[il-talk] Small Challenge Update

[NFB Related Robert A Hansen]

Thank you Rose

Robert H


On 2/21/2014 6:59 AM, Rose Sloan wrote:
> Dear NFBI,
>
> I am happy to announce that we doubled the letters sent to Reps and
> Senators yesterday. We are up to 4!!  This is okay... but WE CAN DO BETTER.
>   Please take some time over the weekend to write your Reps and Senators if
> you have not already.  Below, please find emails that I thought were
> especially well done.  Feel free to use it as a template for your letters.
>
> As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at
> RSloan at nfb.org.  Don't forget to cc me on your notes to Reps and Senators.
>   (I'll stop bugging you guys if you do! :) )
>
> Take care,
>
> Rose
>
> LETTER TO REPS:
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I am writing today to request that Representative Foster sign on as a
> co-sponsor of HR 831 and HR 3505.  As a blind individual residing in
> Naperville I want to express the importance of these bills to the
> disability community.
>
>
>
> HR 831 phases out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which
> allows employers to pay disabled workers subminimum wages.  There is no
> reasonable argument in a civilized society for employees with disabilities
> to be paid less than their peers without disabilities.
>
> This practice must end and this legislation will do just that.
>
>
>
> HR 3505 will create accessibility guidelines so that post-secondary
> institutions know what accessibility means for blind students.  Blind
> students are at a distinct disadvantage compared with their sighted peers
> when it comes to access to technology, course materials and other aspects
> of learning.
>
>
>
> I appreciate Representative Foster's consideration of this legislation. I
> expect that after spending time reviewing the legislation he will certainly
> lend his support to the passage of these important bills.  Please feel free
> to contact me with any questions via email at _____________ or via phone at
> ____________.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> LETTER TO SENATORS:
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I am writing today to seek Senator Dirbin's co-sponsorship of S 556 and S
> 346.  As a blind resident of Illinois I want the Senator to understand the
> importance of these bills to the disability community.
>
>
>
> The Air Carrier Access Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of
> disability by airlines, but it was written before the emergence of
> modern-day technology. In flight services are inaccessible to blind
> travelers despite readily-available solutions, resulting in segregation and
> substandard service. S 556 calls for in flight services in air travel to be
> accessible to blind passengers.
>
>
>
> Currently, 100% service disabled veterans do not qualify for the program
> "space available." This program allows retired veterans to ride on military
> aircraft for free if space is available.  As 100% disabled veterans became
> disabled while serving our country, I think it makes sense for them to be
> included in this program and S 346 would allow that to happen.
>
>
>
> I appreciate the Senator's consideration of these bills.  I am certain that
> after reviewing the legislation the Senator will lend his support to the
> passage of the legislation.  If you have any questions you may contact me
> via email at ___________ or via phone at _____________.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
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