For immediate release: April 19, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: Metro Celebrates Autism Transit Project Participants ‘In-Station Announcements’ on Thursday, April 20, Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month
WHAT:Metro will recognize an exceptional group of transit enthusiasts with autism who used their one-of-a-kind voices to announce boarding and safety announcements to raise awareness about autism and the Autism Transit Project.
WHO:
- Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke
- The Hubbard School Co-founder and Autism Transit Project Founder Jonathan Trichter
- 27 Budding Train Announcers from The Hubbard School/Autism Transit Project Participants
WHEN:
Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 4:15 p.m.
MEDIA MUST ARRIVE AND CHECK IN BY 4 p.m.
WHERE:
Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station
6880 Frontier Drive, Springfield, VA 22150
**All credentialed members of the media must park in the designated media area located in the HOV lot at the Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station.
Media that would like to attend should RSVP no later than Thursday, April 20 by 10 a.m. by using the online form at wmata.com/media.