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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is time to write letters concerning our e-scooter bill. SB 805 requires ridesharing companies who rent e-scooters to provide tactile identification for blind persons on each scooter. The bill also requires companies to create and maintain accessible websites and apps. The blind should have the same information that the rest of the public has and should be able to communicate with the appropriate company. These scooters are dockless and operators leave them anywhere, frequently blocking building entrances, bus stops, sidewalks, etc. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Remember, if you email the senators the email addresses are <a href="mailto:firstname.lastname@senate.state.md.us">firstname.lastname@senate.state.md.us</a>. If you wish to mail a letter, the address is 11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. I will provide the room number and building next to the person’s name below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Everyone should write to Senator Delores Kelley, Chairman, Finance Committee, Room 3E Miller.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you live in Anne Arundel County, write to senators:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Pamela Beidle, Room 202 James<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>Edward Reilly, Room 316 James<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you live in Baltimore City, write to senator:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Antonio Hayes, Room 222 James <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you live in Baltimore County, write to senators:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> J.B. Jennings, Room 423 James. Note: His email address is jb.jennings@senate.state.md.us<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Katherine Klausmeier, Room 123 James <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you live in Montgomery County, write to senators:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Brian Feldman, Room 104 James <br> Ben Kramer, Room 401 Miller <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you live in Prince George’s County, write to senators:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Malcolm Augustine, Room 3E Miller<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Joanne Benson, Room 214 James<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for your help.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back</span>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>