Who: State Highway Administration (SHA) representatives          
Residents, businesses, community organizations and area officials           
          
What: SHA, along with the Maryland Department of Education’s Division of Rehabilitation Services, is hosting a public involvement meeting to provide an opportunity for comment and feedback on sidewalks and pedestrian access along the State highway system. A brief overview will be given at 5:30 p.m. Displays will also be available for review.           
          
When: Thursday, December 18, 2008 between 5:30 and 7 p.m.          
          
Where: One-Stop Job Center – Conference Room          
138 Baltimore Street – Suite 102, Cumberland, MD, 21502          
          
Why: SHA’s self-evaluation is underway to identify and prioritize future Americans with Disabilities (ADA) improvements in the State’s public rights-of-way that do not meet ADA’s current guidelines. Those who would like more information or are unable to attend and would like to provide feedback may contact Ms. Linda Singer, Title II Coordinator at 410-545-0370, toll-free at 1-866-910-8866, by e-mail at ADA@sha.state.md.us or through the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258. Persons needing special assistance may contact the Title II Coordinator by December 11, 2008.          
          
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