[Iabs-talk] Fwd: ICBV Office Update May 9, 2017
Denise R Avant
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Wed May 10 09:26:44 UTC 2017
Denise R. Avant
President
National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
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> From: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: May 9, 2017 at 5:46:53 PM CDT
> To: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: ICBV Office Update May 9, 2017
> Reply-To: Kathy Ungaro <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
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> ICBV Office Update
> May 9, 2017
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> *1) Calendar of Events
> *2) Cullen & Associates Session Update
> *3) IAMC Legislative Report
> *4) Sens. McCain and Enzi Reintroduce Currency Optimization Measure
> *5) Equip For Equality Meeting Summary
> *6) OrCam Distributors in Illinois
> *7) Eyes on Success – Accessible Linux
> *8) NFB Launches Ridesharing Testing Program
> *9) Coffee May Treat Chronic Pain
> *10) Pret A Manager Eyes a Bigger US Presence
> *11) Doritos Campaign Turns Chip Bags Into Cassette Players
> *12) Soda Sales on the Upswing
> *13) Sugar Taxes May Affect Food and Beverage Industry Sales
> *14) Sugar Tax Rejected in Santa Fe
> *15) RSA Management Group
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> **1 Calendar of Events
> May 13, 2017
> Building Your Tech Toolbox 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
> Second Sense
> 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 1010
> Chicago, IL 60601
> To register, contact our front desk at 312-236-8569.
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> Conference Agenda
> 8:30am: Welcome & Registration- Exhibits Open
> 9:00am: What’s In Your Tech Toolbox? Presenters: David Flament, John Gleichman, Adam Slotkowski
> What tech options are a must for your toolbox? Our panel of tech users discuss the vital technology in their own tech toolboxes and share how they might help you too.
> 10:30am: Morning Break
> 11:00am: Resource It! Presenter: Cody Froeter, CVRT
> High tech not your thing? Cody shares simple and practical low tech options for your toolbox.
> 12:30pm: Future Tech Presenter: David Flament
> Wonder what will be in your toolbox in the next 5 years? 10 years? Looking into the future, we’ll talk about the technology that will be a part of our everyday lives.
> 1:30pm: Conference Closes
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> Our Second Sense Product Center is open for your shopping pleasure throughout the conference!
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> May 23, 2017
> NABM Day on the Hill
> The National Association of Blind Merchants (NABM), a division of the National Federation of the Blind, will be holding a Day on the Hill on May 23, 2017. Illinois will have four representatives attending.
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> There are three issues we hope to address:
> 1. The Department of Defense's effort to promulgate rules that will effectively eliminate the Randolph-Sheppard priority for military dining contracts.
> 2. HR 1990 that would commercialize interstate rest areas displacing almost four hundred blind entrepreneurs who now service vending machines at the rest areas.
> 3. The Veterans Administration's refusal to recognize the Randolph-Sheppard priority at many VA facilities.
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> SAVE THE DATE:
> September 12-15, 2017
> NABM BLAST 2017
> Nashville Airport Marriott Hotel
> Tradeshow September 13th
> Mark Your Calendars Now!!!!
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> Visit www.blindmerchants.org for more information as it becomes available. For more information, contact Nicky Gacos at nickycolorado at netscape.net or call him at (908) 464-5359 or contact Terry Smith at terrysmith at epbfi.com or 865-599-7148.
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> July 10-15, 2017
> NFB National Convention in Orlando Florida, and will be at the Rosen Shenkle Creek Hotel. For more information about the national convention, and to pre-register, go to www.nfb.org . Please remember that hotel registration and convention pre-registration are two separate items. But to get the special hotel rate for national convention, you must register for convention.
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> July 17-28 2017
> The National Federation of the Blind is excited to offer its Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning Program, BELL, this summer in Illinois. This is a great opportunity for Braille skills to be addressed in a fun and new environment.
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> Where: The Chicago Lighthouse 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, Il 60608
> When: Monday- Friday, July 17-28 2017
> Times: 8:30-3:30
> Cost: $50
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> For more information please visit: https://nfb.org/BELL-academy
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> July 31- August 4, 2017
> The National Federation of the Blind is excited to offer its Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning Program, BELL, this summer in Illinois. This opportunity will be a weeklong residential program on Illinois State University’s campus.
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> Where: Springfield, IL
> Who: Blind child/Parent pairs
> Cost: $50
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> For more information please visit: https://nfb.org/BELL-academy
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> **2 Cullen & Associates Session Update
> Just two days after the Illinois Comptroller announced she would release $800 million in past-due Medicaid payments to managed care organizations and $150 million to hospitals, a group of doctors, health care providers, and Medicaid managed care companies (including Aetna and Meridian) filed affidavits in federal court stating that they may stop providing care to hundreds of thousands of Medicaid patients in Illinois if state government continues to delay its court-ordered Medicaid reimbursement payments. As one may recall, a judge ordered the State to continue to pay for Medicaid services despite the lack of appropriation to do so. While the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) continues to process payments to the Comptroller’s Office, payments cannot be made in a more timely manner due to lack of cash-flow. Despite the recent $950 million payment, Medicaid past-due bills stand at $2.7 billion. Providers are threatening to leave Medicaid MCO networks due to lack of payment. Doctors serving Medicaid patients on a fee-for-service basis are paid in 30 days. A court hearing on the matter is scheduled for May 9th.
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> On Tuesday, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza sent a letter to Governor Rauner expressing her concerns over HFS’ February 27th RFP to restructure the State’s capitated Medicaid managed care service delivery system. Mendoza specifically asked Governor Rauner to consider extending the RFP’s deadline to provide more time for discussions on the matter. A full copy of Mendoza’s letter to the Governor is here. Senator Sandoval filed SR480, which urges the Department of Health and Family Services to immediately suspend the Medicaid managed care RFP and urges the General Assembly to convene the Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care to review the RFP. The Illinois House Human Services and Appropriations Human Services Committees are holding a joint hearing on Wednesday at 2:30 pm in Room 118 of the Capital to discuss the Medicaid MCO RFP.
