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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The City of Boston Disabilities Commission is excited to host <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.boston.gov/calendar/civic-engagement-day-0__;!!CPANwP4y!SJa_mu86kaRSrGzgyj0ce8XV4EaaRUiBS4CNRwX5WkriLh8LFDwQPo2zbmqssoKtrypneYLAwJBWqbsfdtG-sLb3wKM2tHB1QRZp$">Civic Engagement Day</a> next Tuesday October 17, 2023 from 10am-12noon. This is an opportunity for residents with disabilities to discover and explore how to get involved with city government.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Attendees will get a chance to learn more about accessible voting options, as well as how to participate in Boston City Council hearings and meetings. Come and learn how to get involved with boards and commissions and various other ways you can make local officials and staff aware of issues. <o:p></o:p></p><p>This event will be held on the 5th floor of Boston City Hall. Registration is encouraged, but not required. If you want to c<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYovQobM99sqwlByxHmDq3AnD83JsGxMA3R73scKkgh6J7SA/viewform?usp=sharing__;!!CPANwP4y!SJa_mu86kaRSrGzgyj0ce8XV4EaaRUiBS4CNRwX5WkriLh8LFDwQPo2zbmqssoKtrypneYLAwJBWqbsfdtG-sLb3wKM2tOoWpfFa$" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1871BD'>omplete our online form</span></a> to let us know you plan to attend.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.49833rem 0px 1.16667rem'>The location is wheelchair accessible. ASL and CART have been requested. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at <a href="mailto:disability@boston.gov"><span style='color:#1871BD'>disability@boston.gov</span></a>, call <a href="tel:617-635-3682"><span style='color:#1871BD'>617-635-3682</span></a>, or text 617-251-2718.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.49833rem 0px 1.16667rem'>To request additional accommodations, email <a href="mailto:disability@boston.gov"><span style='color:#1871BD'>disability@boston.gov</span></a> or call <a href="tel:617-635-3682"><span style='color:#1871BD'>617-635-3682</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.49833rem 0px 1.16667rem'>We hope to see you at Boston City Hall next week.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Shara Winton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>617-304-0347<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>