[Nfbv-announce] Commemoration of the 50 Anniversary of the March on Washington

[Fredric Schroeder]

The message below is from Shawn Callaway, President of the NFB of the
District of Columbia:


From: callaway.shawn at gmail.com
Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:15:48 -0400

Subject:  Commemoration of the 50 Anniversary of the March on Washington

 

Hello everyone,

 

On August 24, 2013, there will be a walk and rally commemorating the 50th
anniversary of the March on Washington.  Special accommodations are being
established to help insure that individuals with disabilities are included
in this historic event.  Individuals with a disability who would like to
participate in the event must arrive at the Foggy Bottom metro station by 10
AM.  Transportation will be provided from the station to a section in front
of the Lincoln Memorial.  After the conclusion of the march from the Lincoln
Memorial to the Martin Luther King Memorial, participants will be
transported back to Foggy Bottom station.  Also, requested are volunteers
with large capacity or wheelchair accessible vehicles to assist in the
transporting of participants with disabilities.  For further information
please contact Jim Dixon at 202-262-8240 or by email at
james.charles.dixon at gamil.com.  Thanks and take care.

 

Shawn Callaway President of the NFB of DC