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> Senator Hasting’s “expatriate companies” restriction bill failed in the Senate earlier today, and SB 1798 has been placed on the Order of Postponed Consideration and could be called for a vote one more time.
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> Senator Biss’ “privilege tax” legislation, SB 1719 (SCA 1), passed out of the Senate Revenue Committee by a vote of 5 – 4. The bill, as amended by committee amendment # 1, provides that the privilege tax shall be imposed beginning on July 1, 2017 at the rate of 20% of the fees earned from the investment strategy of the investment manager and not from the investment itself. The amendment also removes the bill's immediate effective date, and the bill's effective date is contingent upon the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York enacting laws having an effect identical to the bill. Companion legislation (HB 3393 (Welch)) did not meet the 3rd Reading deadline and has been referred to the House Rules Committee.
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> Senator Connelly filed an amendment to SB 1039, which makes it unlawful for an employer by contract or waiver to prohibit an employee from disclosing or discussing the employee’s wage, salary or compensation benefits. The bill further makes it unlawful for an employer to seek the wage or salary history or prior compensation benefits of a prospective employee or require that a prospective employee’s prior wage or salary history meet certain criteria. The amendment has been referred to Senate Assignments.
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> Legislation to provide public funding for state level political campaigns, SB1424 (Biss), failed in the Illinois Senate by a vote of 29-23. The bill was placed on postponed consideration and could be considered again later in the session.
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> The Senate narrowly approved The Right to Know Act, (SB1502 (Hastings), which provides that an operator of a commercial website or online service that collects personally identifiable information via the internet about individual customers residing in Illinois who use or visit its commercial website or online service must provide notice to customers regarding personal information sharing practices. SB 1502 now moves to the House for consideration. Companion legislation, HB2774 (Turner), has been re-referred to the House Rules Committee.
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> Senator Manar filed a new education funding reform amendment, SB 1 (SFA 4). The legislation, which is part of the larger grand bargain plan in the Senate, remains on the Order of Third Reading. The Senate Education Committee heard subject matter testimony Thursday evening on competing education funding reform plans filed by Democratic Senator Andy Manar and Republican Senator Jason Barickman (SB 1124 and SB 1125).
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> Immigration legislation, referred to as the Illinois Trust Act (SB 31 (President Cullerton)), narrowly passed the Illinois Senate by a vote of 31-21-1. The bill provides new requirements and restrictions for state and local law enforcement officers in Illinois and would stop law enforcement officers from enforcing federal immigration detention requests or cooperating with federal immigration agents who have not obtained a criminal warrant. The bill would also create “safe zones” at schools, medical facilities, facilities operated by the Secretary of State, and courts. Senator Cullerton pledged to continue working with the law enforcement community as the bill progresses.
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> A controversial bill in the Senate that would create the Home Birth Safety Act for the licensure of midwives by IDFPR has an extended deadline through May 31st. SB 1754, on the Order of Third Reading and sponsored by Majority Caucus Whip and Chair of the Licensed Activities and Pensions Committee Iris Martinez, is an initiative of the Coalition for Illinois Midwifery. The bill has a bevy of opponents, including most provider groups, most notably the llinois Health and Hospital Association and the Illinois State Medical Society, in addition to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. HB 677 (Gabel), an identical bill in the House, has been re-referred to the House Rules Committee.
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> An amendment was filed to HB 3462 (Zalewski/Martinez) removing provisions concerning automated pharmacy systems and remote dispensing, and the bill is posted for Senate Licensed Activities next week. The Pharmacy Practice Act sunset will be delayed and the Collaborative Pharmaceutical Task Force will meet in the interim to recommend language to the General Assembly that will address: (1) pharmacy workplace and whistleblower rules (raised by unions in Chicago and Representative Flowers earlier this session); and (2) pharmacy prescription, storage, and dispensing systems and tracking to stop pharmacy shopping and dangerous drug interactions (as related to a pharmacy “sting” as conducted by the Chicago Tribune.)
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> The Illinois State Medical Society’s legislation to create the Network Adequacy Transparency Act (HB 311 (Greg Harris)) has been assigned to the Senate Insurance Committee and is posted for next week.
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> In addition to considering Senate Bills in committees, the Illinois House will also conduct numerous subject matter hearings next week. Below is a detailed listing of the subject matter hearings scheduled at this time.
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> Key 2017 Session Dates:
> April 28th – Third Reading Deadline, both Chambers
> May 12th – Deadline to pass House Bills out of Senate Committee
> May 19th – Deadline to pass Senate Bills out of House Committee
> May 26th – Third Reading Deadline, opposite Chamber
> May 29th – Memorial Day – Session scheduled for both Chambers
> May 31st – Scheduled Adjournment
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> House Subject Matter Hearings:
> 5/9/2017
> 1:00 PM
> Public Utilities Committee
> Room 114 Capitol Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: Telecom (Cable).
> 1:00 PM
> Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee
> Room C-1 Stratton Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: Motor Fuel Tax.
> 1:00 PM
> Tourism, Hospitality & Craft Industries Committee
> Room D-1 Stratton Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: Culinary Tourism and Craft Beer, Wine and Spirits: Changing Illinois' Economic Landscape.
> 2:30 PM
> Financial Institutions Committee
> Room 114 Capitol Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: The financial industry's talent development efforts.
> 5/10/2017
> 1:00 PM
> Economic Justice & Equity Committee
> Room D-1 Stratton Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: Wage Disparity: Race and Gender.
