[il-talk] Fwd: ICBV Office Update September 7, 2015
Denise Avant
davant1958 at gmail.com
Wed Sep 9 10:09:26 UTC 2015
Denise R. Avant
President, National Federation Of The Blind Of Illinois
Live the life you want
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> From: Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: ICBV Office Update September 7, 2015
> Date: September 7, 2015 at 12:18:25 PM CDT
> To: Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
> Reply-To: Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors <icbv at sbcglobal.net>
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> ICBV Office Update
> September 7, 2015
> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>
> *1) Calendar of Events
> *2) Emanuel Green-Lights Quick City Council Hearings on Sugar Tax
> *3) Cullen & Associates – Session Update
> *4) AppleVis Notable Aps – AudioBoom, free
> *5) Eyes on Success – Cell Therapy for Rentinal Disease
> *6) Hadley School for the Blind – Putting the “Grand” Back in Grandparenting
> *7) Hadley School for the Blind – Movement, Mobility and More
> *8) Former Lighthouse President James M. Kesteloot Elected to Lead Presidentially-Appointed Commission
> *9) NFB President Notebook
> *10) Free E-Book; Building The Lives WE Want: The Seventy-Fifth Anniversary History of the National Federation of the Blind
> *11) Distributor News from Vistar
> *12) Broker News Hoffman Vogler, Lee Chota
> *13) RSA Buying Group Information
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**1 Calendar of Events
> September 19, 2015 4:00 p.m. NFB of Illinois will be gathering at the Changs' house again for Oktoberfest in September. Please mark your calendars. We will start at 4:00. This is a fund raiser. Cost is $25 and includes your first beverage. Please contact Patti Chang with questions or to RSVP at 773-307-6440 or pattischang at gmail.com <mailto:pattischang at gmail.com>. Proceeds go to the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois.
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> October 30 – 31, 2015 National Federation of the Blind of Illinois State Conference
> From Denise Avant: Hello all,
> Planning is underway for the 2015 NFBI State convention. The dates for convention are October 30-November 1, 2015. The convention will be held at the Chicago Naperville Marriott in Naperville Illinois. You can start making your hotel reservations if you have not already done so. Rates are $93 a night.
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> The application to pre register for State convention will be on the website soon. Note, registering at the hotel is different from pre registering for State convention. In any case, you must register for convention in order to receive the convention rate. The deadline to pre register will be October 16, 2015. I am working on the flier and agenda.
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> If anyone wishes to apply for convention assistance, you can find the Chappell Dennis form on our website at www.nfbofillinois.org <http://www.nfbofillinois.org/> or you can e-mail me. The cutoff date for convention assistance will be September 1. You must have the application into me by that date. You can send them to me by e-mail at davant1958 at gmail.com <mailto:davant1958 at gmail.com> . If there are questions, you can e-mail me or call me at 773-991-8050.
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> Our state convention registration is now available online. To register online for our 2015 convention which is the weekend of October 30th, visit www.nfbofillinois.org <http://www.nfbofillinois.org/> . Just click on the convention link. Our bulletin is pasted in for those who want additional information. For those who cannot register online, an application in Word format is also available.
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> November 20 -21, 2015 - ICBV Fall Conference in Springfield, IL at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield-a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.
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> ** Correction, Award Banquet cost reduced to $30.00
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> From: Mr. Raven Pulliam, Program Administrator, BEPB
> Mr. John Gordon, ICBV Chairman
> Re: Fall Training Conference
> Once again it is that time of year and our Fall Training Conference will be held at the President Abraham Lincoln, Double Tree Hilton, 701 East Adams Springfield, IL 62701 beginning at 6:00 pm Friday November 20th and will end with an Awards Luncheon on Saturday November 21st at approximately 1:00 pm. Travel, lodging and normal per diem can be vouchered back to the state. Your lodging reimbursement will be based on single occupancy any additional costs incurred by additional guests will be your expense.
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> Due to the financial restraints and lack of having a budget in place you will need to make lodging reservations on your own. Please contact the President Abraham Lincoln, Double Tree Hilton direct at 217-544-8800 as soon as possible. The deadline to ensure the group rate is Thursday, October 29, 2015. Please state that you are with Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors to obtain group rates. Also, do not use the internet as you must call to make your reservation in order to receive said group rate.
