescheduled the noise variance public hearing to Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at 4 p.m. For more information or to submit a public comment, visit the project website<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=ab54d680c3&e=0e4069ae0b>.
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> RTD Service Alert: New Year's Eve
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> RTD will suspend D, H and L light rail lines during two New Year?s Eve fireworks shows in downtown Denver. However, the agency?s Free MallRide shuttle will continue service on 15th and 17th streets during the events. Additionally, RTD will be providing Zero Fares through a partnership with Molson Coors from 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 through 7 a.m. Jan. 1.
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> The agency will operate regular service for bus and rail on New Year?s Eve according to a Sunday/holiday schedule, with extra rail cars added to trains where possible to accommodate customers attending Broncos, Avalanche and New Year?s Eve events. On New Year?s Day, RTD will operate according to a Sunday/holiday schedule. Customers are urged to check schedules<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=2fe2ea4385&e=0e4069ae0b> for final bus and train times.
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> The RTD Free MallRide continues to run during the 16th Street Mall Project, rerouted to 15th and 17th streets until the project is complete. The detour is currently from Wazee Street to Civic Center Station. For more information on RTD's Free MallRide detours, visit rtd-denver.com/app/alerts/routes/MALL<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=17804d8214&e=0e4069ae0b>.
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> Current Project Activities
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> For current project activities, please visit the 16th Street Mall Project website<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=a010cefceb&e=0e4069ae0b>.
> Business Support
> 
> The City and County of Denver and the Downtown Denver Partnership have developed a Small Business Support Program<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=2f0877c501&e=0e4069ae0b> to assist businesses potentially impacted by 16th Street Mall construction throughout the multi-year construction period. Check if your business is now eligible on the Business Support page<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=aa72eb76e3&e=0e4069ae0b> of the 16th Street Mall Project website. Questions? Email edprograms at downtowndenver.com<mailto:edprograms at downtowndenver.com>.
> Connect with the Project Team
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> Trailer Talks are Going Virtual!
> 
> In an effort to increase engagement and accessibility at Trailer Talks, we will be switching to an online format for the next few months. Each month, the 16th Street Mall Project team will host a virtual office hours where project team members can provide project information and answer questions from the public. The next virtual office hours will be held on Jan. 25 from 12:00 ? 12:30 p.m. To RSVP and receive a meeting link, click here<https://cig-pr.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a&id=cfca69435f&e=0e4069ae0b>. If that time won?t work with your schedule, we are also happy to set up a different time to meet in-person or virtually.
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> [https://mcusercontent.com/fc34ba15e6547b8d998f63f6a/images/f89662d4-6
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>  *   Access the overview map of all project activities
>  *   Learn about the project and each construction phase
>  *   Find businesses along the Mall
>  *   Sign up for block-by-block notifications on construction impacts, phase changes and more to best plan your route
>  *   Connect with the project team with concerns or questions from your mobile device
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> To download the app, go to the Apple Store or Google Play store and search ?16th Street Mall Project."
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> Clean & Safe Mobile App
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> Directly report non-emergency public safety and maintenance concerns in Downtown Denver. The Clean & Safe Program covers the Business Improvement District for the 120 blocks of Downtown Denver, including LoDo, Upper Downtown and the Convention Center corridor.
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> To download the app, go to the Apple Store or Google Play store and search ?Clean & Safe - Downtown Denver."
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