> 2:30 PM
> Community College Access & Affordability Committee
> Room 114 Capitol Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: Community College Affordability.
> 2:30 PM
> Human Services Committee
> Room 118 Capitol Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: Medicaid MCO RFP
> JOINT HEARING WITH APPROPRIATION HUMAN SERVICES
> 2:30 PM
> Appropriations-Human Services Committee
> Room 118 Capitol Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: Medicaid MCO RFP
> JOINT HEARING WITH HUMAN SERVICES
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> 5/11/2017
> 9:00 AM
> Appropriations-Human Services Committee
> Room 114 Capitol Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: Proposed Legislation with a Fiscal Impact.
> 9:00 AM
> Revenue & Finance Committee
> Room 118 Capitol Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: Bond Rating of the State of Illinois., River's Edge Historic Rehabilitation Income Tax Credit.
> 11:00 AM
> Aging Committee
> Room D-1 Stratton Building - Springfield, IL
> SUBJECT MATTER: The Community Care Program and the Community Reinvestment Program.
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> **3 IAMC Legislative Report (clips not reported on above)
> Legislative Report on the 100th General Assembly 2017 Spring Session May 5, 2017 Prepared by BP Consultants For IAMC
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> The attached Legislative Report includes legislation from the 2017 Spring Session of the 100th General Assembly. This report has been prepared by BP Consultants on behalf of IAMC.
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> Only the Senate was in session this past week. Both chambers return Tuesday, May 9th. The focus continues on committee action for bills that have advanced to the opposite chamber. The Senate deadline to report substantive House bills from committee is Friday, May 12th and the House deadline to report substantive Senate bills from committee is May 19th.
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> There was no further movement in the Senate on their “grand bargain” compromise package. Also, the Senate has not taken any action on HB 109 (Representative Gregory Harris and Senate President Cullerton), the stopgap spending bill that provides $800 million in partial funding to some human service programs and higher education for FY17. The bill is still on Third Reading in the Senate.
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> Governor Rauner continues to push for the sale of the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago, saying that the estimated $220 million in revenue from the sale could help the state’s coffers, as well as add up to $45 million a year in property taxes in Chicago. On Tuesday, Mayor Emanuel said he is concerned with the cost of rebuilding the CTA station located underneath the Thompson Center and said the developer or the state should pay the costs to rebuild the station. On Friday Rauner announced that Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno and House Minority Leader Jim Durkin filed legislation (SB 2209 and HB 444) that will direct all future property tax receipts from the redevelopment of the Thompson Center to Chicago Public Schools.
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> A group of activists is planning a 15-day, 200-mile march to Springfield to demand an end to the ongoing state budget crisis. Fair Economy Illinois — which includes immigrants, veterans, representatives from minority communities, students and religious organizations — backs what it calls the “People and Planet First Budget,” which includes an estimated $23.5 billion the group believes could be raised by closing corporate tax loopholes, passing a financial transaction tax on LaSalle Street trades and requiring wealthier Illinois residents to pay a higher percentage in state income tax. The march will start at noon on May 15 with a kick-off rally at the Thompson Center. On the way to the Capitol, marchers plan to hold events in Chicago, Joliet, Dwight, Bloomington and Springfield, where they hope to find stories about how people have been affected by the state budget impasse.
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> On Friday the Senate overwhelming passed a new automatic voter registration plan. SB 1933 (Senator Manar) would automatically register qualified voters when they visit Secretary of State’s offices and a handful of other state agencies unless they decide to opt out. It moves to the House after a 48-0 vote in the Senate. A previous version passed both chambers last fall but Governor Rauner vetoed it over concerns it didn’t do enough to prevent voter fraud. Manar says this version addresses nearly all of Rauner’s concerns.
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> Governor Rauner released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the American Healthcare Act: “The bill that passed in the U.S. House today continues to be of deep concern to our administration. Recent changes did not address fundamental concerns about the bill’s impact on the 650,000 individuals that are part of our Medicaid expansion population, nor have those changes eased the concerns of the 350,000 people in the individual market who are dealing with skyrocketing premiums and fewer choices. We will continue to voice our concerns as the law moves to the Senate. The Affordable Care Act is a seriously flawed law that should be changed. Difficult as the task has proven, we are hopeful that our federal lawmakers will continue to work hard to get this right for the people of Illinois and our nation.”
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> **4 From Vending Times - Issue Date: Vol. 57, No. 5 May 2017, Posted On: 4/28/2017 Sens. McCain And Enzi Reintroduce Currency Optimization Measure by: Nick Montano Nick at vendingtimes.net
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> WASHINGTON -- Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) have updated the Currency Optimization, Innovation and National Savings (COINS) act and reintroduced it in the U.S. Senate as S.759. A bill of the same name had been introduced in 2012 as S.2049. | SEE STORY
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> As has been the case with such initiatives for more than 25 years, this one primarily is designed to save money by reducing the cost to the government of manufacturing currency.
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> A key provision of the bill is that, if it's passed and signed into law, the U.S. Treasury would stop printing $1 Federal Reserve notes two years after enactment. During that interval, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System would make sure that there is an adequate supply of $1 coins available to meet the demand.
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> The $1 note would continue to circulate and would remain legal tender, but as the bills wore out, they would be destroyed.
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> The measure authorizes the Federal Reserve System to produce $1 notes, from time to time, in quantities sufficient for the needs of numismatic collectors.
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> Read the full story here: https://shar.es/1FOfo5
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> **5 Shared by Donnie Anderson ICBV Chairman
> Partial Summary of 4/19/17 Meeting; Equip for Equality (EFE) hosted a meeting to discuss issues impacting persons who are blind and visually impaired on April 19, 2017. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit input from the blind community to provide guidance for EFE on case acceptance and proactive initiatives. Numerous representatives of the blind community attended the meeting.
