By: Nikki Palm, October 28th, 2021
Vancouver, WA - Activate Inclusion and the Washington Advocates of Deaf and Hard of Hearing are excited to announce a joint listening session, centered on the experiences and needs of people with disabilities within the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program area. This event will allow participants to become familiar with the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, how IBR is centering equity within its program and through community connections and this session will allow participants to share ideas and feedback about the project and its trajectory.
The I-5 Bridge, which connects Oregon and Washington, is structurally deficient and in need of a replacement solution that will solve the problems which exist today while identifying the needs of future generations within our communities. These solutions are rooted in understanding the needs of the spectrum of multi-modal options for traveling between communities across the bridge and how each mode can impact communities of concern. We need your feedback and experiences to guide how the IBR Program will respond to the needs of communities with Disabilities and the need for accessibility and inclusion in this transformational project.
Friday November 19th, 2021 @ 3pm
Our joint listening session will take place on Friday November 19th, 2021, starting at 3pm local Pacific time. Our session will be scheduled for 90 minutes and participants will receive compensation of a $35 Gift Card for their full participation.
This listening session is ideal for:
- Individuals with Disabilities
- Professionals, community leaders or those supporting people with disabilities
- Families, friends and allies of people with disabilities
Event Details
This event will take place on the Zoom platform and registration will close on Tuesday, November 16th. To register, please navigate to the registration form, which is linked below. You will receive a confirmation with the Zoom meeting details and we ask that you prepare to arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of our session in case of any technical difficulties. ASL interpreters will be on hand throughout our session and we will be sharing program materials upon request. If you have any questions or requests concerning your participation, please contact us by phone or by e-mail and we will be happy to assist you.