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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Fight for fair RIDE fares with BCIL ADAPT!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Join us to fight for your rights! You’re invited to attend one of two information sessions this August to learn about BCIL’s new chapter of ADAPT, a national grassroots disability rights organization (<a href="www.adapt.org">www.adapt.org</a>). BCIL ADAPT uses nonviolent direct action to achieve equality for people with disabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Currently, we are working to reverse the unjust fare increases in the RIDE, the paratransit system for those who face access barriers on the T and buses. In July 2012, RIDE fares doubled from $2 to $4 for most one-way trips, with trips to some "premium" areas now costing $5. This fare increase has kept people with disabilities and seniors stuck at home, unable to afford trips to work, doctors’ appointments, and visits to family and friends.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Attend an information session to learn more! All are welcome. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>When: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 2:00-3:30 p.m. OR Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 6:30-8:00 p.m. (pick the one that’s best for you)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Where: Boston Center for Independent Living, 60 Temple Place, 5<sup>th</sup> floor, Boston MA 02111<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Who: People with disabilities and anyone who wants to fight for equal rights<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Light refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated. To RSVP, or for more information or accommodations, please contact Allegra Stout at </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="mailto:astout@bostoncil.org">astout@bostoncil.org</a></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> or 617-338-6665. Please let Allegra know if you are bringing a service animal, so we can accommodate an individual with allergies. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>