<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>I thought some of you might be interested in participating in this after our chapter meeting on March 20. FYI this is not a paid gig.</div><div><br></div><div>Marci</div><div><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from Marci's iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> "Smith, Donna" <donna.smith@soundtransit.org><br><b>Date:</b> March 8, 2021 at 3:43:40 PM PST<br><b>To:</b> kimberly@disabilitypride.org, robert@disabilitypride.org, hope@disabilitypride.org, ddd@kingcounty.gov, mike67@uw.edu, MJC59@comcast.net, hodanm@multiculturalfamilies.org, info@nwwwn.org, karen@braitmayer.com, info@seattleadaptivesports.org, caspian@cs.washington.edu, atheriault@seattledbsc.org, OMTeam@seattlelh.org, info@dsb.wa.gov, info@pva.org, marta.idowu@seattle.gov, edbronsdon@outdoorsforall.org, daryaf@dr-wa.org, susank@dr-wa.org, ask@arcofkingcounty.org, emerson@nwaccessfund.org, ellie@nwaccessfund.org, info@biawa.org, infoPNW@lupus.org, Msnorthwest@nmss.org, info@acb.org, steve@fiksdal.com, hopelink@hopelink.org, shaber@hopelink.org, info@environmentsforall.org, info@atworkwa.org, wa.adapt.west@gmail.com, "Watkinson, Larry" <WatkinsL@wsdot.wa.gov>, Holly.Delcambre@seattle.gov, sbass773@yahoo.com, Lenny.Orlov@seattle.gov, cleo.brooks@spl.org, michael.shaw@seattle.gov, danettedixon63@gmail.com, nbrannonz@gmail.com, notpgm@comcast.net, lynda.wong@outlook.com, morrowa@gmail.com, wilkima@dshs.wa.gov, sawyckyjkristina@yahoo.com, tyljoe@hotmail.com, dmiller@lhblind.org<br><b>Cc:</b> "Mitchell, Jodi" <jodi.mitchell@soundtransit.org>, "Gygi, Susan (Contractor)" <c-Susan.Gygi@soundtransit.org>, "Cobb Zahir, Beverly" <beverly.cobbzahir@soundtransit.org>, "Toth, Candace" <candace.toth@soundtransit.org>, "Tanaka, Tats" <Tats.Tanaka@soundtransit.org>, "Young, Jim" <jyoung@via-architecture.com>, Steve Lambie <slambie@via-architecture.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Call for People with Disabilities to Test New Tactile markings for Sound Transit</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hi all. I hope this note finds you well. Sound Transit is testing new features to indicate the “Fare Paid Zone” in our stations. This involves introducing new overhead signage, visual and tactile markings
on the floor, contrast colors to bring these features to the attention of passengers in our stations, and the placement of Orca card readers for easy access. In particular, we are interested in people with disabilities testing these features to give us feedback
on usability. Specifically, we want people who are blind, have low vision, or who are deaf-blind to test the tactile markings and contrast coloring to determine if they can be easily seen and located. We are also interested in hearing from people using mobility
devices regarding any issues rolling across the tactile markings. Your feedback will inform Sound Transit decisions about how best to move forward in establishing the new fare paid zones. If you are interested, please read the following information carefully
and then respond to Jim Young regarding your availability to participate. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">CALL FOR INTERESTED PARTIES:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As discussed in the February 2, 2021 CAAC meeting, Sound Transit is conducting a mockup of the proposed fare paid zone components and is looking for interested parties to come out, try out the elements, and comment. The fare paid zone consists
of floor markings, signage, color distinctions, and orca card reader placement. Having a universal design for the LINK system will provide a better environment for the users and a consistent look and feel to the Fare Paid Zone. The Fare Paid Zone will be implemented
later in 2021. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Date: March 20, 2021<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Time: 9:30am-3:30pm <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Duration – 20 minute intervals per person. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes early.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: at the International District Station (IDS) Plaza area near the cross streets of 5<sup>th</sup> Avenue South and South King Street.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We ask that you sign up by reaching out to Jim Young at <a href="mailto:jyoung@via-architecture.com">
jyoung@via-architecture.com</a> or 206-489-1415. Jim will be able to tell you the available slots still open and get some contact information for the day. The provided contact information will only be used for this one event. There are 18 slots available for
participation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As we are only having this mockup for one day (Saturday), we regret if there are not enough spaces for all who are interested in participating or if you are unable to attend on that date. More information on the findings from the mockup
can be provided as a presentation to the CAAC at a later date.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Rain date: March 27, 2021 but we will contact you if there is the need to reschedule. We have partial coverage so we will go forward with the original date unless there is significant rain or wind anticipated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please share this notice with anyone you think may be interested. As always, we appreciate your input as we make Sound Transit facilities more accessible.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Donna Smith, ADAC<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Manager Accessible Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sound Transit<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">703-505-4642 (Mobile/Best Number)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">206-370-5344 (Office)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Donna.smith@soundtransit.org">Donna.smith@soundtransit.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">www.soundtransit.org<o:p></o:p></p>
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