[Iabs-talk] Education Legislation

[Joe Orozco]

Madam president,

You're wonderful.  Thank you!

Joe Orozco

"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity."--James M.
Barrie
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Behalf Of Patti Gregory-Chang
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 11:22 AM
To: Illinois Association of Blind Students List
Subject: Re: [Iabs-talk] Education Legislation

We have 2 laws which might be relevant.


Our Braille Bill:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/010500050K14-8.02.htm

Our bill requiring a Braille Competency test:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/010500050K14-9.01.htm

Patti Gregory-Chang
President, National Federation of the Blind of Illinois pattichang at att.net
www.nfbofillinois.org
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Subject: [Iabs-talk] Education Legislation


> Dear all,
>
> The web site team is looking for state-level legislation to 
> incorporate into its advocacy section on the upcoming release of the 
> NABS web site.  Please help us by providing links or text to your 
> respective Braille bills or bills pertaining to higher education 
> textbook accessibility.  If you yourself are not sure how to find said 
> bills, or if you are not sure whether or not they exist in your state, 
> please help us by forwarding this request to your affiliate officers.  
> Ultimately, we want students to be able to quickly access relevant 
> legislation in the event there are disputes regarding accommodations.  
> Your help in this endeavor is crucial.  Thank you in advance.
>
> Regards,
>
> Joe Orozco
>
> "Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for 
> humanity."--James M.
> Barrie
>
>
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