[nabs-l] National Federation of the Blind Praises Bill to Create Work Incentives and Opportunity

[Corbb O'Connor]

Hi Courtney,

That's exactly my point -- I have a hunch as to what it's getting at  
(that blind folks, under this law, might be under the same--broader-- 
income limits as seniors), but it's not clear at all!

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Corbb O'Connor
The George Washington University '10
B.A. Political Communication & Economics

On Feb 9, 2009, at 10:28 PM, Linda Stover wrote:

Corb,

Could you give us an explanation?  I'm left wondering exactly what I
should be excited about.
Courtney

On 2/9/09, Corbb O'Connor <corbbo at gmail.com> wrote:
> Does anybody else find it odd that this press release doesn't tell us
> anything about what the bill actually does, other than a one-sentence
> summary? I *think* I know what this bill is about, based on the
> Washington Seminar materials that I read, but I wonder if the press
> does...I guess we'll see.
>
> Corbb
>
> On Feb 8, 2009, at 9:33 PM, Freeh, Jessica (by way of David Andrews
> <dandrews at visi.com
>> ) wrote:
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
>
>
> CONTACT:
>
> Christopher Danielsen
>
> Director of Public Relations
>
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2330
>
> (410) 262-1281 (Cell)
>
> cdanielsen at nfb.org
>
>
>
> National Federation of the Blind Praises Bill to
>
> Create Work Incentives and Opportunity
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Blind Persons Return to Work Act of 2009
>
> Introduced by Congressman Lewis
>
>
>
> Washington, D.C. (February 8, 2009):  Congressman John Lewis (D-GA)
> has introduced legislation designed to help blind persons receiving
> Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to return to work.  The
> Blind Persons Return to Work Act of 2009 (H.R. 886), will eliminate
> penalties that prevent blind persons from reentering the workforce and
> will facilitate their transition to employment.
>
>
>
> Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind,
> which has long advocated this change in policy, said: "This proposal
> will allow thousands of blind people to rejoin the workforce and
> become productive, tax-paying citizens.  Many blind people are
> understandably reluctant to take entry-level jobs because they are
> penalized by an immediate loss of SSDI benefits, and their work income
> rarely compensates for that loss.  This legislation will allow blind
> persons to make a smooth transition from dependence to opportunity.
> We will work with Congressman Lewis to ensure the swift passage of
> this landmark legislation."
>
>
>
> Congressman Lewis said: "Americans who are blind deserve the same
> opportunities as all other Americans.  Their blindness does not
> prevent them from making valuable contributions to our society, as
> evidenced by the many successful blind people I have personally met
> over the years.  The gifts and opportunities of these citizens should
> not be hindered by policies that discourage them from entering the
> workforce.  That is why I am proud to stand with my blind brothers and
> sisters and introduce this much-needed legislation."
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> # # #
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> About the National Federation of the Blind
>
>
>
> With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is
> the largest and most influential membership organization of blind
> people in the United States.  The NFB improves blind people's lives
> through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs
> encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force
> in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  In
> January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind
> Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the
> United States for the blind led by the blind.
>
>
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