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> This conference is mandatory. However, if there is medical or personal issue that you need to attend to you should contact Matt Cunningham, Director of Personnel and Training. Matt Cunningham is to be excused from this event. Training is mandatory in order to maintain your ongoing certification and in the case of a medical or personal reason that might not allow your attendance. Make up training will be made available at a later date.
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> The Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors will have a full Committee meeting as well as Sub-Committee meetings on Friday, November 20th. Someone from our Central office will be contacting you to find out whether or not you will be attending the Awards luncheon on Saturday. One ticket will be provided for all Vendors, recent graduates, and staff. However, if you are bringing additional guests you will need to send a check to the Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors office in the amount of $30.00 per person no later than November 5, 2015. Please make checks payable to ICBV, write Fall Banquet in the memo and send it to 53 W. Jackson Blvd. suite 502, Chicago, IL 60604.
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> If anyone indicates that they will be attending the awards banquet and cannot make it for some reason you will need to call Dawn Moushon at 217-558-2321 at least 72 hours prior to our Fall Training Conference or you will be responsible for full payment of to ICBV.
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> Please be on the lookout for an additional memo as we get closer to the date, with the completed agendas and banquet information.
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> We look forward to seeing you there.
> Thank You
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> December 9, 2015 Save the Date – Illinois School for the Visually Impaired & Mary Bryant senior home annual IABM sponsored Christmas Party. Donations can be sent to IABM @ 53 W. Jackson Blvd. suite 502, Chicago, IL 60604 it’s never too early to start pulling the funds together to enable IABM to get all of the students and seniors Christmas gifts. Also scarves are already being handmade, remember donated (mostly) solid color hats and gloves are always appreciated too.
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**2 Shared by Donnie Anderson, Vice Chairman, ICBV
> Emanuel green-lights quick City Council hearings on sugar tax
> Written By Fran Spielman Posted: 08/31/2015, 08:47pm
> It looks like a proposed penny-an-ounce tax on sugary soft drinks just might be working its way onto the smorgasbord of tax and fee increases served up by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
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> Ald. George Cardenas (12th), chairman of the City Council’s Committee on Health and Environmental Protection, said Monday that Emanuel has asked him to hold a hearing on the issue before Sept. 22 when the mayor is scheduled to unveil his 2016 budget.
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> “The mayor is supportive of my efforts to have the hearing and see the tax approved. He’s supportive of the fact that this makes sense from a health standpoint and from a budgetary standpoint. Taxing soda saves lives. We all agree on that,” Cardenas said.
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> “It’s not just gobbling up the money and putting it into the corporate fund. It’s financing wellness, education and sports programs that help kids avoid the pitfalls of obesity,” he said. “We’ll be a healthier city for it. This is one of the best decisions that can be made from a health and budgetary standpoint.”
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> The mayor’s office confirmed that Emanuel has asked Cardenas to hold a hearing, but refused to say whether the tax on sugary soft drinks would be included in the tax package that’s expected to include a massive property tax increase, a first-ever, suburban-style garbage collection fee and a tax on smokeless tobacco products.
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> “The mayor has been clear that he is listening to all ideas brought to him to address both the structural deficit and the upcoming police and fire pension payment. Gathering information and public input is part of the budget process when it comes to determining which options are viable and which are not,” the mayor’s communications director Kelley Quinn wrote in an email.
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> “That’s why we have had multiple meetings with aldermen regarding revenue and efficiencies, and [is] having three budget forums to solicit ideas from the public.”
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**3 Shared by Tom Cullen, Cullen & Associates – Session Update
> The Illinois House reconvened this week for a two day overtime session. The Senate is set to reconvene in Session on September 9th. The House will next reconvene on September 24.
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> There is still no compromise on the Fiscal Year 2016 budget or Governor Rauner’s Turn Around Agenda. The state is now beginning its third month without an operating fiscal budget. Absent a budget, any fiscal year 16 payments that are being paid by the Comptroller are being paid under consent decrees, court orders and continuing appropriations. According to the Illinois Comptroller, the state is currently facing a $5.1 billion backlog in unpaid bills, including $2.2 billion in estimated vouchers still sitting at state agencies. In the absence of a state budget, those figures are expected to increase.
