[blindlaw] Fw: National Federation of the Blind Rejects Nelson-Collins Amendment

[Scott C. LaBarre]

I urge everyone to call their Senators.  The Nelson-Collins Amendment would do away with money directly targeted  to get disabled people jobs.
Scott C. LaBarre, Esq.

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Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 10:11 AM
Subject: National Federation of the Blind Rejects Nelson-Collins Amendment


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CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
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cdanielsen at nfb.org

National Federation of the Blind Rejects Nelson-Collins Amendment

Urges Senate to Retain Rehabilitation Funding

Baltimore, Maryland (February 6, 2009): Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest organization of blind people in the United States, said: "The purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 currently being debated in the United States Senate is to reduce unemployment and to restore economic security for all Americans.  In order to accomplish this goal for Americans who are blind or have other disabilities, state vocational rehabilitation programs must be adequately funded. The National Federation of the Blind urges all members of the United States Senate to reject the Nelson-Collins Amendment and retain the $500 million currently allocated for vocational rehabilitation.  By doing so, the Senate will ensure that all Americans have the training needed to work and contribute to this nation's economic prosperity."

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With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.