[Nfbv-discuss] Fwd: [THIS FRIDAY] Community Forum on Accessible Transit in DC

[Patrick Johnson]

Short notice,

Of possible interest to residents of Northern Virginia.

Patrick
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From: Lydia Brown <lydia at autistichoya.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 23:15:06 -0400
Subject: [THIS FRIDAY] Community Forum on Accessible Transit in DC

*The Washington Metro Disabled Students Collective*
*invites you to*
*Community Forum on Accessible Transportation*

Friday, July 25th, 2014
6pm - 8pm

National Youth Transitions Center
2013 H Street NW
Washington DC 20006

*wheelchair accessible * fragrance/scent free * ASL interpretation * live
webcast*
*(further access information and public transit directions below)*

We are calling people with disabilities and anyone interested in disability
rights advocacy and public policy to an open forum about barriers to full
and equal access in transportation options. We will discuss cabs/taxis,
private ride sharing services (such as Uber and Lyft), WMATA (metro, buses,
and MetroAccess paratransit), parking spaces and disability placards, and
current DC initiatives to improve transit accessibility. Our speakers will
also discuss how transportation can be accessible for people with different
types of disabilities, what problems exist now, and what advocates and
organizers can do to change those problems.

*Speakers*:


​
*Patrick Cokley* is an Employer Policy Advisor in the Office of Disability
Employment Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor. In this position, he
provides in depth analysis on current public policy, policy priorities,
policy development, and policy coordination of topic concerning employers
and the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Some
of his main points of expertise include emergency preparedness for
individuals with disabilities in the workplace, as well as the relationship
between diversity issues and disability in the workplace. Prior to joining
the Department of Labor, Mr. Cokley worked at the Institute for Educational
Leadership where he provided technical assistance for the Kellogg
Foundation sponsored Kellogg Leadership for Community Change Project, and
the School Leadership Learning Community Program sponsored by the
Department of Education. Mr. Cokley is a graduate of Howard University in
Washington, DC and holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.


​
*Carol Tyson* is a Senior Policy Associate at United Spinal Association.
Carol is a resident of the District and focuses on transportation, home and
community based services, Medicaid, housing, and disability rights policy.
Previously, Carol interned at the National Council on Independent Living
(NCIL). Carol served for many years as a senior strategic researcher in the
labor movement, working to support and improves the lives of janitors and
other service professionals in the U.S. and Australia. Carol serves as a
Co-Chair of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Transportation
Taskforce and on the steering committee of the Transportation Equity
Caucus. Carol graduated from Northern Arizona University, and received a
Master of Arts in Philosophy from Miami University and a Graduate
Certificate in Disability Studies from Temple University.

*About Us*
*The Washington Metro Disabled Students Collective seeks to unite disabled
students/students with disabilities throughout the Washington Metro area
(including Maryland and Northern Virginia) to collaborate in organizing for
disability access, equality, and inclusion on our campuses. We strive to
work intersectionally across queer, trans*, gender, race, class,
immigration, and faith issues through organizing for disability rights.*

*Public Transit*
Between Farragut West and Foggy Bottom stations (both blue/orange line).
Also accessible by bus (Georgetown-Union Station circulator, 80, 31, and
32.)

*Noise Level*
Voices can echo in this space but it should mostly be our own noise.

*Name Tags*
We will have name tags available for everyone with scent-free markers. You
should write your preferred name. You can choose to write your pronouns on
your name tag (encouraged but optional). Important: Even though we will
have name tags, you must also introduce yourself verbally (if you use
speech or AAC) or in ASL.

*Online*
RSVP via Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/309003909261381
For a link to the live webcast, email lydia at autistichoya.com.

*Contact*
Lydia Brown, WMDSC President
Voice or text message to (202) 618-0187.
Email to lydia at autistichoya.com.
______________
*Lydia Brown*
President
Washington Metro Disabled Students Collective (WMDSC)
lydia at autistichoya.com
+1 202-618-0187 (voice or text)

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