<div dir="ltr"><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-0dddc4ff-7fff-b432-adcf-81a762e6f89a"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-weight:normal" id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-1d3bb3b4-7fff-cc9c-7755-e1454923eaf5"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="border:none;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:624px;height:541px"><img alt="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"" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXd331FoT9cLZsPDLYAdHVZ6z0rDQkRkZycIR8p8CMVWnObPepVYvHe1IlQZjsKA1bGDFWT-QX96-8WSYv7BewP9f_aohlivjLHfAYq7zWK-UQ_sT2Ou82uQ1nRTdxtfBctQn0NVV6r8qngtgpTeag?key=aUvW0FJBNyHg8xpuDccX4g" width="624" height="541" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></span></span></span>
</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Peachability Walk on June 22, Celebrates Inclusivity, </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Accessibility</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> at Atlanta Streets Alive</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">What:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> The Peachability Walk is an all-abilities group stroll that brings together people with and without disabilities to participate in Atlanta Streets Alive.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Atlanta Streets Alive closes designated streets to vehicles, creating a safe, pedestrian-only environment to promote walkability, healthy living, and community celebration. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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 </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">participants are encouraged </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">to bring money for any refreshments or purchases. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Both the Peachability </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Walk and Atlanta</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Streets Alive events are free.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Learn more about Atlanta Streets Alive at:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><a href="https://www.atlantastreetsalive.org/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(70,120,134);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">https://www.atlantastreetsalive.org/</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:8pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Play,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">When & Where:</span></h2><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Date:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Sunday, June 22, 2025</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Attendee Check-in:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> 2:00 \u2013 4:30 PM ET</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Volunteer Guide Check-in:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> 1:30 \u2013 5:00 PM ET</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Meeting Location:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.</span></p></li><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Courier New",monospace;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Drop-off Instructions:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Peachtree Street will be closed. Instruct drivers to drop you off at the back parking lot entrance at Juniper and 5th Street.</span></p></li></ul></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Why:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> People with disabilities represent one of the groups most in need of accessible, pedestrian-friendly streets. Yet large \u201copen-streets\u201d events can be difficult to join alone. The Peachability Walk aims to:</span></p><ol style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Demonstrate Presence:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Show the City of Atlanta that disabled residents want to be active participants in community life.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Demand Accessibility:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Advocate for more pedestrian-centric infrastructure that accommodates wheelchairs, walkers, service animals, and blind residents.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:decimal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Foster Inclusion:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Create a fun, social environment in which people of varying abilities can celebrate together.</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Who:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> The Peachability Walk is organized by</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> XR Navigation, </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:rgb(255,255,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">a blind owned and run company providing digital maps and spatial diagrams everyone can use</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">and </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> 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.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:8pt;margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:Play,sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">How to Participate:</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd18n1PUcGtgjiJeoNSTsTq4hdsOqu5enYg7GF8C0nVhhWyKA/viewform?usp=header" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(70,120,134);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd18n1PUcGtgjiJeoNSTsTq4hdsOqu5enYg7GF8C0nVhhWyKA/viewform?usp=header</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">For additional information or </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">media inquiries</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, contact:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">XR Navigation: <a href="mailto:info@xrnavigation.io">info@xrnavigation.io</a></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:"Noto Sans Symbols",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">SHOW</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Ability: <a href="mailto:showability1@gmail.com">showability1@gmail.com</a></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.39;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Join us on June 22nd to celebrate walkability, accessibility, and community unity in Atlanta.</span></p></span></div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><a href="http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/" target="_blank">Brandon Keith Biggs</a></div></div></div></div></div>