[Blind-Gov] Time Change: Ronza Othman to Testify at Senate Hearing on September 21 - Now 9AM Eastern

[bookwormahb at earthlink.net]

Hi,

Thanks for the reminder about the testimony! Please tell us how it goes!

How long will it last? I do not know much about the testimony process. Do they take questions from either the Senators or audience? Is this televised or just on the live stream on the internet?

After you testify, what is the follow up process from the Senators, if any? Are you the only one testifying about this problem or are others talking about this niche area? If others, how many are testifying for this Aging committee?

 

I’m seeking employment and one area of consideration is working in the public sector for maybe the state or county government. I would definitely like federal but as of now I have little experience and could not get in unless I knew people who could offer me jobs there.

I’m actually planning to apply to some county jobs  as being an office assistant 

Now and I think part time work there if I can get in is a good starting place. 

 

When I was an intern for federal agencies, I saw firsthand the lack of accessibility on online platforms such as the Army Knowledge Online portal, intranet sites, and online training courses. This is a big issue and access issues are a barrier to employment and moving forward in employment if you are fortunate to get in.

 

Again, thanks, Ronza for the information and I’ll try to view some of this virtually!

 

Ashley

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Subject: [Blind-Gov] Time Change: Ronza Othman to Testify at Senate Hearing on September 21 - Now 9AM Eastern

 

Folks,

The time has changed to 9AM Eastern for this hearing.

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

 

From: rothmanjd at gmail.com <rothmanjd at gmail.com> 
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2023 12:53 PM
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FYI – please consider attending in person if you are local and viewing virtually if you are not.  I am testifying on behalf of this division, so it is your stories that I’ll be telling.

 

 

Ronza Othman, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

443-426-4110

Pronouns: she, her, hers

 

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Subject: Ronza Othman to Testify at Senate Hearing on September 21

 

Colleagues: 

 

The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging will be conducting a hearing regarding accessible technology for people with disabilities, older adults, and veterans on Thursday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m. Our very own Ronza Othman will be testifying on behalf of the National Federation of the Blind. Along with serving as the President of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, Ronza is the President of our National Association of Blind Government Employees and her testimony will address many of the accessibility issues faced by blind and low vision government workers. The hearing will take place in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., room SD-106, or can be viewed virtually at  <https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/unlocking-the-virtual-front-door-ensuring-accessible-government-technology-for-people-with-disabilities-older-adults-and-veterans> Unlocking the Virtual Front Door: Ensuri... | Senate Committee On Aging. The hearing is open to the public and we want to fill the room with as many Federationists as possible. We will be providing round-trip transportation to the hearing from the Jernigan Institute. If you would like to ride in our van, please contact Jeff Kaloc at jkaloc at nfb.org <mailto:jkaloc at nfb.org>  or call him at 410-659-9314, extension 2206 by noon on Tuesday, September 19. For those providing your own transportation, you should plan to arrive at the hearing room no later than 10:00 a.m. 

 

Warm regards, 

 

John 

 

John G. Paré Jr. 

Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

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