[NFBV-Announce] Fairfax Chapter November Meeting: A discussion of MetroAccess and the leadership for next year

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From: The Fairfax Chapter Board

 

 

Join us for our upcoming November chapter meeting, where we will prepare for
our board elections and host a discussion of the MetroAccess service and how
it could benefit you.

Meeting Details

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026 

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: Via Zoom Call

Zoom Link/Details:

Zoom Link:
https://nfb-org.zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=IxBkHB29q0XT0lucFjOe3vrA9ViSOU.1

 

Meeting ID:  829 725 6345

Passcode: 20201940

 

Agenda Item 1: MetroAccess Program Deep-Dive & Q&A

After our initial meet and greet we will host a special presentation on the
Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) MetroAccess program.

We are honored to feature guest speaker Brigid Doherty (MA, COMS, Metro
System Orientation Specialist) Office of Eligibility Certification and
Outreach, WMATA. She will be joining us to talk about the latest updates in
the program and ways that you can tap into these systems living in Fairfax
County. Bring your questions and experiences to share during the open Q&A
session.

Agenda Item 2: Nominations and possible by-law changes

The Fairfax board will be holding their annual elections during our December
meeting.  We need nominations for the positions that are opening this year.
This is an opportunity for you to be part of deciding where the chapter will
be headed next year.

The positions up for nomination are:

Vice President (Currently seeking a candidate!)

Treasurer: (Ameenah Ghoston is currently volunteering to perform these
duties)

Second Member-at-Large: (Position open for nomination)

We welcome all members who want to make the difference here.  We hope to see
you all here to discuss the future of the chapter and to discuss the
election next month.

We look forward to seeing you all there for a very productive and enriching
session.  As always, please contact the board at nfbfairfax at gmail.com
<mailto:nfbfairfax at gmail.com>  with any questions or suggestions.

Sincerely,

Your Fairfax Board

 

 

Peace,

 

Jacki Bruce

 

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