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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hi Rachel and all,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Just wanted to weigh in to say that some of us signed this a few weeks ago, and even on the first day, numbers climbed steadily.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>That said, every voice must be heard for this to get the attention it must get to have effect.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please, take the time to add your name. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>If you have difficulty, ask for help.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Peace,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Deborah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Cinci-nfb [mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Rachel Kuntz via Cinci-nfb<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 01, 2016 1:38 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'; 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati Chapter List'<br><b>Cc:</b> Rachel Kuntz<br><b>Subject:</b> [Cinci-nfb] online petition for accessible website<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>We have until Feb 11<sup>th</sup> to make our voices known about the need to implement the regulations dealing with accessible websites. The Obama administration has put potential regulations on hold until 2018. If we can gather 100,000 signatures asking for immediate consideration then the administration will take another look at it. The online petition desperately needs 96,000 signatures. You and I care deeply about our ability to independently navigate websites. We want to shop, research, and just enjoy the same freedoms as those with sight have while spending time surfing the web. Please take a few minutes to sign this online petition if you haven’t already done so. Once signed forward the link to your friends and loved ones asking them to take action to help you in the fight. Email me at <a href="mailto:rachelrkuntz@gmail.com">rachelrkuntz@gmail.com</a> or call me at 937-245-0547 if you would like assistance. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The link to the petition is:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/direct-us-department-justice-promptly-release-ada-internet-regulations">https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/direct-us-department-justice-promptly-release-ada-internet-regulations</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The website has this to say about the petition:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We petition the Obama administration to:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Direct the U.S. Department of Justice to promptly release the ADA Internet regulations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>President Obama:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>On the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, you said that you would issue regulations implementing the requirement for accessible websites, noting that they would be “the most important updates to the ADA since its original enactment.” You now say that the regulations won’t come out until 2018, after you leave office. But the need for these regulations is now more urgent.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>People with disabilities struggle to do everyday tasks such as banking, purchasing goods, and more. Inaccessible websites also hinder our education and employment. Website developers need guidance on how to comply with the law. Failing to provide that guidance is irresponsible and inconsistent with your commitment to civil rights. We demand that you issue the regulations immediately.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Published Date:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> Jan 12, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Action leads to change,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Rachel Kuntz<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>937 245-0547 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>