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> The following summarizes the issues raised at the meeting. We tend to focus on assistive technology issues for funding reasons, but EFE will also consider any other issues presented which impact persons who are blind and/or visually impaired and which may be addressed within the legal system.
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> EFE Policy Update
> There was a brief discussion about some pending legislation:
> HB 2626 Creating the Parental Rights for the Blind Act: We updated the group that there had been a recent amendment requiring the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to develop and implement procedures to ensure and provide equal access to child welfare services, programs and activities in a nondiscriminatory manner, including proceedings under the Juvenile Court Act and proceedings to terminate parental rights. It also requires DCFS to provide training to child welfare investigators and caseworkers on these procedures. Further, if a court determines that a blind person’s rights with respect to allocation of parental responsibilities or time, foster care, guardianship, or adoption should be denied or in any way limited, the court must make a specific written finding stating the basis for such a determination and why supportive parenting services cannot prevent the denial or limitation.
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> HB3162 Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to establish a service dog license program under which a dog action as a service dog shall be licensed. There are detailed additional requirements which contradict the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and DOJ guidance.
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> The bill may have arisen due to a lot of press reports about “fake” service animals. The bill’s sponsor apparently wants to form a committee to determine how best to address this problem. It is hoped that individuals with service animals will participate on this committee. Another comment indicated that the State of Florida may have a good model for a service animal law.
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> SB 1995 Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to provide that a group or individual policy of accident and health insurance or managed care plan must provide coverage for the purchase of a service dog that is specially trained to assist blind, deaf, or mobility impaired persons or persons with a disability that is other than physical, provided the insured’s treating health care provider certifies in writing that the service dog is medically necessary. Requires the service dog to be purchased from a nonprofit organization that is established for the training of such dogs, and is an accredited member of a professional association of guide dog or service dog organizations.
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> Some of these bills have pros and cons, and we suggest that you read the entirety of the bills for the full picture.
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> EFE Civil Rights Team Updates
> EFE and a private law firm (RSP identified below) have been negotiating with Carle Foundation Hospital which is headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, regarding access barriers for persons with visual impairments as well as ambulatory and auditory impairments. EFE provided an update on our structured negotiations. Carle is working on addressing the concerns we have raised, and we believe that updated policies and staff training will be a large part of the ultimate solution. EFE has also received some recent complaints about Carle’s accessibility with respect to valet services as well as the treatment of a blind patient as an automatic fall risk, without any individual assessment. We plan to raise these issues during the course of our negotiations. We hope to have a written settlement agreement in 2017.
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> There was discussion that many rehabilitative centers as well as nursing homes routinely treat blind people as fall risks and consequently impose restrictions on patients without consideration of the individual’s condition and capabilities. This led to comments that airports often try to force people who are blind to use wheelchairs, even though the individual did not request and does not wish to use a wheelchair. It was suggested that the airports cannot force such action and that anyone objecting to the wheelchair should refuse it. Interestingly, there was a comment that while going to a medical procedure, staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital insisted that a blind man take a wheelchair, however, after the procedure which involved anesthesia, they did not do so.
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> EFE announced that the lawsuit filed by the Chicago law firm of Robbins, Salomon and Patt against OSF Healthcare system based in Peoria was resolved in January 2017. The suit was filed due to OSF’s failure to accommodate patients with disabilities. A summary of the result was sent out to this group via email on April 17, 2017, and is copied again below for your information. EFE has co-counseled other similar cases with this law firm which we have pursued through structured negotiations instead of litigation.
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> On January 6, 2017, OSF has announced an initiative to enhance its commitment to ensure equal access to its services for patients with disabilities, including those who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, have low vision or mobility disabilities. Among other things, OSF will adopt and implement additional screening procedures to identify persons requiring auxiliary aids and services; ensure the availability of auxiliary aids and services to achieve effective communication throughout the admission of a patient; and make periodic assessments to ensure it has an appropriate number of computers, tablets or other devices to be used for video remote interpreting services. In addition, OSF will provide additional staff training to ensure persons with mobility disabilities are weighed when clinically appropriate using wheelchair accessible weight scales; reaffirm its commitment to respect the rights of persons with mobility disabilities to choose among a range of transfer and lift options consistent with their clinical needs; and survey its parking facilities to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
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> Persons with disabilities who will utilize OSF’s services and facilities who have questions regarding OSF’s accommodations and services are encouraged to contact OSF’s Section 504 Compliance Officer at (309) 308-5978.
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> EFE sent a demand letter to BMO Harris Bank on behalf of a blind woman who was denied Braille statements for her accounts. She was told that the bank didn’t provide such services, but that maybe they would if more people requested Braille statements. We hope to negotiate a resolution of this issue with the bank so that she and other blind individuals can obtain statements in formats that are accessible to the individual involved.
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> This prompted some discussion of other companies that provide Braille, and the wide range of information included by different companies when Braille statements are provided. One attendee offered that Discover now provides statements in Braille. It was said that Com Ed puts statements onto one page, meaning that these statements are abbreviated compared to the written version. U.S. Bank is said to provide Braille, as well as Chase credit card department.
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> EFE provided an update on a lawsuit we had filed on behalf of a blind inmate in state prison. The prisoner sought an accessible TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) which is readily available and very inexpensive, but the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) refused to provide it for him. The U.S. District Court dismissed our complaint citing a failure to exhaust administrative remedies. We disagree with this conclusion, and also believe that this situation illustrates IDOC’s failure to accommodate prisoners with disabilities within the grievance process. We appealed the decision to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and there is a May date set for mandatory mediation. If the case is not settled through mediation, we will be briefing the case for the 7th Circuit.
