[CT-NFB] Voting Testimony

Sun Mar 28 15:13:53 UTC 2021

I would like to thank everyone for your words of encouragement. I was told my testimony went well and I will be updated on the Bill’s progress.

Best Regards,

Maryanne Melley

President

National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut

860-212-5549

maryanne.melley at gmail.com

“Live the Life You Want; Blindness is Not What Holds You Back”

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Maryanne,

Thank you, I'm glad you were able to take the lead on this one and  testify.

Unfortunately, I was unable to witness your testimony live.   Does anyone have a link for Maryanne's testimony?

I would also like to wish all those who celebrate, a Good Pasach or Happy Passover!

We had a very different and creative Passover Seder on Saturday  outside on my patio

 with my daughter and her husband in person and my other daughter  via ZOOM.  We were all together.

It was a perfect day weatherwise too.  The spirit of HOPE was with us  and the traditions continue.

Mary Silverberg

On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 9:05 AM Jim McCollum via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Maryanne, 

Thank you for your work advocating for accessible voting. 

Jim Y. McCollum 

Board Member and Legislative Coordinator 

National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut 

860-581-0430 

j.mccollum64 at comcast.net <mailto:j.mccollum64 at comcast.net> 

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On Mar 27, 2021, at 10:15 PM, Veronica Alston via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Thank you Maryanne for advocating and representing u. 

On Sat, Mar 27, 2021 at 5:20 PM Cheri Duquette via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Maryanne, thanks for keeping us all updated, I know you presented well! 

Look forward to hearing more about your experience. 

Be well

Cheri

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On Mar 26, 2021, at 2:53 PM, Nathanael T. Wales via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org <mailto:ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

Maryanne,

My very best as you prepare to testify for us on this important issue.  You will certainly be able to clearly state what the blind of Connecticut are looking for what with at least one House bill and one Senate bill on the topic.  What you’ll say will be important in making that Senate bill, I think, even better.  For example, electronic return is what we really want…

Nathanael

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Hi Maryanne,

This is great news! I remember when you testified about the bill on guide dogs and health insurance back in 2015. We were successful because of testimonies like yours. 

It’s always great to see an affiliate president taking leadership like this.

Best of luck!

Justin

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Subject: [CT-NFB] Voting Testimony

Dear Federation Family,

I will be testifying this afternoon around 3:00 on Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing which can be seen on YouTube Live and CT-N.com. This has to do with getting electronic voting return systems in our state.

Best Regards,

Maryanne Melley

President

National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut

860-212-5549

maryanne.melley at gmail.com <mailto:maryanne.melley at gmail.com> 

“Live the Life You Want; Blindness is Not What Holds You Back”

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