Crime Prevention, Safety Fair & Community Forum
Saturday, November 13, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Fort Worth, Texas
Thank you for saving the date! Here is additional information as follow-up
to the announcement posted on Deaf Network of Texas October 22, 2010 for the
Crime Prevention, Safety Fair & Community Forum in Fort Worth. You don’t
have to live in Fort Worth to attend Saturday’s event. Bring your family,
friends, neighbors, parents, teachers, and all who support you. This is a
unique opportunity for Fort Worth Police and Fire Departments and the deaf
and hard of hearing community to learn from one another and develop a
relationship that benefits the community and the City. We hope that what we
learn will also benefit our neighbors.
In the Morning –
* We will learn about Fort Worth Police and Fire Departments from Traffic to
Fire Safety to SWAT to Gang Unit to Explorers for teens, programs for adults
and Victims Assistance.
* We will see Police and Fire demonstrations and a Police Cruiser and Fire
Engine up close.
During Lunch –
* We can sit and talk with police officers and fire personnel and get to
know them, and
* They can get to know members of the deaf and hard of hearing community.
In the Afternoon –
* We will join Chief Jeffrey Halstead in a meaningful discussion during the
first Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Forum. You are encouraged to share
your concerns and suggestions to build supportive relationships.
This is an educational family event, supported by the community and the
following companies and organizations in alphabetical order. We extend a
special note of appreciation to:
Lunch: Enjoy lunch and meeting police and fire personnel. Lunch provided by
Arborlawn United Methodist Men of Fort Worth: hot dog, chips and beverage
for $2.00 with proceeds going to the Presbyterian Night Shelter. Free door
prizes! Free parking!
Location:
Fort Worth Police and Fire Training Academy, 1000 Calvert Street, Fort
Worth, Texas 76107 Directions: In Fort Worth, take I-30 to South Henderson
and Travel North across the river to Woodward Street then Turn Right to
Calvert Street straight ahead. If you cross the light at White Settlement
Road, which dead-ends into Woodward, you have gone too far.
Crime Prevention, Safety Fair & Community Forum – Saturday, November 13,
2010 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Fort Worth, Texas
Background: In 2008 residents of Fort Worth gathered at “Let’s Talk Fort
Worth” to share their concerns and suggestions for “A Most Livable City.” In
the spirit of this honorable goal, the City of Fort Worth is taking steps to
improve access to City government for the cross disability community,
including the deaf and hard of hearing community and those whose primary
language is American Sign Language (ASL). “A Most Livable City” enables
residents to participate, contribute, and enjoy access to businesses and
services and to enjoy one another as neighbors. Our goal is for businesses,
non-pro?ts and organizations across industries and government entities to
model the City of Fort Worth’s example as they conduct business in Fort
Worth. It is in this spirit that I ask for your support and participation in
the Crime Prevention, Safety Fair and Community Forum for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing Community. Also, with much appreciation to Fort Worth Police and
Fire Departments for organizing the Fair and Forum and to Sergeant Laura
Klein for bringing it all together.
Tracey Michol, Commissioner
Human Relations Commission
City of Fort Worth
[email protected]
The Fort Worth Fire and Police Academy is wheelchair accessible. Persons
with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need
accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services such as interpreters, readers,
or large print are requested to contact Sergeant Laura G. Klein at
817-871-6504 or email [email protected] at least 48 hours prior
to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If the City
does not receive notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, the
City will make a reasonable attempt to provide the necessary accommodations.