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> This week’s over-time session seemed more like a veto session with the Illinois House taking action on a number of Governor Rauner’s vetoes and amendatory vetoes. At this time, the Governor has vetoed 42 bills, Item Vetoed 1 bill, and Amendatorily Vetoed 20 bills. According to the Illinois Constitution, the chamber of origin must “enter the Governor’s objections (the veto) upon its journal” on the next session day and then that chamber has 15 days to officially act on the Governor’s vetoes. The other chamber then has 15 days to consider the veto after the override passes the chamber of origin. Traditionally, the Illinois Legislature holds a separate Fall Veto Session to contemplate responses to the Governor’s action. However, with the continuous overtime session this year, the Legislature has been forced to consider action on the Governor’s vetoes prior to even reaching an agreement on the current fiscal year’s budget. Today the House considered 11 vetoes. Of those, 1 motion to override the Governor’s veto passed and 10 motions to override the governor’s vetoes failed.
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> The most controversial veto override considered by the House this week was the motion to override the total veto of SB 1229. The bill is now effectively dead. The legislation, which passed last May, provides that an independent arbitrator can decide the fate of the state’s labor contract if negotiations stall. The state employee unions and the Governor’s office both engaged in extensive lobbying efforts on behalf of their positions. The current contract expired on June 30th. The Senate previously voted last month to override the Governor’s veto. The House Republican Caucus was united against the veto override meaning all 71 House Democrats needed to be present and support the motion. Although all 71 Democrats answered the attendance roll call, not all members were in attendance and in the end not all in attendance voted for the bill. The bill failed 68-34-9.
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> After months of negotiations and bipartisan support, comprehensive legislation designed to combat heroin abuse in Illinois (HB1 ) passed the Illinois General Assembly in May. The legislation strengthens prescription drug monitoring, increases availability of overdose medication, enhances penalties for doctor shopping, creates medication take-back programs, expands Medicaid coverage for opioid dependence medications and antagonists and requires health insurance to provide coverage for at least one opioid antagonist. Over the summer, Governor Rauner amendatorily vetoed HB 1 to eliminate the Medicaid funding provisions. Today, with bipartisan support, the House overrode the Governor’s amendatory veto by a vote of 105-5-0. The bill now heads to the Senate.
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> Below is a listing of other action taken by the House this week.
> An attempt by the House to override the Governor’s Amendatory veto of HB 219 failed in the House. The underlying bill deals with the disconnection and separation of fire district territory. The governor used his amendatory veto powers to add local government consolidation language. The bill is now dead.
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> Legislation, SB 0570, which essentially blocks the governor’s attempt to use a new administrative rule to limit eligibility and enrollment in the state’s subsidized child care program failed in the House. The bill came up one vote short and could be considered again at a time when all 71 House Democrats are in attendance.
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> The House adopted an amendment to add an immediate effective date to HB 972 which would block the Governor’s Office’s move to change “determination of need” scores for services for the elderly. The bill was not called for a vote on final passage.
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> The House failed to override the Governor’s total veto of HB 3507 which would keep services for DCFS wards until the age of 21. The motion failed by a vote of 66-8-30. The bill is now dead.
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> The House approved the concurrence of Senate Amendment # 1 to HB 2482 which sets the current determination of need score in statute. The DON would be set at 37. The bill effectively blocks the Governor’s attempt to change the DON score via administrative rule. The bill now heads to the Governor.
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**4 Shared by AppleVis
> Notable App Updates
> AudioBoom (Free)
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**5 Shared on blindtlk – This Week on Eyes on Success
> 1536 Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Disease (Sep. 2 2015)
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> Pam Retzloff was legally blind since birth due to a congenital retinal disease. Starting in her 20's her vision progressively worsened until she was left with a tiny dim visual field. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Pam about a stem cell treatment she had in late 2014 including what the process and recovery have been like and how her vision is evolving.
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> The audio and show notes for this episode can be found at:
> www.EyesOnSuccess.net <http://www.eyesonsuccess.net/>
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**6 From Hadley School for the Blind
> Seminars at Hadley Presents: Putting the "Grand" Back in Grandparenting
> Date: Thursday, September 10, 2015
> Time: 2:00 PM CDT, 19:00 GMT
> Grandparenting has been described as being one of the most joyous experiences of growing older. However, grandparents facing the challenges of age-related vision loss often feel their joy diminished by fear and worry:
> How will I be able to care for and play with my grandchild?
