[il-talk] Fwd: ICBV Office Update September 22, 2015
Denise Avant
davant1958 at gmail.com
Fri Sep 25 14:04:07 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 22, 2015
> Date: September 22, 2015 at 3:26:59 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 22, 2015
> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>
> *1) Calendar of Events
> *2) National Braille Press Awardee – Connor McLeod
> *3) Clyde Terry Appointed New Chairperson of the National Council on Disability
> *4) AppleVis on the release of iOS9
> *5) DRS “Illinois Works Together”
> *6) Leading Organizations of Americans with Disabilities Call for Reform of AbilityOne Program
> *7) Eyes on Success – NFB Performing Arts Division
> *8) Hadley School for the Blind
> Deaf-Blind Face-to-Face Interaction
> The Nature of Work is Changing. Are You Prepared?
> Staying Safe: Emergencies and Disasters
> *9) Chicago, IL Proposed Soda Tax Loses Traction at City Council Hearing
> *10) NAMA Debuts Fly-In-Advocacy Video
> *11) Appeals Court Backs Dismissal of Chocolate Price-Fixing Lawsuits
> *12) RSA Buying Group Information
> RSA/USG Top 20 Purchase Power Items
> Herr’s Chips Extra Purchase Power Rebate
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**1 Calendar of Events
> September 28, 2015 3:00 p.m. Eastern 2:00 p.m. Central
> WHAT: Conference Call
> WHERE: 1-877-394-5901 Passcode 8548927#
> WHY: To Share Information About CreditCard Processing Changes and National Pricing Being Offered by First Date
> Dear Committee Chair: A few weeks ago, the National Association of Blind Merchants announced an agreement with First Data that gives blind entrepreneurs national pricing on both credit card processing fees and the Clover which is a fully accessible processing system. In October, changes are coming in the way credit cards will be processed as a result of the microchip credit cards. These changes coincide with the launch of this national pricing plan that will save blind vendors money. In order to make sure all of our folks understand the changes that will be occurring and the opportunities that First Data can offer them in order to keep more of their money, we are going to do a conference call. We hope you will be able to join us and that you will share this with all of your blind vendors who accept credit cards.
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> Please understand that NABM makes no money off of the First Data program. Our only interest is to educate blind guys and help them keep more of their money. Please circulate this to your blind vendors. Alexandra Duke, who is the national First Data contact for Clover and this offer to blind entrepreneurs, will be conducting the call and answering your questions.
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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. Please make your reservations with the hotel by October 9, 2015 to get the special NFBI rate.
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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
> The cut-off for guests to make a reservation in the block is October 29th
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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://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**2 From the National Braille Press
> Awardee - Connor McLeod
> The now 14 year old Australian braille reader successfully campaigned his government to begin including tactile markings on their paper currency. Connor's advocacy supported by 57,000 signatures on his online petition convinced the Royal Bank of Australia to make a ruling for accessibility this past spring.
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> His story:
> RBA to introduce tactile banknotes after 13yo blind boy Connor McLeod campaigns for change
> PM – By Nance Haxton
> Updated Thu 19 Feb 2015, 3:38 PM AEDT
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> A 13-year-old blind boy's year-long campaign to ask the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to print tactile banknotes has finally paid off.
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> Connor McLeod's idea was sparked when he was given money for Christmas, but could not tell the amount he had.
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> "I received some notes at Christmas time and I kept having to ask Mum what they had given me," said Connor, who has been blind since birth due to a congenital disorder.
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> "I didn't touch notes because it was really annoying and embarrassing that I couldn't differentiate between them, but I could differentiate coins so I used to go around with only coins in my wallet getting stuff from the canteen with them.
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> "And then it just sort of hit me that my life isn't going to be all coins, so I thought I'd better make things a little easier, and easier for others as well."
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> The young New South Wales teenager - who has represented his school at state level athletics, rides a push bike, abseils, rock climbs, swims, and plays the drums and keyboard - started a petition to allow vision-impaired people to be able to tell the difference between denominations.
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> The Human Rights Commission and Vision Australia supported his campaign, and 57,000 people signed the petition.
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> The campaign culminated with a meeting last November with the RBA, where Connor lobbied the main decision makers for change.
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> "Words cannot explain how proud of my young man I am," his mother Ally Lancaster said.
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> "He spoke intelligently and passionately and factually and Michele Bullock from the RBA, during our meeting, actually said that she was suitably impressed at how well that he had done and she certainly didn't expect that from a young man of his age."
