[NFB_of_Georgia] Join The Peachability Walk June 22 at 2 PM in Midtown Atlanta

[Brandon Keith Biggs]

[image: This image depicts in the foreground four diverse people with
different disabilities traveling in the middle of a street, aligned
together, moving calmly as if intent to get to their destination. From left
to right, they are: 1) a Black guy with hands on the wheels of his
wheelchair as if pushing it, 2) a dark haired, white-looking guy (could be
Latino) with very dark glasses walking holding a white cane with the red
bottom, 3) an elderly white-looking woman walking with a brown cane, and 4)
a dark-haired white-looking woman walking with her medium brown golden
retriever-type service dog. Behind them are lots of people walking in the
middle of the street - some looking straight while others are looking to
the left or to the right. Above the image are the words: "PeachAbility Walk
joins in with Atlanta Streets Alive"]

Peachability Walk on June 22, Celebrates Inclusivity, Accessibility at
Atlanta Streets Alive

What: The Peachability Walk is an all-abilities group stroll that brings
together people with and without disabilities to participate in Atlanta
Streets Alive. Atlanta Streets Alive closes designated streets to vehicles,
creating a safe, pedestrian-only environment to promote walkability,
healthy living, and community celebration. Beginning at Saint Mark United
Methodist Church, Peachability Walk participants will walk north from 5th
Street toward 10th Street (for approximately 30 minutes), enjoy
refreshments at a nearby bar (around one hour), and then return to the
church (another 30-minute walk). The route features vendors and activities
along Peachtree Street and participants are encouraged to bring money for
any refreshments or purchases.  Both the Peachability Walk and Atlanta
Streets Alive events are free. Learn more about Atlanta Streets Alive at:

https://www.atlantastreetsalive.org/.
When & Where:

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   Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
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   Attendee Check-in: 2:00 – 4:30 PM ET
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   Volunteer Guide Check-in: 1:30 – 5:00 PM ET
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   Meeting Location: Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St.
   NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
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      Drop-off Instructions: Peachtree Street will be closed. Instruct
      drivers to drop you off at the back parking lot entrance at
Juniper and 5th
      Street.

Why: People with disabilities represent one of the groups most in need of
accessible, pedestrian-friendly streets. Yet large “open-streets” events
can be difficult to join alone. The Peachability Walk aims to:

   1.

   Demonstrate Presence: Show the City of Atlanta that disabled residents
   want to be active participants in community life.
   2.

   Demand Accessibility: Advocate for more pedestrian-centric
   infrastructure that accommodates wheelchairs, walkers, service animals, and
   blind residents.
   3.

   Foster Inclusion: Create a fun, social environment in which people of
   varying abilities can celebrate together.

Disabled Atlantans are often overlooked in civic engagement. By walking as
a unified group, Peachability Walk participants underscore the importance
of inclusive public spaces and healthy, walkable neighborhoods.

Who: The Peachability Walk is organized by XR Navigation, a blind owned and
run company providing digital maps and spatial diagrams everyone can use, and
SHOWAbility, a leading nonprofit focusing on bringing awareness and
opportunities to performing artists with disabilities and bridging gaps in
accessibility, relatability and visibility as it relates to the disability
community.   The initiative is being supported by the Center for the
Visually Impaired and Saint Mark United Methodist Church. Volunteers will
serve as walking guides, offering assistance and ensuring everyone can
participate safely.
How to Participate:

If you would like to join or serve as a volunteer guide, please complete
the registration form and provide either your phone number or email:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd18n1PUcGtgjiJeoNSTsTq4hdsOqu5enYg7GF8C0nVhhWyKA/viewform?usp=header

For additional information or media inquiries, contact:

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   XR Navigation: info at xrnavigation.io
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   SHOWAbility: showability1 at gmail.com

Join us on June 22nd to celebrate walkability, accessibility, and community
unity in Atlanta.

Brandon Keith Biggs <http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/>
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