[4Alabama] Technology Affordability Act

[Jennifer Reeves]

*National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of the Access
Technology Affordability Act in the House*

*Baltimore, Maryland (January 22, 2021):* The National Federation of the
Blind, the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans,
applauds the introduction of the Access Technology Affordability Act (ATAA)
(H.R. 431) in the United States House of Representatives by Select Revenue
Measures Subcommittee Chairman Mike Thompson
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19756&qid=4806083>
(D-CA-5)
and Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA-16). This legislation removes an
employment barrier commonly experienced by blind Americans who cannot
afford the high cost of access technology by creating a refundable tax
credit in the amount of $2,000 to be used over a three-year period to
offset the cost of these technologies.

Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said:
“My wife, my two daughters, and I are all blind, and the children’s
technology needs will increase as they complete their education and start
their careers. My family is not unique; blind people across the nation face
this challenge, and this legislation will provide critical assistance. We
thank and commend Chairman Thompson and Representative Kelly for continuing
to be champions for this act, which will help give blind people the
technology they need to live the lives they want.”

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*About the National Federation of the Blind*

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is
the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded
in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the
fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of
blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families
with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We
believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to
transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and
initiatives at www.nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19757&qid=4806083>.
*CONTACT:*

Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org
<https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=19758&qid=4806083>

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Sandre *T.*,
 *Membership Coordinator*
Alabama National Federation of the Blind
PH: 205-767-9547  or TEXT ONLY:  669-200-1632 (1NFB)
*nfbal.membership at gmail.com <nfbal.membership at gmail.com>*

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