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> Now the RBA has announced it will add a tactile feature to all bank notes.
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> In a statement, RBA Governor Glenn Stevens said the new tactile features of banknotes will help vision impaired people tell the difference between denominations of Australian bank notes, along with the bright colours, large and bold numbers, and different sizes for bank notes.
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> Vision Australia advocacy general manager Maryanne Diamond said Connor was not alone in his frustration with bank notes and he has achieved a great deal for the community.
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> "What we found in Vision Australia in a recent survey is that 50 per cent of people who are totally blind are telling us that they feel that at times they have been short-changed, or given the wrong change when they've purchased something, simply because they can't quickly and easily and effectively distinguish notes," Ms Diamond said.
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> "So I think Connor should be really proud of himself because I think that's kind of made a big difference in the Reserve Bank talking with us, working with us and trying to find a solution for the next generation of notes."
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> Audio can be found at this link: http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-18/reserve-bank-to-print-tactile-banknotes-thanks-to/6143878 <http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-18/reserve-bank-to-print-tactile-banknotes-thanks-to/6143878>
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**3 From Lawrence Carter-Long, National Council on Disability
> Clyde Terry Appointed New Chairperson of the National Council on Disability
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> WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council on Disability (NCD) — an independent federal agency that advises the President, Congress and other federal agencies on disability policy – welcomes Clyde Terry as its new chairperson. The appointment was announced by the White House Friday, September 18.
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> Before being selected as NCD chair by President Obama, Terry was appointed by the Administration to serve two terms with the independent federal agency as a council member. Terry’s first term with NCD began in June 2011. He was reappointed for a second term in March 2014.
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> During his time at NCD, Terry also served as chair for NCD’s Policy Development & Program Evaluation Committee.
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> Under a provision in the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act signed into law on July 22, 2014 members of the National Council on Disability can be appointed by the President, the Senate Majority Leader, the Senate Minority Leader, the Speaker of the House, or the House Minority Leader. By law, NCD’s chairperson is appointed by the President.
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> While serving as chairperson of NCD, Terry will continue his role as Chief Executive Officer of Granite State Independent Living in Concord, New Hampshire where NCD plans to conduct its next quarterly meeting November 2 and 3.
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> “I am honored to continue the work of NCD with our members and stakeholders to advance the interests and increase the quality of opportunity for Americans with disabilities,” stated incoming NCD Chairperson Clyde Terry.
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> In addition, Terry and the current members and staff of NCD all extend their gratitude and collective thanks to outgoing members of the agency for their public service: Former Chairman Jeffrey Rosen, and members Ari Ne’eman, Chester Finn, Jonathan Kuniholm (Capt. (Ret) USMC), and Alice Wong.
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> Current NCD members include: Clyde Terry (Incoming Chair), Co-Vice Chairs Katherine Seelman, Ph.D. and Royal P. Walker, Jr., J.D., Gary Blumenthal, Janice Lehrer-Stein, Lynnae Ruttledge, Kamilah Oni Martin-Proctor, Benro T. Ogunyipe, Bob Brown, and Neil Romano.
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> Biography of Clyde Terry:
> Clyde Terry is the Chief Executive Officer of Granite State Independent Living in Concord, NH. Previously, Terry was the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Developmental Disabilities Council. His work has included spearheading a national coalition of disability organizations on election reform and election accessibility. In this role, he co-authored "Voters Denied Equal Access at the Polls; A Status Report of the Accessibility of Polling Places in the United States" in 2001. Terry received his B.S. from Emerson College and his J.D. from the Franklin Pierce Law Center, now the University of New Hampshire School of Law.
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> About the National Council on Disability (NCD):
> First established as an advisory Council within the Department of Education in 1978, NCD became an independent federal agency in 1984. In 1986, NCD recommended enactment of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and drafted the first version of the bill which was introduced in the House and Senate in 1988. Since enactment of the ADA in 1990, NCD has continued to play a leading role in crafting disability policy, and advising the President, Congress and other federal agencies on disability policies, programs, and practices.