> What should I tell my grandchildren about my vision?
> How can I bond with and remain connected to my grandchild?
> While concerns are valid and real, they need not rob grandparents of treasured moments with grandchildren.
> Just in time for National Grandparents Day, join Seminars at Hadley as three Hadley instructors share suggestions and resources for putting the “grand” back in grandparenting after vision loss.
> Instructors Grandma Sharon Howerton, blind and grandmother of 5; Debbie Worman, Family Education instructor; and Jennifer Ottowitz, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist all have had extensive experience working with grandparents in a variety of settings.
> Ed Haines, a member of Hadley’s Seminars team, will moderate this 60-minute seminar. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar.
> This seminar is an audio presentation. Space in this seminar is limited. Please only register if you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=794885&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D289>Register Now for Grandparenting on September 10. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=794885&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D289>
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**7 From Hadley School for the Blind
> Seminars at Hadley Presents: Movement, Mobility and More
> Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2015
> Time: 10:00 AM CDT, 15:00 GMT
> Movement and physical activity can offer a world of benefits to your health and well-being. Would you like to learn more about these positive outcomes and how to make exercise a part of your daily routine?
> Join Seminars at Hadley as Bill Kociaba, a 30-year instructor in exercise and fitness, discusses exercise, nutrition and health. Larry Muffett, a member of Hadley’s Seminars team will moderate this 60-minute seminar. A question and answer session will be included as part of the seminar.
> This seminar is an audio-only seminar. Space in this seminar is limited. Please only register if you are available to attend so that others are not closed out. Register Now for Movement on September 16. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=794885&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D290>
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> From all of us at Hadley, have a great holiday weekend!
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> Learn more and subscribe to Seminars at Hadley Podcasts. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=794885&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FPodcasts.asp>
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**8 Shared by the Chicago Lighthouse
> Former Lighthouse President James M. Kesteloot Elected to Lead Presidentially-Appointed Commission
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> James M. Kesteloot, immediate past president and current board member of The Chicago Lighthouse, has been elected Chairperson of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission®.
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> The Commission is responsible for administering the AbilityOne® Program, one of the largest employment sources for Americans who are blind or have significant disabilities. Providing more than 45,000 job opportunities nationwide in FY2014 alone, the AbilityOne Program delivers quality product and service solutions to Federal customers and is an important part of the U.S. military industrial base.
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> Kesteloot, who had a distinguished career of more than 40 years with The Lighthouse before his retirement in 2008, was first named to the Commission by President Obama in 2010. He is widely respected as a national advocate in assisting people who are visually impaired in securing employment.
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> “I am honored to serve as the next Chairperson of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission,” he said. “I envision a strong team going forward as we work to find new and innovative ways to increase employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities.”
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> Kesteloot has served as Vice Chairperson since July 2011, and is the Chair of the Employment Growth Subcommittee.
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> Among his many awards and citations is the prestigious Migel Medal, which Kesteloot received from the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) in 2014 for his “outstanding achievements in the fields of blindness and low vision.”
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**9 Shared by Denise Avant, President NFB of Illinois
> (NFB) President’s Notebook
> National Federation of the Blind
> Mark A. Riccobono
> officeofthepresident at nfb.org <mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>
> (410) 659-9314
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> Dear Fellow Federationists,
> We had a great victory in our battle for accessible information last week. We were successful in getting the New York City schools to postpone a contract slated to go to Amazon for the provision of digital ebooks to all students. Amazon reports having a similar agreement with 130 other school systems. Please continue to watch for contracts of this type and ensure that they contain real requirements for accessibly. Our Kindle books <https://nfb.org/kindle-books> page on our website contains up-to-date information about our work with Amazon and provides detailed comparisons of accessibility features that Amazon has failed to implement.
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> On another note, Natalie Shaheen who has served as director of education for us will be pursuing her PhD full time. Natalie will continue to work with us on our STEM initiative, but all other education program questions should now be directed to Anil Lewis. Of course, Natalie continues to be an active member of the National Federation of the Blind as she pursues her advanced degree.
