[NFBSea] FW: Join TCAT at the Seattle Design Festival — and Bring a Friend!

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From: Taskar Center for Accessible Technology <uwtcat at uw.edu> 
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 7:59 AM
To: Jacob <jacobstruiksma at gmail.com>
Subject: Join TCAT at the Seattle Design Festival — and Bring a Friend!

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We hope you're enjoying your summer! July is Disability Pride Month and we are celebrating by reflecting on the power of community advocacy and inviting you to shape what’s next for accessible transportation. Here’s what we’ve been up to, from community outreach to data collection with change makers, and we’d love to have you join us!
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Join TCAT at Seattle Design Festival

August 16-17 | Lake Union Park (Stall A1)

We’re thrilled to return to the  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=8547a2844f&e=c21edd5682> Seattle Design Festival this year with our interactive installation, Mapping Belonging. Come explore how sidewalks data, lived experiences, and community design intersect and come together to improve accessibility in our communities. We will have games, real-time feedback displays, and prizes for participants for all ages.

Don’t miss these HIGHLIGHTS:

August 16th and 17th at Lake Union Park. AND August 18th at Carnation HopeLink covered area

*	Pedestrian Access Walkabout with the AVIV ScoutRoute app (Pop-Up Experience Zone, Stall A1) August 16 (Sign up  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=6687006ae9&e=c21edd5682> here) 
*	Join Realtime Feedback installation: See your feedback light up in real-time on our feedback ticker!
*	Mainstage Talk: "Mapping Belonging: Placemaking & Data Futures," on the Mainstage on August 17th, from 2:00–2:30 PM PDT.
*	Carnation HopeLink Walkabout: Continue the conversation in Carnation WA on August 18th! Join us under the covered area located at 4620 Tolt Ave, Carnation, WA 98014

Mark your calendars and sign up for the walkabout through  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=34d0f606d5&e=c21edd5682> this form!

Heads up for travelers! I-5 northbound will be closed from August 15–18 between the I-90 interchange and NE 45th St. Express lanes will be open 24/7 northbound — or better yet, take public transit!

View the full event map here:  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=af66cc5db1&e=c21edd5682> https://tinyurl.com/SDF25Map

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Let’s Keep Growing This Movement Together

We’re so glad you’re here! Please help us bring even more voices to the table. Forward this email to a friend who cares about accessible, inclusive communities. Invite them to  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=36b5130921&e=c21edd5682> sign up for the TCAT newsletter here and stay connected all year long.

Start an OpenSidewalks Club at Your School!

Do you know a high school student who wants to make a difference?

We’re  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=7fbe915cde&e=c21edd5682> launching OpenSidewalks Clubs through DemocracyLab this fall to empower youth to collect sidewalk data, share community stories, and explore urban design with real-world impact. Clubs receive access to tools, mentorship, and a growing network of peers working toward mobility equity. Sign up here to learn more and be the first to know when registration opens!

In Case you Missed it: OpenThePaths 2025

In March, TCAT proudly hosted our annual OpenThePaths mini-conference. We were honored to bring together an outstanding lineup of transportation and disability justice professionals, community leaders and transportation data experts who presented on the future of pedestrian accessibility. A huge thank you to all our community members and guest speakers for contributing to this important conversation! Catch up on conversations that lit up the room in this  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=84cdaa7261&e=c21edd5682> YouTube playlist.

OS-CONNECT- Statewide Sidewalks Inventory & Mapping Project

Thanks to your advocacy, and a strong push from our legislative champions, we’re proud to report that as of July 1 2025, we completed mapping all Washington sidewalks that were in scope for the first biennium. This is a major international milestone and you can view and comment on the  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=d9b52d250d&e=c21edd5682> data in the OS-CONNECT viewer.

Our work continues as we collaborate closely with our Specialized Community-Led Impact Opportunities (SCLIO) partners to ensure the OS-CONNECT dataset is as robust and impactful as possible.  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=b160b7b843&e=c21edd5682> New Grant opportunities will be open in fall. Application materials found here.

We deeply appreciate your continued support in building a more accessible world. Please don’t hesitate to reach out or use  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=b7268a8520&e=c21edd5682> AccessMap to support your non-motorized travel!  We can’t wait to see you at the Design Festival, in Carnation, in classrooms this fall, or in SCLIOs throughout this new biennium!

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

*	Dr. Anat Caspi will be giving a presentation at the APTA Technology Conference, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM EDT 

*	 <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=c4f02e1f25&e=c21edd5682> View Dr. Caspi’s speaker page and agenda here. 

Sunday, September 21st, 2025

*	TCAT will be at the  <https://washington.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=65e0c9e5b35ceb6f1715f113f&id=d98384433b&e=c21edd5682> 12th Annual Paralysis Meetup & Resource Expo at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168

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