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> Web link to release:
> http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/2015/clyde-terry-appointed-new-chairperson-national-council-disability <http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/2015/clyde-terry-appointed-new-chairperson-national-council-disability>
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> Contact:
> National Council on Disability
> 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850
> Washington, DC 20004
> 202-272-2004 Voice
> 202-272-2074 TTY
> 202-272-2022 Fax
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> Website:
> http://www.ncd.gov <http://www.ncd.gov/>
> NCD’s Facebook page:
> https://www.facebook.com/NCDgov <https://www.facebook.com/NCDgov>
> Follow NCD on Twitter:
> http://twitter.com/NatCounDis <http://twitter.com/NatCounDis>
> Sign up for regular email updates at:
> http://www.ncd.gov/subscribe <http://www.ncd.gov/subscribe>
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**4 From Flying Blind, LLC – several links from AppleVis with information on iOS9 which has been released.
> Have a look at the AppleVis site, as undoubtedly new iOS9 material will be added. Among the material already there is a podcast, "BlindMind What's New in iOS 9 for Braille Display Users:"
> http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/what-s-new-ios-9-braille-display-users <http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/what-s-new-ios-9-braille-display-users>
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> "What's New and Changed in iOS 9 Accessibility for Blind and Deaf-Blind Users:"
> http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-assistive-technology-braille-ios-news-opinion/what-s-new-and-changed-ios-9-accessibility <http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-assistive-technology-braille-ios-news-opinion/what-s-new-and-changed-ios-9-accessibility>
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> "iOS 9's Mainstream Features from a VoiceOver User's Perspective:"
> http://www.applevis.com/blog/ios-ios-apps-ipad-iphone-ipod-touch-news/ios-9s-mainstream-features-voiceover-users-perspective <http://www.applevis.com/blog/ios-ios-apps-ipad-iphone-ipod-touch-news/ios-9s-mainstream-features-voiceover-users-perspective>
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> "Apple Releases iOS 9, Bringing a Range of Enhancements and New Features:"
> http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-ios-ios-apps-news/apple-releases-ios-9-bringing-range-enhancements-and-new-features <http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-ios-ios-apps-news/apple-releases-ios-9-bringing-range-enhancements-and-new-features>
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**5 From Lori Zenner, DRS
> Dear DRS Community Partners:
> Please find attached (link below) a copy of “Illinois Works Together,” a joint communication from the partner agencies working to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This includes an update on key implementation activities as well as a timeline leading into next year. While much has been accomplished there is still much more to do as Illinois develops its 21st-century workforce system. In particular, DRS will be working on making strong connections that benefit participants in the vocational rehabilitation program, as well as advising one-stop partners on making locations and programs accessible to people with disabilities. It can also be viewed at:
> https://www2.illinoisworknet.com/DownloadPrint/Illinois%20Works%20Together%20-%20September%202015%20-%20Revised.pdf <https://www2.illinoisworknet.com/DownloadPrint/Illinois%20Works%20Together%20-%20September%202015%20-%20Revised.pdf>
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**6 Shared by Kristian Kuhnke, Nfbnet
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> CONTACTS:
> Chris Danielsen
> National Federation of the Blind
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
> cdanielsen at nfb.org <mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org>
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> Bethany Alvaré
> TASH
> (202) 540-9020
> balvare at tash.org <mailto:balvare at tash.org>
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> Leading Organizations of Americans with Disabilities Call for Reform of AbilityOne Program
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> Organizations Set Forth Seven Reform Principles
> Washington, DC (September 15, 2015): Seven leading organizations comprised of Americans with disabilities announced today that they are calling for reform of the AbilityOne Program and set forth seven principles for overhaul of the program, which affects hundreds of thousands of American workers with disabilities. The announcement was made by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), TASH, the National Council for Independent Living (NCIL), the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE), the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), and the United Spinal Association. The seven principles for reform put forward by the organizations are as follows:
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> 1. Commitment to the expressed integration mandate set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Olmstead v. L.C.: Segregation of people with disabilities in work sites, such as sheltered workshops and enclaves, is inconsistent with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. People with disabilities must be supported to lead fully integrated lives in their communities, including throughout their workday.
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> 2. Implementation and development of best practices for employment of people with significant disabilities: People employed by contracts negotiated through the AbilityOne procurement process must have their employment goals supported by providers implementing recognized best practices, such as Supported Employment and Customized Employment, that result in good jobs in the community.
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> 3. Elimination of conflicts of interest that contribute to exploitation, fraud, and abuse: Conflicts of interest in AbilityOne contract implementation are rampant, and must be identified and prohibited. These include determination of employee eligibility by community rehabilitation programs (CRPs) implementing contracts, as well as the use of contract funds for lobbying and other purposes.
> 4. Payment of prevailing wages and the elimination of subminimum-wage payments: Payment of subminimum wages to people with disabilities is intolerable in the United States. People with disabilities should be paid the prevailing wage for the task they are performing.