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> Critical actions this week:
> I cancelled the protest planned for last week when New York City schools agreed to postpone the vote on the $30 million Amazon contract implement the ebook marketplace. More details can be found in the Daily News article http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/e-books-nyc-public-schools-leave-blind-advocates-article-1.2336926?cid=bitly <http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/e-books-nyc-public-schools-leave-blind-advocates-article-1.2336926?cid=bitly> and in the Education Week article http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/marketplacek12/2015/08/30_million_amazon_contract_in_ny_city_schools_held_up_by_accessibility_concerns.html <http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/marketplacek12/2015/08/30_million_amazon_contract_in_ny_city_schools_held_up_by_accessibility_concerns.html>.
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> News:
> St. Louis City Ordinance:
> The National Federation of the Blind of Missouri, the most active advocacy organization of blind people in the state, applauded the St. Louis Board of Aldermen today for passing an ordinance that will ensure that workers with disabilities within the city limits of St. Louis will be guaranteed the same wages that able-bodied workers receive. Prior versions of the ordinance (B.B. 83), included an exemption which permitted the payment of subminimum wages to people with disabilities, but the final version of the ordinance removed that exemption.
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> Onkyo Braille Essay Contest:
> The Onkyo Corporation is again sponsoring a Braille essay contest for people of all ages. Contest winners receive cash prizes valued from $500 to $2,000. Essays must be received by September 13. The link for full information and application for the contest is http://www.nfb.org/onkyo-braille-essay-contest http://www.nfb.org/onkyo-braille-essay-contest <http://www.nfb.org/onkyo-braille-essay-contest> . Please help spread the word!
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> NFB GWR Posters:
> We are making plans to have posters made featuring the image from our GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title. The plan will be to make these posters available to affiliates in batches of 100. These posters could be used as incentives to donors or in other ways our affiliates find to build our organization. Please watch for news about this new offering very soon.
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> Reminders:
> Meet the Blind Month Membership Drive:
> You should have received a message last week about KIT (Keep in Touch) event, a community open house to be held in the month of October. If you have any questions, contact Jeannie Massay at 405-600-0695 or at Jeannie.massay at nfbok.org <mailto:Jeannie.massay at nfbok.org> . You can also contact Danielle Trevino at 410-659-9314, extension 2358, or at dtrevino at nfb.org <mailto:dtrevino at nfb.org> .
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> Ensuring Digital Accessibility through Process and Policy
> Dr. Jonathan Lazar, Dan Goldstein and Anne Taylor collaborated to produce a new book that will serve as the "bible" on accessibility. To purchase either an accessible electronic or print copy go to http://store.elsevier.com/ <http://store.elsevier.com/> . Interested NFB members can use the promo code "LAZAR40" to get a 40 percent discount. The electronic version uses the new epub3 standard.
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> Order Your Own Personalized GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Certificate of Participation:
> Remember that time we made history and broke a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest umbrella mosaic?! Well, now you can order proof of your accomplishment. For an accessible ordering process, please contact the NFB Independence Market at (410) 659-9314, extension 2216 or IndependenceMarket at nfb.org <mailto:IndependenceMarket at nfb.org> , Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. The Market will be taking orders for certificates until September 30, 2015.
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> Dates to keep in mind:
> Fall conventions <https://nfb.org/state-conventions>
> October 2-4, 2015: NFB STEM2U Leadership Academy
> November 4, 2015: Web Accessibility Training Day <https://nfb.org/web-accessibility-day>
> November 5-7, 2015: NFB STEM2U Arizona
> March 3-5, 2016: NFB STEM2U San Francisco
> May 19-21, 2016: NFB STEM2U Minneapolis
> June 19-25, 2016: NFB EQ (first iteration)
> July 31-August 6, 2016 (second iteration)
> August, 2016: WBU-ICEVI General Assembly
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> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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> Mark A. Riccobono, President
> National Federation of the Blind
> 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
> Baltimore, Maryland 21230
> Phone: (410) 659-9314
> Fax: (410) 659-5129
> Email: officeofthepresident at nfb.org <mailto:officeofthepresident at nfb.org>
> Twitter: @Riccobono and @NFB_Voice
> Web: www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org/>
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**10 Shared by David Andrews via nfbnet
> The new, free ebook; (Building The Lives We Want: The Seventy-Fifth Anniversary History of the National Federation of the Blind) is now available. Use the link below to access options for reading the book including iBooks, Voice Dream Reader, computer, Kindle and hardware book readers. The page contains instructions on how to read the ebook via all of these formats. As the Acknowledgements and Appreciations section says, in part; "It is not the work of an individual setting forth alone to record our struggles and achievements. Instead, it came into being through the collective effort of a dedicated authors, researchers, and technology wizards. It brings together the knowledge and reflections of men and women who have played active roles in the National Federation of the Blind." https://nfb.org/pubs/building-the-lives-we-want <https://nfb.org/pubs/building-the-lives-we-want>
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**11 Distributor News from Vistar, Beth Koeppen
> Manufacturers' Price Change Information
> The following general information is provided to assist in your planning and purchasing.
