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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Garcia, Ana <Ana.Garcia@dbs.fldoe.org> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 22, 2021 9:25 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Peyton, Louise <lp2473@hotmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: seeking input for a pilot project<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Good morning, Luisa</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">☺</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Blessings!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="ES-PR" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7030A0">Ana S. Garcia, CP/IL Counselor<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7030A0">Division of Blind Services<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7030A0">415 S. Armenia Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7030A0">Tampa, FL 33609<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7030A0">Tel. (813) 871-7190<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7030A0">Fax: (813) 871-7161<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7030A0">Email:
<a href="mailto:ana.garcia@dbs.fldoe.org">ana.garcia@dbs.fldoe.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Brown, Nancy <<a href="mailto:Nancy.Brown@dbs.fldoe.org">Nancy.Brown@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 22, 2021 8:31 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Blanchett, Marcela <<a href="mailto:Marcela.Blanchett@dbs.fldoe.org">Marcela.Blanchett@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>; Brown, Sandra <<a href="mailto:Sandra.Brown@dbs.fldoe.org">Sandra.Brown@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>; Costa, Beverly <<a href="mailto:Beverly.Costa@dbs.fldoe.org">Beverly.Costa@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>;
Davis, Wilhemenia <<a href="mailto:Wilhemenia.Davis@dbs.fldoe.org">Wilhemenia.Davis@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>; Garcia, Ana <<a href="mailto:Ana.Garcia@dbs.fldoe.org">Ana.Garcia@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>; Harshbarger, Mark <<a href="mailto:Mark.Harshbarger@dbs.fldoe.org">Mark.Harshbarger@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>;
Hernandez, Mireya <<a href="mailto:Mireya.Hernandez@dbs.fldoe.org">Mireya.Hernandez@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>; Honingford, Amanda <<a href="mailto:Amanda.Honingford@dbs.fldoe.org">Amanda.Honingford@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>; Hunt, Allan <<a href="mailto:Allan.Hunt@dbs.fldoe.org">Allan.Hunt@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>;
Jacobs, Rachel <<a href="mailto:Rachel.Jacobs@dbs.fldoe.org">Rachel.Jacobs@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>; Lewis, Everton <<a href="mailto:Everton.Lewis@dbs.fldoe.org">Everton.Lewis@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>; Oliveros, Itzell <<a href="mailto:Itzell.Oliveros@dbs.fldoe.org">Itzell.Oliveros@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>;
Pedersen, Ana <<a href="mailto:Ana.Pedersen@dbs.fldoe.org">Ana.Pedersen@dbs.fldoe.org</a>>; Vega, Maria <<a href="mailto:Maria.Vega@dbs.fldoe.org">Maria.Vega@dbs.fldoe.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: seeking input for a pilot project<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good morning. Please see email below and attached document. Let me know any suggestions you have.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Nancy Brown, MA, CRC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">District Administrator, District 7<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Division of Blind Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">415 South Armenia Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">402 South Kentucky Avenue, Suite 340<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Raquel Pancho <<a href="mailto:Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net">Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 19, 2021 11:50 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> seeking input for a pilot project<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear Colleagues with DBS, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind and Low Vision, Mayor’s Alliance, NFB, and Disability Rights.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Your feedback will be greatly appreciated!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Raquel Pancho<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ADA Coordinator, Office of the Chief of Staff<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">City of Tampa / 306 E. Jackson Street / Tampa, FL 33602<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">p: (813) 274-3964 / e:
<a href="mailto:Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net">Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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