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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Passing on for your information. I will be working Seattle Mariners Day baseball game when this is happening so I will not be able to attend. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacob Struiksma<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>Invitation to explore Sound Transit's 3 new stations<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hi all. Sound Transit will be opening three new stations in early October and we want to give people with disabilities the opportunity to explore these stations before they open. There will be a combination of travel trainers, O&M specialists, and other Sound Transit staff available to assist as needed. Please read over the details below and respond to me directly at <a href="mailto:donna.smith@soundtransit.org">donna.smith@soundtransit.org</a> if you plan to attend and to let me know if you need an accommodation. Also, feel free to share this invitation with other people with disabilities who may be interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What: <span style='color:#1F497D'>Event to explore three new rail stations – Northgate, Roosevelt and U District stations</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>When: September 1, 2021, 1:00 – 4:00 PM<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Where: Start at the Northgate station and progress through the Roosevelt and U District stations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Come and check out these new stations and learn about the accessible features. </span>This is a great opportunity to learn about our stations and observe how they are laid out and the various elements that make them accessible. You will have a chance to check out the new fare-paid zone, new signage including tactile maps, elevators and escalators, tactile wayfinding markings, and to see how these stations connect with local bus service including paratransit. We will provide a shuttle bus to transport people between the three stations, and return you to the first station to connect with your transportation home.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you plan to attend, please respond to this message by Friday, August <span style='color:#1F497D'>27th</span><sup>.</sup> <span style='color:#1F497D'>If you need an accommodation to attend, please let me know as soon as possible so we can make every effort to provide what you need. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope to see you all there! As always, if you have questions, just ask.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Donna<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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><a href="http://www.soundtransit.org">www.soundtransit.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>