[Nfbv-announce] VirginiaQuietCars.org mentioned on national website

[Mark]

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Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:25 AM
Subject: [Nfbv-announce] VirginiaQuietCars.org mentioned on national website


> VirginiaQuietCars.org mentioned on national website
>
> VirginiaQuietCars.org is a website dedicated to bringing Virginian's the
> latest information about pending national legislation that would ensure 
> that
> our city streets and intersections continue to be safe for all 
> pedestrians.
> On The National Federation of the Blind's own Quiet Car website
> (http://quietcars.nfb.org/), they have added a link to our website as a
> resource for the latest information.
>
> VirginiaQuietCars.org contains text and video illustrating how important 
> it
> is that the blind be allowed to continue their independence by making 
> Quiet
> Cars audible.
>
> There will be a discussion of the topic at this evening's NFBV At-Large
> member teleconference. Below is the information from our state President
> that will enable you to join the conversation on this very important 
> issue.
> Please join us on the phone call and be sure to visit 
> VirginiaQuietCars.org.
>
> From: Dr. Fred Schroeder,
> This is to remind you that the At-Large Chapter will meet this Thursday
> evening, August 26 at 8:00 P.M. To join the call, please dial
>
> (219) 509-8111
>
> Then enter the following access code
>
> 3613754
>
> This month we will hear from John Bailey. John has set up a new website to
> get out information about the quiet cars problem. As you know, hybrid cars
> are silent at low speeds. John will discuss the danger quiet cars pose to
> blind people and other pedestrians and how the website will be used to
> increase awareness among the public and policy makers.
>
> Please plan to join us on Thursday.
>
> Fred Schroeder, President
> and
> Jessica Kostiw, At-Large Chapter Coordinator National Federation of the
> Blind of Virginia
>
>
>
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