[NationalHarbor] Urgent Action Needed for HB547

[Joyce Brooks]

Good afternoon SHARON this is Joyce Brooks I am reading your email I will make the announcement on our Inspirational Three Support Group on Tuesday at seven thank you

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> On Mar 13, 2022, at 12:37 PM, Sharon Maneki via NationalHarbor <nationalharbor at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Greetings Everyone,
> 
> The House Ways and Means Committee has not taken any action on our accountability act for accessible K-12 education, HB547, even though they heard it on February 24. Please write an email or make a phone call to Eric Ebersole (email: Eric.Ebersole at house.state.md.us; phone: 410-841-3328 OR 301-858-3328, ext 3328). He is the chairman of the subcommittee on Early Childhood and Special Education, the first step in approving the bill.
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> Next, the bill has to be approved by the entire Ways and Means Committee. Please email or call the Chairman Vanessa Atterbeary. Her email is  Vanessa.Atterbeary at house.state.md.us; her phone number is 410-841-3471 OR 301-858-347, ext 3471. 
> 
> Ask both Chairmen to get HB547 out of committee by Crossover Day, which is March 21. Tell them that this bill is vital if students with disabilities are to obtain a quality education. This is not just an education bill, it is a civil rights bill too. Crossover Day is when all bills must reach the other house so that there is time for their consideration before the General Assembly ends on April 11.
> 
> The Senate version of this bill has already passed the Senate. Your help is critical if we are to get the House bill moving. These two chairmen must hear from the blind of Maryland on Monday or Tuesday, March 14 or 15.
> 
> Thank you,
> Sharon Maneki, Director of Legislation and Advocacy
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
> 410-715-9596
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Everyday 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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