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> We mentioned that the producers and theater in New York where Hamilton is playing have been sued due to limited audio described performances. Now, in Chicago, a Goodman employee who freelances is providing audio description for Hamilton for Broadway in Chicago. We also mentioned that the American Theater Company on the north side announced their inaugural accessible performances which include captioning and audio description and touch tours.
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> EFE talked about an Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act Standards Update group beginning the following day and run by the state Department of Human Services. We sent an email out later on the day of the meeting for those who wished to call into that teleconference. There are numerous state websites that are not fully accessible to screen readers and it is hoped that this committee will eventually take steps to correct those deficiencies.
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> It was mentioned that the online process to fill out witness slips for bills pending before the Illinois General Assembly is not accessible to screen readers due to the use of captchas. EFE looked into this after the meeting and noted that if an individual registers at the ILGA website, then captchas are not a hindrance to the witness slip process. An EFE employee who uses a screen reader did not actually submit a slip, but he checked through everything on the witness slip page. In short, as far as he could tell, everything seemed accessible. With regard to the captcha, it was there, but there was an option for an audio version, and unlike many recordings that are inaudible, he found this one to be intelligible. He did not identify any accessibility barriers provided that one does register and login. If anyone registers and logs in, and still has an accessibility issue with regard to submitting a witness slip, please let us know.
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> **6 Shared by OrCam
> Welcome to our new OrCam distributors in Illinois!
> OrCam is an intuitive, smart camera that assists people who are visually impaired and blind. OrCam recognizes text, faces, and products, and speaks to the wearer through a personal earpiece. OrCam gives independence. We are delighted to welcome three new OrCam distributors for the state of Illinois:
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> Woodlake Technologies
> Chicago Lighthouse
> PACE Center for Independent Living in Champaign/Urbana
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> These new partnerships mean we can make OrCam available to even more people across Illinois. If you are interested in learning more about OrCam or receiving a free demo, please contact us!
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> For those of you who don't yet know me, my name is Aliza Olenick and I am the OrCam Midwest Area Sales Manager. I wanted to say hi and to let you know about all things OrCam! Our recently re-launched website www.orcam.com has a whole new look with expanded features. Read all about how OrCam gives people back their independence and empowers them.
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> If you are interested in a free one-to-one or group demo, either for yourself, or for someone you know, please contact me. Email me at aliza.olenick at orcam.com or give me a call at 612-940-9037.
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> Warm regards, Aliza
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> **7 This week on Eyes On Success
> 1719 Accessible Linux (May 3, 2017)
> Linux is a free alternative operating system for your computer. However, of the many versions of Linux that exist, only Vinux and Sonar GNU have been accessible to the visually impaired out of the box. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with several contributors to these projects about plans to merge both versions and what to expect in the future.
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> The audio and show notes can be found at:
> www.EyesOnSuccess.net and on iTunes!
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> Check out Eyes on Success (formerly ViewPoints) A weekly, half hour audio program for people living with vision loss. Find out more about the show and get links to past episodes at: www.EyesOnSuccess.net
> Find the podcast on iTunes or use the URL: www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_podcast
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> **8 Shared via NFBNet
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> CONTACT: Chris Danielsen
> Director of Public Relations
> National Federation of the Blind
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
> cdanielsen at nfb.org
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> National Federation of the Blind Launches Ridesharing Testing Program Organization to Monitor Uber, Lyft Efforts to Accommodate Service Animals
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> Baltimore, Maryland (May 8, 2017): The National Federation of the Blind today announced the launch of a program to test the effectiveness of ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft's efforts to accommodate passengers with guide dogs and other service animals. The NFB seeks the participation of blind people and other service animal users, or those who travel with them, across the United States and in Puerto Rico. Volunteers will be asked to fill out an online questionnaire to indicate whether or not they were denied service because of their service animals or if they were treated in a discriminatory or disrespectful manner. Both positive and negative experiences should be reported. Pursuant to agreements with the National Federation of the Blind, both Uber and Lyft are taking steps to prevent discrimination against, and improve service to, riders with service animals. The agreements require the National Federation of the Blind to provide feedback to the companies over a three-to-five-year period. The program is open to both members and non-members of the National Federation of the Blind. The online questionnaire is available in both English and Spanish.
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> Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "Companies like Uber and Lyft are empowering blind people to live the lives we want by providing fast, convenient and affordable transportation. This empowerment can only be real and complete, however, if all blind people, including those who use guide dogs, are able to access these transportation options when and where they need them, without fear that they will be refused service. My wife Melissa uses a guide dog, and consequently our family has occasionally experienced the refusal of transportation services, which violates the legal and civil rights of the blind and other people with disabilities. The National Federation of the Blind applauds the commitment by Uber and Lyft to improve their service to service animal users, and we look forward to working with these companies to ensure that their efforts to do so are meaningful and effective. I urge all service animal users to use our new online questionnaire often so that we can provide comprehensive feedback throughout the terms of our agreements with Uber and Lyft."
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> For more information about the program and to access the online questionnaire, please visit www.nfb.org/rideshare.
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> **9 From Vending Market Watch
> Coffee May Treat Chronic Pain MAY 9, 2017
> The Daily Mail reports that coffee may be a better treatment for chronic pain than over-the-counter pills. Scientists from Boston Children's Hospital gave exhausted lab mice either painkillers, coffee or more time asleep. They found the most wide-awake mice, after consuming caffeine or waking up from a long nap, were less sensitive to pain than those given the painkillers. Specifically in the coffee-drinking mice, the scientists reported a rush of dopamine to the brain's pleasure center that alleviated feelings of pain.
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> Read the full story at: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4485134/Why-coffee-best-treatment-chronic-pain.html
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> **10 Note - This is something to keep in mind when thinking about possible partners for the right type of location…
> From NRA Restaurant SmartBrief
> Pret A Manger eyes a bigger US presence 5/8/2017
> Strong sales of coffee, breakfast sandwiches and vegetarian options have boosted sales for UK-based chain Pret A Manger. The chain is looking to expand further in the US, where it currently operates 74 eateries, said CEO Clive Schlee.