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> 5. Ensuring financial and operational transparency and accountability: AbilityOne contract use of funds must be transparent and readily available (online) to the public at every level, including the purpose and amount of funds used by the Central Nonprofit Agencies, executive compensation packages of nonprofits involved in the program, worker wage ranges, and purposes of funds used.
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> 6. Relationship with employer: The ultimate objective of a federally-sanctioned special procurement program should be to connect employees with mainstream employers, as opposed to having people with disabilities working for nonprofit entities under specialized, set-aside contracts.
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> 7. Prioritizing awarding of contracts available through the procurement process to disability-owned businesses, including self-employed individuals with disabilities: Rather than all contracts going to the non-profit organizations currently involved in the program, individuals with disabilities should be encouraged to compete for service contracts.
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> The AbilityOne Program must be brought up to contemporary standards of practice for supporting people with disabilities to access competitive integrated employment. When these reforms are adopted, an inspector general should be appointed to provide rigorous oversight to ensure that the days of exploitation and fraud are brought to an end.
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> Barb Trader, Executive Director of TASH, said: “The continued segregation of people with disabilities in employment is unjust, and the payment of subminimum wages is discriminatory and demeaning. Americans with disabilities must be freed from the overwhelming control of the entities that simultaneously determine their eligibility for services, administer those services, and function as their employers. The concentration of power in community rehabilitation programs and sheltered workshops is a fundamental flaw in the AbilityOne Program. Any federally-sanctioned program must be a positive force for workers with disabilities by providing them freedom, self-determination, and real employment and career development opportunities.”
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> Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: “The principles we are setting forth today reflect the hopes and aspirations of all Americans with disabilities. Neither AbilityOne nor any other program that purports to serve us can do so without reference to our own determinations on how to live the lives we want. We urge all other organizations of Americans with disabilities and like-minded service providers to join us in calling for an end to discrimination and low expectations, and to work with us for a future in which we, as Americans with disabilities, have full control over our destinies.”
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> About the National Federation of the Blind
> 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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> About TASH
> TASH is an international leader in disability advocacy. Founded in 1975, TASH advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with significant disabilities and support needs – those most vulnerable to segregation, abuse, neglect and institutionalization. TASH works to advance inclusive communities through research, education, and advocacy. The inclusive practices TASH validates through research have been shown to improve outcomes for all people. More information about TASH can be found at www.tash.org <http://www.tash.org/> .
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**7 This week on Eyes on Success:
> 1538 NFB Performing Arts Division (Sep. 16, 2015)
> The Performing Arts Division of the National Federation of the Blind offers many resources and opportunities for people interested in music, dance, and other aspects of performing. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jordy Stringer and Julie McGinnity about how members can connect and share experiences to improve skills, find employment, or just have fun!
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**8 From Hadley School for the Blind
> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>Seminars at Hadley Presents: Deaf-Blind Face-to-Face Interaction <https://us-mg4.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc&.rand=c0sm6f01nd443#1>
> Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
> Time: 1:00 PM CDT, 18:00 GMT
> Today’s technology can make communication more effective. Learn more about how both high and low tech solutions can assist individuals with combined vision and hearing loss interact more effectively in face-to-face situations.
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> Join Seminars at Hadley as the Coordinator of the New York Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program, Scott Davert, discusses face-to-face communications technology options.
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> 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.
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> 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 Deaf-Blind Face-to-Face Interaction on September 23. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=795798&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D291>
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>Seminars at Hadley Presents: The Nature of Work is Changing. Are You Prepared? <https://us-mg4.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc&.rand=c0sm6f01nd443#2>
> Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2015
> Time: 10:00 AM CDT, 15:00 GMT
> Globalization has significantly affected how employers hire and treat their workers. Would you like to learn more about these effects, and how you can prepare for them?
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> Join Seminars at Hadley as licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Lauri Dishman discusses recent shifts in the traditional workplace model and what job seekers will need to face these changes with greater poise and confidence.
