[IL-Talk] Wonderful News! FW: Update on IL Accessible Vote by Mail

[Mary lou Grunwald]

That’s great news, now let’s make sure the governor signs it

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> On 8 Apr 2022, at 8:47 AM, denise avant via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Good Morning All,
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> We have some great news on SB 829. Thanks to your hard work, the bill is on the way to the governor’s desk.
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> Denise Avant, ESQ
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> 1st Vice President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
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> For more information about NFBI,
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> Go to www.nfbofillinois.org
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> From: Cheryl Jansen <Cherylj2 at equipforequality.org> 
> Sent: Friday, April 8, 2022 8:43 AM
> To: denise avant <davant1958 at gmail.com>
> Cc: Marilyn Green <president at nfbofillinois.org>; Patti Chang <pattischang at gmail.com>; David Meyer <datemeyer at mysero.net>; Bill Reif <billreif at ameritech.net>; slabarre at labarrelaw.com; lblake at nfb.org; Jeff' <jkaloc at nfb.org>; John Pare <JPare at nfb.org>; Ray Campbell <ray153056 at gmail.com>; rachelrenee70 at gmail.com; karyn1421 at gmail.com; Swatha Nandhakumar <snandhakumar at acb.org>; crachfal at acb.org; asmock at accessliving.org; Ashley Eisenmenger <aeisenmenger at accessliving.org>; Dave Lowitzki <dave at lowitzkiconsulting.com>; Bebe Novich <Bebe at equipforequality.org>
> Subject: Re: Update on IL Accessible Vote by Mail
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> I’m happy to report that SB 829 passed the Senate by a vote of 103-6 and gained a number of additional co-sponsors.  The next stop is the Governor’s desk!  
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> I know we still have work to do, but we should celebrate this significant step towards accessible vote by mail.  The hard work and persistence of this group has made a real difference. Thanks to everyone for being a part of this collaboration.  
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> Have a great weekend!
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> Cheryl
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> On Mar 28, 2022, at 9:33 AM, denise avant <davant1958 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Good Morning All,
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> We have not met in a couple of weeks. I just wanted to give an update. So, we should meet on Thursday, March 31 at 2 PM. I understand that not everyone can be available but if one person from each organization can be present, this would be great.
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> I will send the zoom link soon.
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> Thank you.
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> Denise Avant, ESQ
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> 1st Vice President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
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> For more information about NFBI,
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> Go to www.nfbofillinois.org
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