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> Read the full story at: http://fortune.com/2017/04/27/pret-a-manger-lunch-breakfast/
>
> **11 Shared by Colleen Wunderlich Director, Forsythe Center for Employment and Entrepreneurship Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually impaired
> Doritos Campaign Turns Chip Bags Into Cassette Players By: EMMA HUTCHINGS 28 APRIL 2017 Packs feature a built-in cassette deck with the tunes from Guardians of the Galaxy Snack brand Frito-Lay has teamed up with Marvel Studios to promote the release of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 soundtrack for the new movie. A series of specially designed, limited edition packs of Doritos tortilla chips will be sold that actually play the superhero sequel’s soundtrack.
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> They feature a built-in retro-style cassette deck that plays the Awesome Mix Vol. 2 when you plug your headphones into the jack, including tunes by Fleetwood Mac, George Harrison and Electric Light Orchestra. A limited number of the special packs will be available on Amazon on April 28.
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> **12 Shared by NCA SmartBrief Report: Soda sales on the upswing
> Sales of carbonated soft drinks rose 2% during the four-week period ending April 22 when compared to the same period in 2016, according to a new report from Wells Fargo Securities based on Nielsen data. Coca-Cola drove the highest gains, followed by Dr Pepper Snapple.
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> Read the full story at: https://www.bevnet.com/news/2017/nielsen-csds-rebound-energy-drinks-keeps-pace-april
>
> **13 Shared by Vending Market Watch
> Sugar Taxes May Affect Food And Beverage Industry Sales, Says Infiniti Research MAY 4, 2017 SOURCE: INFINITI RESEARCH
> May 02, 2017 03:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As concerns about sugar consumption and lifestyle-related diseases rise, governments of various regions are implementing taxes on high-sugar foods and beverages such as soda. These taxes are intended to reduce the rates of overweight and obesity and to encourage healthy diets. Infiniti Research expects this to have an impact on the operations of food and beverage vendors and a positive influence on the growth of markets for sugar substitute products, such as sugar alcohols.
>
> Looking for more food and beverage insights? Request a free proposal https://www.infinitiresearch.com/request-free-proposal?related=Food%20and%20Beverage%20Industry%20Market%20Research%20Solutions&utm_source=T2&utm_medium=BW&utm_campaign=Request
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> Market Insights
> The World Health Organization recommends a tax of at least 20% on sugary drinks, and claim that the adoption of sugar taxes worldwide would help to combat obesity and prevent chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. The Heart and Stroke Foundation has suggested that a Canada-wide tax of at least 20% on all sugary drinks (including soda, chocolate milk and other flavoured milks, and fruit juice) would avoid approximately 200,000 cases of diabetes, 60,000 cases of heart disease, and 20,000 cases of cancer over the next 25 years. They project that it would save 13,000 lives and raise CAD 1.7 billion per year in new revenue for the federal government.
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> Mexico, France, and Norway have successfully implemented nation-wide sugar taxes on sugary drinks. Mexico’s tax has proven to be particularly successful, with sugary drink purchases declining by more than 7% over a two-year period. Canada may be the next to follow this trend. The Northwest Territories recently announced their intention to introduce a sugary drink tax in 2018/19, making it the first province or territory in Canada to introduce such a tax, and potentially setting the stage for the rest of the country to follow.
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> How Can Infiniti Research Help?
> It can be difficult to predict how new regulations and taxes will be received by consumers in a particular area, especially since sugar consumption differs between different provinces and states in Canada and the US. To better anticipate the effect that sugar taxes will have on the sales of soda and other sugary drinks, the use of market intelligence can be very beneficial. Market research and analysis can provide insights on factors such as the dietary habits of consumers, what their purchasing preferences are, and whether or not they are in favour or against sugar and other food and beverage-related taxes. This can help food and beverage vendors to predict sales, adjust marketing and sales strategies, and adhere to new rules and regulations.
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> Infiniti Research was recently approached by a leading global food and beverage vendor to help them better understand consumer behaviour in Europe’s bakery segment. The insights regarding customer trends, needs, preferences, and behaviours provided by Infiniti’s food and beverage analysts allowed the client to generate new ideas for product innovation, marketing, and packaging, and to re-evaluate their overall strategy to increase sales and customer retention.
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> About Infiniti Research
> Established in 2003, Infiniti Research is a leading market intelligence company providing smart solutions to address your business challenges. Infiniti Research studies markets in more than 100 countries to help analyze competitive activity, see beyond market disruptions, and develop intelligent business strategies.
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> With 13 years of experience and offices across three continents, Infiniti Research has been instrumental in providing a complete range of competitive intelligence, strategy, and research services for over 550 companies across the globe.
>
> **14 Shared by Vending Market Watch
> Sugar Tax Rejected In Santa Fe MAY 3, 2017
> ABC News reports voters voted against passing a measure that would have raised taxes on soft drinks in Santa Fe, NM. The ballot initiative failed on May 2 with 11,533 votes against the tax and only 8,382 votes in favor, according to the Santa Fe City Clerk's Office.
>
> Read the full story at: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/latest-santa-fe-mayor-soda-tax-defeated-47171580
>
> **15 From RSA Management Group
> Lots of new purchase power deals for May. And don't forget about the many NAMA ONE Show specials that are still going on including 10 cents off per unit on many Hershey, MARS and Nestle Candies.
>
> Frito Lay
> In order to qualify for any 2nd quarter Frito rebate, you must take delivery of at least one case of either item listed below before June 30, 2017.
