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You are here: Home / News / Getting There: Presented by the ARC Greater Twin Cities’ Self-Advocacy Advisory Committee

Getting There: Presented by the ARC Greater Twin Cities’ Self-Advocacy Advisory Committee

October 30, 2014

This event is free, but registration is required.

Monday, November 17, 2014
6-8 p.m.
Globe University
8147 Globe Drive
Second Floor
Woodbury, MN 55125

Getting There will explore new and upcoming Metro Mobility changes, how the Olmstead Plan will effect transit options and how Move MN is working to pass a transit reform bill. Transit users, providers and officials are all encouraged to attend to learn about the future of public transportation for people with disabilities.
Light refreshments will be provided.

Panelists:

  • Moderator – Nick Wilkie, Systems Advocate, Metropolitan Center for Independent Living
  • Tricia Bemboom, self-advocate and Metro Mobility user
  • Kristin Jorenby, Assistant Director, Olmstead Implementation Office
  • Andrew Krueger, Senior Manager, Metro Mobility
  • Fran Miron, Washington County District 1 Commissioner
  • Dave van Hattum, Move MN.

This event is free, but registration is required.

To register, call the ARC at 952-920-0855 or email peterfricke@thearcgtc.org by Friday, November 14. If you have questions concerning access or wish to request disability-related accommodations, please let ARC know when you register.

Please visit www.metromobility.org to plan your ride. For paratransit in Washington County, call First Transit at 612-378-7833.

Event Co-sponsors:

  • The Arc
  • Metropolitan Center for Independent Living
  • Minnesota State Council on Disability
  • Move MN

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