[Nfb-dc] NCD's Tactile Currency Forum on September 26th

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September 26, 2013 National Council on Disability - Tactile Currency Forum
You're Invited!



Forum: "Introduction of Tactile Currency in America"



In support of efforts to convene stakeholders to create awareness of,
educate, and provide relevant input for recommendations and action, the
National Council on Disability (NCD) is privileged to host a forum in
collaboration with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Federal Reserve
Board, and the U.S. Secret Service on the development and distribution of
tactile currency in the United States. Since 2008, the Department of the
Treasury has been working to provide meaningful access to U.S. paper
currency for persons with print disabilities. This forum will include
remarks regarding the design, production and distribution of tactile
currency, and a panel of representatives from each agency will engage
invited guests in dialogue through questions and comments.



Please send all questions to kmartin-proctor at ncd.gov, subject heading:
Tactile Forum Questions.



DATE:

Thursday, September 26, 2013



TIME:

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Eastern



LOCATION:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Antoinette Thornton-Edmonds Conferencing Arena Annex Building - Room 100
14th and C Streets, SW Washington, DC 20228 (Please note: Entrance is on
14th Street)



KEYNOTE:

Keynote remarks will be presented by Ms. Claudia Gordon, Associate Director,
White House Office of Public Engagement



REGISTRATION:

To register, click here https://accessiblecurrency.eventbrite.com

You will receive instructions and materials in advance of the event.



ACCOMMODATIONS:

CART and ASL interpreters, Braille and large print agendas will be provided.
If additional accommodations are needed, please send your request no later
than Monday September 23, 2014, to kmartin-proctor at ncd.gov subject heading:
Tactile Forum Accommodations.