>
> FRITO LAY 2nd QUARTER 2017 NEWS ITEMS
> Lay’s Wavy Hickory BBQ and Kettle Chips and the 40% Less Fat Jalapeno Cheddar. In May and June, there will be a $1.92 per case rebate on Kettle Chips 40% Less Fat Jalapeno Cheddar.
>
> RSA Management Purchase Power Deals
> Earn Extra Rebates on the following:
> NEW DEALS THIS WEEK
> TALKING RAIN - SPARKLING ICE
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $0.22 per unit 8 oz. Sparkling ICE Water Cans 8 ct. – ALL FLAVORS
> $0.145 per unit 17 oz. Sparkling ICE Water Bottles12 ct. – ALL FLAVORS
>
> FERRERO
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> 10% per case Tic Tacs – All Products
> 10% per case Ferrero Rocher– All Products
> 10% per case Raffaello – All Products
> 10% per case Nutella – All Products
> 10% per case Nutella and Go– All Products
>
> FRITO LAY – ITEMS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL MARKETS
> Deal Date: MAY, 2017 – TAKE DELIVERY BY JUNE 18, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $1.92 per case 1.375 oz Lay’s Kettle Chips 40% Less Fat Jal Ched -UPC 25111 (NEWS ITEM)
> $1.92 per case LSS Kettle Chips – ALL FLAVORS
> $3.20 per case LSS Smartfood Popcorn 64 count – ALL FLAVORS
> $1.60 per case LSS Smartfood Popcorn 32 count – ALL FLAVORS
> $1.92 per case LSS Funyuns Onion Snacks (44399)
> $1.92 per case LSS Frito Honey BBQ Corn Chip Twists (44353)
> $1.92 per case LSS Rold Gold and Rold Gold Pretzel Thins
> $1.92 per case Grandma’s Peanut Butter Big Cookie - (45091)
> $5.00 per case Nut Harvest Nuts – ALL FLAVORS
> $5.00 per case INIT Sweet Berries and Dark Chocolate Almond Bars
>
> PEPSI (Participating Bottlers Only)
> Deal Date: THROUGH MAY, 2017 –DELIVERED BY JUNE 7, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case 20 oz. Wild Cherry and Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi
> $2.00 per case 20 oz Lipton LIT Tea– ALL FLAVORS
> $2.00 per case 20 oz Lipton Brisk Tea
> $1.00 per case 16 oz. AMP – ALL FLAVORS
> $1.00 per case 20 oz. Diet Mountain Dew and Dew Flavors
> $1.50 per case 20 oz. Sobe Life Water – All Flavors
> $3.00 per case 1L and 700ML Sport Cap Lifewtr
>
> STARBUCKS (Participating Bottlers Only)
> Deal Date: THROUGH MAY, 2017 –DELIVERED BY JUNE 7, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $2.00 per case 13.7 oz. Frappucino 12 count – ALL FLAVORS
> $2.00 per case 6.5 oz can Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso
>
> GATORADE (Participating Bottlers Only)
> Deal Date: THROUGH MAY, 2017 –DELIVERED BY JUNE 7, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $1.50 per case 20 oz. Gatorade and G2 – ALL FLAVORS
>
> BISCOMERICA - SWEET SERENITY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $0.04 per unit* 2 oz. Sweet Serenity Choco Chip Cookies 60 ct. (#59961)
> $0.04 per unit* 3 oz. Sweet Serenity Choco Chip Cookies 48 ct. (#54809)
>
> *Group must purchase 2000 cases per quarter; otherwise rebate will be $0.02 per unit.
>
> V8 AND V8 ENERGY
> Deal Date: THROUGH MAY, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $3.00 per case 11.5 oz. V-8 Splash-Tropical Blend and Straw/Kiwi Cans – 24 ct.
> $3.75 per case 16 oz. V-8 Splash-Berry Blend, Fruit Medley, Lemonade and Straw/Lem 12ct.
> $3.75 per case 12 oz. V-8 Energy Blackberry Cran and Grape/Raspberry can 12 ct.
>
> Deals ending in June
> OREO
> Deal Date: DELIVERY JUNE 30, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $0.2 per unit Oreo Chocolate Bar
>
> Deals ending in December
> HINT WATER
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case Hint 100% Natural Goodness Water – ALL FLAVORS
>
> KLEMENT’S MEAT SNACKS
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> 10% per case Klement’s Meat Snacks – All Products
>
> NY DELI (RAYBERN’S)
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> 14% per case 5.0-6.5 oz Heat n Serve Premium Wrapped Frozen Sandwiches – All Products
>
> PLANTERS
> Deal Date: DELIVERY BY DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $2.88 per case 2 oz. Planters Peanuts
> $1.44 per case Planters Trail Mix Nut and Chocolate
>
> POPZ CUP (FORMELY INTERNATIONAL CUP CO.)
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $3.29 per case 12 oz. Single Poly Vending Paper Hot Cup – 1500 ct.
> $3.20 per case 8.25 oz. Single Poly Vending Paper Hot Cup – 2000 ct.
> $1.51 per case 12 oz. Black Lids for Vending Hot Cups – 1000 ct.
> $1.17 per case 8.25 oz. Black Lids for Vending Hot Cups – 1000 ct.
> $3.22 per case 16 oz. Single poly Manual Paper Hot Cups – 1000 ct.
> $2.55 per case 12 oz. Single poly Manual Paper Hot Cups – 1000 ct.
> $2.26 per case 10 oz. Single poly Manual Paper Hot Cups – 1000 ct.
> $1.81 per case Black Lids for all Manual Paper Hot Cups – 1000 ct.
