<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">There is no limit to the number of people who can attend this event next Wednesday. RSVP to Donna Smith if you were interested.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Marci</div><div dir="ltr"><br><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> August 27, 2021 at 8:35:52 AM PDT<br><b>To:</b> "Smith, Donna" <donna.smith@soundtransit.org><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Last call, Invitation to explore Sound Transit's 3 new stations</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Hi all! I’m circulating the invitation below for those of you who have not already signed up for this event. We have more staff to assist, so we are not limiting our numbers any more. If you have a disability
or work with people with disabilities, and you’d like to attend, please respond to this message to let me know. It will be a good opportunity to see what Sound Transit is doing to make rail stations more accessible and to provide your feedback to us about
what would make it even better.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Smith, Donna <br>
<b>Subject:</b> Invitation to explore Sound Transit's 3 new stations<o:p></o:p></p>
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<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
</span><a href="mailto:donna.smith@soundtransit.org">donna.smith@soundtransit.org</a><span style="color:#1F497D"> 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>
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<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>
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<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.
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hope to see you all there! As always, if you have questions, just ask.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Donna<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"><a href="http://www.soundtransit.org">www.soundtransit.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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