[il-talk] Letters of Support: Repeal 14c

[Leslie Hamric]

What about icb?     Equip  for equality? What about horizons  or Second Sense? Or what about progress Center for Independent living? Or any of the other independent living centers in Illinois? Just some ideas I'm throwing out.
Leslie

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On Mar 17, 2014, at 3:30 PM, Rose Sloan <rosesloan920 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi NFBI,
> 
> Last week, Anil and I met with Senator Durbin's labor staffer, Trevor.  He
> sincerely understands our concerns with WIA.  He also understands the
> importance of HR 831.
> 
> In order to strengthen our case, Trevor said that he would like to see
> letters of support from other organizations in Illinois that express their
> concerns with WIA, particularly Section 511, or that in general would like
> to see the repeal of 14 c.
> 
> *Do any of you know of any organizations that you could ask to write
> letters of support?  * We already have a letter from the Chicago Lighthouse
> and I have an e-mail chain with Access Living (along with articles) stating
> their position.  But the more letters we can generate, the stronger
> Trevor's case will be when he presents this issue to Senator Durbin.
> 
> I know I am asking of a lot from you guys, but making substances changes
> for Americans with disabilities isn't easy.  Please use this thread as a
> brain storming arena of potential organizations that might be willing to
> support us.  Alternatively, feel free to email me directly your ideas.  I
> reach out to organizations often, and oftentimes they do support our
> initiatives.
> 
> Thanks for all that you do.
> 
> Rose
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