[nabs-l] {Disarmed} Expressing our Concerns about WIA by joining DOL and EEOC for a Twitter Chat to Mark the 40th Anniversary of the Rehab Act on Sept. 25

Wed Sep 25 02:01:19 UTC 2013

All:

WE need to continue to openly express our concerns about the Section 511 language and the transfer of RSA currently being proposed in the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).  There is a twitter chat scheduled for tomorrow, and our plan is to put together a social media action around the opportunity listed below.  We are finalizing the information and should have it ready tomorrow morning.  Please be ready to distribute the information so that we can all post to Twitter and Facebook on Sept. 25 between 1-2PM Eastern.

Thanks,

Anil

From: United States Department of Labor [mailto:subscriptions at subscriptions.dol.gov]
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To: Lewis, Anil
Subject: Join DOL and EEOC for a Twitter Chat to Mark 40th Anniversary of Rehab Act on Sept. 25

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We look forward to tweeting with you!

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