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> 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. R <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=795798&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D291>egister Now for Nature of Work on September 30. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=795798&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FSeminarDetails.asp%3Fsid%3D292>
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>S <https://us-mg4.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc&.rand=c0sm6f01nd443#3>taying Safe: Emergencies and Disasters <https://us-mg4.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=sbc&.rand=c0sm6f01nd443#3>
> Don't be caught unprepared once an emergency occurs. Take this Hadley course to learn about basic emergency and disaster planning; how to prepare for fire and weather-related emergencies; and the potential devastation brought on by floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes. Sign up and learn more on our website. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=795798&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FShowCourseDetail.asp%3Fcourseid%3DSAF-101>
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> Learn more and subscribe to Seminars at Hadley Podcasts. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=16457095&msgid=795798&act=3JPY&c=225701&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fhadley.edu%2FPodcasts.asp>
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**9 From Vending Market Watch - Chicago, IL: Proposed Soda Tax Loses Traction At City Council Hearing
> A proposed penny-per-ounce sugary beverage tax in Chicago, IL, failed to gain traction at a city council hearing earlier this week, according to the Chicago Tribune. The tax would apply to beverages with at least 5 grams of sugar per 12 ounces and could raise an estimated $134 million for the city.
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> The tax has not been called for a vote. Alderman George Cardenas had pushed the tax after Mayor Rahm Emanuel asked for ideas to generate more revenue.
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**10 From Vending Market Watch - NAMA Debuts Fly-In Advocacy Video
> *I will attach a picture. It appears that the Blind Vendors were represented well in Washington DC; watch the video in the link below.
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> CHICAGO – September 22, 2015 – NAMA announced today that a new advocacy video featuring interviews and coverage from the association’s inaugural fly-in this summer is now available on www.NAMAvoice.org.
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> “The fly-in was a tremendous example of advocacy in action, and this video brings that idea to life” said Eric Dell, NAMA SVP of Government Affairs. “It helps demonstrate the importance of making our industry’s presence known in Washington and of forging relationships with legislators and helping them to understand how their votes in Congress directly affect the businesses in their home states,” he continued.
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> “I encourage all of our members to take a few moments to watch the video and hear from this year’s participants about their experiences. You just might be inspired to join us in D.C. next year!”
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> More than 200 NAMA members and industry leaders convened in Washington D.C. in July for the association’s inaugural industry fly-in, NAMA Takes the Hill. Attendees representing 35 states and the District of Columbia took part in more than 180 meetings with elected officials and their staffs from both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Discussions focused on three major issues - Calorie Disclosure/Health and Wellness, the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act and Coin and Currency. Some of the largest state delegations included Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and California.
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> “The fly-in was an energizing event and this video captures the excitement! I can’t wait to attend next year and I urge you to watch this video and plan to attend this important event next July in Washington, D.C.,” said Jeff Smith, NAMA’s Government Affairs Committee Chair.
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> To view the video directly, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwRrDYFxlKE <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwRrDYFxlKE>
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> Founded in 1936, NAMA is the association representing the $25 billion U.S. vending and refreshment service industry. With more than 1250 member companies – including many of the world’s most recognized brands – NAMA provides advocacy, education and research for its membership. Visit NAMA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**11 From NCA Smart Brief -
> Appeals court backs dismissal of chocolate price-fixing lawsuits against Big 3 U.S. candy makers By Matt Miller mmiller at pennlive.com <mailto:mmiller at pennlive.com>
>
> A federal appeals court has upheld a U.S. Middle District Court judge's dismissal of 91 consolidated antitrust lawsuits by chocolate customers who accused the nation's three biggest candy makers of price-fixing.
>
> The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit was issued this week, 19 months after Middle District Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner granted summary judgment motions The Hershey Company, Mars Inc. and Nestle U.S.A. Inc. filed to kill the legal attacks.
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> Conner concluded in his ruling that there wasn't sufficient evidence to support claims by grocery and drug stores and other retailers that the candy makers colluded on price increases three times between 2002 and 2007.
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> The customers, who have been waging the legal battle for nine years, cited a price-fixing scandal in Canada as a basis for their suits. That involved the Canadian subsidiaries of the U.S. firms.
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> In the appeals court's 52-page opinion, Circuit Judge D. Michael Fisher seconded Conner's conclusion that the evidence of price-fixing in the U.S. market was unconvincing. "We agree...that the Canadian conspiracy evidence in ambiguous and does not support inference of a U.S. conspiracy," Fisher wrote.
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> The people in the Canadian scheme were different than those involved in the U.S. market, Fisher noted, and "the evidence that the chocolate manufacturers in the United States knew of the unlawful Canadian conspiracy is weak."
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> <applewebdata://96E14B35-7F75-41FB-98B4-3B9002FFE332>**12 RSA Buying Group Information
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>
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> Thank you,
> Kathy Ungaro
> (630)234-4444
>
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