> Effective:
> 10/1/2015 7% increase on Monster
> 9/1/2015 Bosco's Pizza 10% increase
> 9/1/2015 Don Miguel 19-22% increase on items containing eggs
> 9/1/2015 Mrs. Freshley's 1-19% increase, see price book
> 9/1/2015 Kellogg's 4-6% increase, see price book
> 8/1/2015 Sconza 4% increase on Sour Worms
>
> New Items
> FRI44394 Chester Hot Fries Frito
> KAR08440 Chocolate Cranberry Combo Kar Nut
> BNF01147 Honey Graham Sticks Back to Nature
> BNF01148 Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies Back to Nature
> BNF01047 Crispy Cheddar Crackers Back to Nature
> BNF01036 Crispy Cheddar Crackers Caddy Back to Nature
> BNF01143 Mini Chocolate Chunk Cookies Caddy Back to Nature
> BNF01935 Snackwell Bites Mini Chocolate Chip Back to Nature
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**12 Broker News from Hoffman Vogler, Lee Chota
> Start off September healthier with these products available to the marketplace-
> Spelt Right- 100% whole grain, Spelt berries are related to wheat.
> While not Gluten free the 1 oz Spelt Chips will meet the
> USDA School Requirements. They have three flavors, Honey Mustard, Honey BBQ, and Sea Salt.
>
> Voortman has released two USDA school compliant cookies;
> Chocolate Chip and Strawberry Filled, these come packed 72/1.62oz
>
> Vintage Italia has five flavors of Pasta Chips; Garlic in Olive Oil, Marinara, Spicy Tomato, Alfredo, and Sea Salt. These tasty, better for you snack items come packed 45/1oz bags
>
> Orchard Bar is a Premium Fruit & Nut bar with natural ingredients and is non-GMO and Gluten free. Available in 7 flavors they come packed 9/12ct. in a 1.4 oz size
>
> Don’t forget the White Castle-the Sausage, Egg, & Cheese sandwich, this is on promo at $.64/case all month.
>
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> <applewebdata://B1236328-86A0-4E28-87ED-DC31737D3975>**13 RSA Buying Group Information
> PurchasePower Deal!!
> Mondelez!!
> Don’t Miss Out on the Q315 Mondelez Promotion on PurchasePower!!
> SS Oreo Chocolate Sandwich $0.96 440000374200 48 2 oz.
> Golden Oreo $1.20 193200159300 120 1.8 oz.
> Place your orders Today through September 30th, 2015.
>
> Purchase Power Deal!!
> Mars Ice Cream!
> Mars Snickers and Twix Ice Cream
> $3.00 per Case on PurchasePower!!
> Snickers Ice Cream Impulse Bar 47677482484 2.8 oz.
> Twix Ice Cream Impulse Bar 47677474205 3.0 oz.
> Through September 30th, 2015.
>
> PurchasePower Deal!! Aquafina
> Aquafina 20 oz. Bottles
> Now in PurhasePower!!
> $1.00 per Case!!
> Aquafina 20 oz. Bottles $1.00 012000001598 2 20 oz.
> Co-op Allotment 150,000 cases
> Member Capped at 5,000 cases
> Place Orders September 1st through September 30th 2015.
> Offer good through your PARTICIPATIING Pepsi Bottler Only…
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> Thank you,
> Kathy Ungaro
> (630)234-4444
>
> Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
> 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
> Chicago, IL 60604
> (312)663-3007
>
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