[Md-sligo] FW: Congressional briefings June 5th at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

[Brown, Debbie]

Thanks, Janice.  Do what you need to do, because you need to be strong for the convention.
Debbie


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Hi Debbie,

I would ordinarily be able to go to both but I have my immunoglobulin infusion scheduled for that day, so I will have to support you all in spirit and letters.

Janice

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Subject: [Md-sligo] FW: Congressional briefings June 5th at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Below is information about hearings about transitioning away from paying subminimum wages to workers with disabilities.  This is short notice, but anyone who can attend would be appreciated.  I need your names by noon if you are going to the Senate hearing at the Capitol visitors center.  Call me if you have questions.

Debbie


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              Debbie,
Thanks for getting a few people for this event.  Let me know which event people are attending.
Thank you.


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National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
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Subject: Congressional briefings June 5th at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Greetings Presidents:

The National Federation of the Blind will be co-hosting two congressional briefings on June 5th and  hearing from providers that transitioned away from the use of subminimum wages for people with disabilities. If you are near the Capitol on June 5th, we would love to see you there. Also please pass this along to your members. Below is more detailed information. PLEASE BE ADVISED, IF YOU OR YOUR MEMBERS PLAN TO ATTEND THE SENATE BRIEFING AT 9:00 A.M., WE WILL NEED THEIR NAMES BY NOON TOMORROW:

You’re Invited Congressional Briefing

Come hear about providers transitioning from 14(c) wage employment to competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities

Wednesday, June 5, 2019
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Capitol Visitor’s Center (CVC)
Senate Side, Room SC-4

And

Wednesday, June 5, 2019
1:00 – 2:00 PM
2261 Rayburn


CART and ASL interpreter provided*

Confirmed Speakers:
Dwayne Webb, Program Director Day & Employment Services, St. John's Community Services (Martin, TN)
Genni Sasnett, Human Services Consultant and Subject Matter Expert, Community Employment Supports for People with Disabilities and Agency Transformation, Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Dept. of Labor; Institute for Community Inclusion, Univ. of Massachusetts Boston
Cathy Ficker Terrill, MS, Federal Court Monitor, Terrill Consulting


Kimie Eacobacci
Government Affairs Specialist
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, extension 2441 | keacobacci at nfb.org<mailto:keacobacci at nfb.org>

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