[NFBV-Potomac-Announce] Fwd: Star Changing Para Transit in Arlington

[Christine Grassman]

Attention, all who use STAR, might use STAR, or wish to be allies for those who use STAR.

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>> Hi,
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>> Last week, STAR identified several proposed changes that will go into effect if the county does not hear a strong and organized opposition from the disability community. We are reaching out to ask you to join our group of Arlington residents with disabilities who need the STAR program to be a viable transportation option. We have started a group with a two-fold purpose: 1) the group will represent the interests of the disability community every time there are proposed changes that infringe on our interests and 2) we will organize and advocate around on-going service issues. We need you to add your perspective and experience to our movement!
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>> When:  Monday, April 11 at 6 pm Eastern
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>> Where: Zoom link below 
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>> Why: Arlington is home to some of the most educated, successful leaders with disabilities in the country. If we let the county destroy this program it could have significant ramifications for those of us who rely on it. Let’s use our collective expertise to make a stand and put county leaders on notice that they are going to hear organized opposition and feedback now and in the future regarding the STAR program.
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>> Agenda:
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>> 1.       Review the list of proposed changes and identify which changes we will oppose and if there are any we would accept
>> 2.       In a lightning-round style forum, current riders will share their top three areas for on-going service improvement
>> 3.       Review and identify a list of advocacy-oriented tasks to collectively tackle – identifying the point person/people and timelines. Tasks include:
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>> *         Developing messaging in our current campaign
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>> *         Drafting letter to County
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>> *         Developing sign-on mechanism and getting final copy of letter ready
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>> *         Researching contacts to send our advocacy letter/meet with at the county
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>> *         Representing us at a meeting with the County
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>> *         Representing us at the committee meeting in early May
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>> *         Media facilitation – Arlington Now, social, etc.
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>> 4.       Select our next meeting time
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>> Zoom Information:
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>> Join Zoom Meeting
>> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84642571133?pwd=VFl6QWVWT2pFUkQ0d2JuVG4xOXFzZz09 <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84642571133?pwd=VFl6QWVWT2pFUkQ0d2JuVG4xOXFzZz09> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84642571133?pwd%3DVFl6QWVWT2pFUkQ0d2JuVG4xOXFzZz09&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2uMT9WiFxNpjZcIQ7qJ-eS <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84642571133?pwd=VFl6QWVWT2pFUkQ0d2JuVG4xOXFzZz09&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2uMT9WiFxNpjZcIQ7qJ-eS>> 
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>> Meeting ID: 846 4257 1133
>> Passcode: 393573
>> One tap mobile
>> +13126266799,,84642571133# US (Chicago)
>> +19294362866,,84642571133# US (New York)
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>> If you are interested in this group but unable to attend, please email stephanie.enyart at gmail.com <mailto:stephanie.enyart at gmail.com> <mailto:stephanie.enyart at gmail.com <mailto:stephanie.enyart at gmail.com>>  with the message title “STAR Rider Union” in the message title, include a phone number,  and indicate if there are tasks you would like to work on.
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>> Best,
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>> Rebecca Bridges and Stephanie Enyart

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