[NFBF-Tampa] FW: seeking input for a pilot project

[Ed Sanders]

I believe that USF may have some however not located at ever major crossings

On 2/22/2021 2:10 PM, Louise Peyton via NFBF-Tampa wrote:
>
> Have any one of you received this proposal?  It’s a good idea in 
> different parts of town.  I’m thinking of the USF area, HCC, and 
> wherever Freedom Guide Dogs are trained.
>
> Louise
>
> *From:* Garcia, Ana <Ana.Garcia at dbs.fldoe.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, February 22, 2021 9:25 AM
> *To:* Peyton, Louise <lp2473 at hotmail.com>
> *Subject:* FW: seeking input for a pilot project
>
> Good morning, Luisa☺
>
> Hope this email finds you doing well!  You probably know about this 
> pilot program already.  But just in case you don’t, see email below 
> and attachment regarding a pilot program for accessible pedestrian 
> signals with Bluetooth sound activation.  This is awesome for travelers!
>
> Blessings!
>
> */Ana S. Garcia, CP/IL Counselor/*
>
> */Division of Blind Services/*
>
> */415 S. Armenia Avenue/*
>
> */Tampa, FL  33609/*
>
> */Tel. (813) 871-7190/*
>
> */Fax: (813) 871-7161/*
>
> */Email: ana.garcia at dbs.fldoe.org <mailto:ana.garcia at dbs.fldoe.org>/*
>
> *From:* Brown, Nancy <Nancy.Brown at dbs.fldoe.org 
> <mailto:Nancy.Brown at dbs.fldoe.org>>
> *Sent:* Monday, February 22, 2021 8:31 AM
> *To:* Blanchett, Marcela <Marcela.Blanchett at dbs.fldoe.org 
> <mailto:Marcela.Blanchett at dbs.fldoe.org>>; Brown, Sandra 
> <Sandra.Brown at dbs.fldoe.org <mailto:Sandra.Brown at dbs.fldoe.org>>; 
> Costa, Beverly <Beverly.Costa at dbs.fldoe.org 
> <mailto:Beverly.Costa at dbs.fldoe.org>>; Davis, Wilhemenia 
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> <Ana.Garcia at dbs.fldoe.org <mailto:Ana.Garcia at dbs.fldoe.org>>; 
> Harshbarger, Mark <Mark.Harshbarger at dbs.fldoe.org 
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> Rachel <Rachel.Jacobs at dbs.fldoe.org 
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> Oliveros, Itzell <Itzell.Oliveros at dbs.fldoe.org 
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> Vega, Maria <Maria.Vega at dbs.fldoe.org <mailto:Maria.Vega at dbs.fldoe.org>>
> *Subject:* FW: seeking input for a pilot project
>
> Good morning. Please see email below and attached document. Let me 
> know any suggestions you have.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Nancy Brown, MA, CRC
>
> District Administrator, District 7
>
> Division of Blind Services
>
> Florida Department of Education
>
> 415 South Armenia Avenue
>
> Tampa, FL 33609
>
> (813) 871-7190
>
>     and
>
> 402 South Kentucky Avenue, Suite 340
>
> Lakeland, FL 33801
>
> (863) 499-2385
>
> Florida Department of Education Division of Blind Services logo
>
> *From:* Raquel Pancho <Raquel.Pancho at tampagov.net 
> <mailto:Raquel.Pancho at tampagov.net>>
> *Sent:* Friday, February 19, 2021 11:50 AM
> *Subject:* seeking input for a pilot project
>
> Dear Colleagues with DBS, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind and Low 
> Vision, Mayor’s Alliance, NFB, and Disability Rights.
>
> The City’s Mobility team (team which oversees the Public Right-of-Way) 
>  is launching a pilot project with aBeacon. This is an accessible 
> pedestrian signal with Bluetooth sound activation.  The system is 
> activated on demand by those who need it when crossing an 
> intersection.  Brief details on the product are provided below.  As 
> the initial part of this pilot project we are targeting a location in 
> downtown as well as near the Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind and Low 
> Vision.  We are interested in your feedback on a logical location 
> where this product may be most helpful for community members with 
> visual disabilities.  As an example, would an intersection near the 
> Marion Transit Center be the most helpful option for those working or 
> traveling to downtown for business/pleasure?  What downtown 
> intersection would you recommend?
>
> Your feedback will be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thank you,
>
> *Raquel Pancho*
>
> *ADA Coordinator, Office of the Chief of Staff*
>
> City of Tampa / 306 E. Jackson Street / Tampa, FL  33602
>
> p: (813) 274-3964 / e: Raquel.Pancho at tampagov.net 
> <mailto:Raquel.Pancho at tampagov.net>
>
> **
>
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