>
> TAYLOR CANDY
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> 4% per case Taylor Candy – All Products
>
> SPLENDA
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $3.30 per case Splenda 4/400 ct. Sweetener Packets
> $3.00 per case Splenda 2000 ct. Bulk and 12/50 ct. Sweetener Packets
> $2.60 per case Splenda 12/100 ct. Sweetener Packets
> $1.25 per case Splenda 500 ct. Bulk Sweetener Packets
>
> WELCH’S
> Deal Date: DELIVERY BY DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> $.01 per unit Welch’s, Gummi Factory, Sour Jacks, Sun-Maid, Fisher – ALL FLAVORS
>
> Indefinite End Date
> ALMARK EGGS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> 8% per case Almark 2 pack Eggs – All Products
>
> BEANITO’S
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case Bean Chips and Puffs - ALL FLAVORS
>
> BOLTHOUSE FARMS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $2.20 per case Bolthouse drinks - ALL FLAVORS
>
> COLD STONE CREAMERY
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $1.50 per case All Flavors of Milk Shakers
>
> COOL HAUS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> 20% per case Choco. Chip, Van Bean, Snickerdoodle, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
>
> COUNTRY ARCHER
> Deal Date: INDEFINITIE
> Rebates Products
> 15% per case Country Archer Beef Jerky – ALL FLAVORS
>
> DAISY’S BAKERY, INC
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> 8% per case Individually Wrapped Muffin, Cake, Brownie, Pie, Cookie – ALL FLAVORS
>
> FERRERO
> Deal Date: THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017
> Rebates Products
> 10% per case Tic Tacs – All Products
> 10% per case Ferrero Rocher– All Products
> 10% per case Raffaello – All Products
> 10% per case Nutella – All Products
> 10% per case Nutella and Go– All Products
>
> FRUVE SMOOTHIES & TEAS
> Deal Date: INDEFINITIE
> Rebates Products
> $3.60 per case Fruve Smoothies and Kid’s Smoothies – ALL FLAVORS
> $3.00 per case Fruve Teas – ALL FLAVORS
>
> GRAZE SNACKS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> 8% per case Graze Snacks – All Products
>
> HiBALL ENERGY AND ALTA PALLA
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $5.00 per case HiBall Energy – 24 ct. case – ALL FLAVORS
> $2.50 per case Hi Ball Energy – 12 ct. case – ALL FLAVORS
> $2.50 per case Alta Palla – 24 ct. case – ALL FLAVORS
>
> HARVEST HILL
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> 12% per case Juicy Juice, Veryfine Juice and Fruit2O – All flavors
>
> HORIZON
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $2.00 per case Horizon Organic Cheese and Stick Bites – All Products
>
> HP HOOD DAIRY
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $0.96 per case 12 oz. Hershey’s Low Fat Milk and Low fat Chocolate Milk
> $0.96 per case 12 oz. Hershey’s Creamy Chocolate, Cookies n’ Crème and Strawberry Milkshake
> $1.20 per case 10 oz. Almond Breeze Vanilla and Chocolate Almond Milk
>
> J&J FOODS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> 5% per case Kim & Scott’s IW Flavored Soft Pretzels and IW Pretzel Melts
> 5% per case Mary B’s IW Biscuit Breakfast Melts
> 5% per case Corazona’s HeartBar Oatmeal Squares
>
> JJ’s PIES
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $1.80 per case JJ’s Bakery Boxed Pies – ALL FLAVORS
>
> J& J’s GOURMET PRETZELS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $1.20 per case J&J’s Gourmet Pretzels – All Products
>
> JIMMY BARS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> 15% per case Jimmy Bars - All Products
>
> LIFESTYLE FOODS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> 5% per case Lifestyle Foods Fresh Food – All Products
>
> LUCY’S COOKIES
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $1.15 per case Choco Chip, Cinnamon Thin, Ginger Snap and Brownie Crisp Cookie
>
> MY GOURMET TUNA KITS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $3.24 per case My Gourmet Tuna Kits – All Products
>
> NATHAN’S PRETZEL DOGS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $2.50 per case Nathan’s Pretzel Dogs – All Products
>
> REICHEL DIPPIN STIX PRO2SNAX
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> 4% per case Reichel Dippin Stix Pro2Snaxs – All Products
>
> SEAPOINT FARMS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> 10% off per case Dry Roasted Edamame
> $1.00 per case Beanitos and Beanitos Puffs
>
> SILK ALMOND MILK
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $3.00 per case Silk Almond Milk – All Products
>
> STEAZ TEA
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $1.50 per case ALL FLAVORS
>
> STOK COLD-BREW COFFEE
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $3.00 per case 13.7 oz Stok Cold Brew Coffee – ALL FLAVORS
>
> TAMPICO DRINKS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case Tampico Drinks - All Products
>
> TITAN TEA
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $1.50 per case Titan Teas - ALL FLAVORS
>
> UMPQUA OATS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $2.00 per case Umpqua Oatmeals - ALL FLAVORS
>
> VITA COCO – ORDER THROUGH AUTHORIZED DPSG ONLY
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $1.00 per case 11.1 oz. Vita Coco– ALL FLAVORS
> $1.50 per case 17 oz. Vita Coco – ALL FLAVORS
>
> WELCH’S FRUIT SNACKS
> Deal Date: THROUGH INDEFINITE
> Rebates Products
> $2.88 per case Buddy Bears, Sour Jacks, Nuclear SQWorms, Sun Maid Chocolate covered Raisins and Fisher Chocolate covered Peanuts.
> $1.44 per case Welch’s School Items – ALL FLAVORS
> $0.96 per case Welch’s Fruit Snacks – ALL FLAVORS except school items
> $0.96 per case Gummi Factory – ALL FLAVORS
>
> Thank you,
> Kathy Ungaro
> ICBV, Business Manager
> (630)234-4444
>
> Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
> 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
> Chicago, IL 60604
>
>
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