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

[Kelly Pierce]

DAWWN, Access Living, and the other centers for independent living
support the repeal of 14C but also support Section 511.  I have
approached Equip for Equality and they are setting up a meeting to
discuss the issue with the disability community. I have reached out to
Anil to participate by telephone conference at this meeting. the
organization is aware that parts of the disability rights movement
oppose 511 while others support it.  Leadership there is working to
sort out their position.  Nationally, their trade association supports
511.

Kelly



On 3/17/14, Edwin <conibodyworks at gmail.com> wrote:
> Also with DAWWN, which is Rene's group there is Gary Arnold at Accessliving
> who represents, Little People Of America.
> 312-640-2100.  Who supports this legislation.
> Durbin is very familiar with both groups since we have visited his office
> many times and Trevor is quite familiar with both groups housed at
> Accessliving.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: il-talk [mailto:il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> pattischang at gmail.com
> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 4:38 PM
> To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [il-talk] Letters of Support: Repeal 14c
>
> Renee Luna has a group in support of its repeal. Also, the White House has
> been very vocal in its support. I will send contacts for both tonight.
>
>
> Patti S. Gregory-Chang
> NFBI President
> NFB Scholarship Comm. Chair
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> 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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