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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello everyone: Here is a link to the news release of the <span style="font-size:12.0pt">
Senate introduction of the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I thought you would like to read it. I think we all can agree this is a very important act, And we all should get behind it, call our Senators and encourage them to vote for it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The link is below.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I hope everyone is having a good evening.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Larry Wayland<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFB-Legislative-Directors <nfb-legislative-directors-bounces@nfbnet.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Young, Justin via NFB-Legislative-Directors<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:13 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> NFB Legislative Directors List <nfb-legislative-directors@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Young, Justin <jyoung@nfb.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Legislative-Directors] Breaking News Regarding Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hi All,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The National Federation of the Blind has issued a press release for the Senate introduction of the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act, S.3621. It can be found via the following link:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-commends-senate-introduction-medical-devices">https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-commends-senate-introduction-medical-devices</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We are excited to have both a House and Senate bill for the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act. Looking forward to being with you all very soon in DC.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Justin</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFB-Legislative-Directors <<a href="mailto:nfb-legislative-directors-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-legislative-directors-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Young, Justin via NFB-Legislative-Directors<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 24, 2024 8:31 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> NFB Legislative Directors List <<a href="mailto:nfb-legislative-directors@nfbnet.org">nfb-legislative-directors@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Young, Justin <<a href="mailto:jyoung@nfb.org">jyoung@nfb.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Legislative-Directors] Breaking News Regarding Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hi Elizabeth,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For Cosponsors on S.3621, the following people should be contacted:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Jasmine Masand, Senior Health Policy Advisor, Senator Maggie Hassan</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Phone: 202-224-3324 Email: </span>
<a href="mailto:Jasmine_Masand@hassan.senate.gov">Jasmine_Masand@hassan.senate.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Max Seltzer, Legislative Assistant, Senator Mike Braun</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Phone: 202-224-4814 Email: </span>
<a href="mailto:Max_Seltzer@braun.senate.gov">Max_Seltzer@braun.senate.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thanks,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Justin</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> NFB-Legislative-Directors <<a href="mailto:nfb-legislative-directors-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-legislative-directors-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Elizabeth Rouse via NFB-Legislative-Directors<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 23, 2024 4:44 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> NFB Legislative Directors List <<a href="mailto:nfb-legislative-directors@nfbnet.org">nfb-legislative-directors@nfbnet.org</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Elizabeth Rouse <<a href="mailto:elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com">elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Legislative-Directors] Breaking News Regarding Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi, Justin!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This is wonderful news.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As our teams begin prepping co-sponsorship requests, can you advise us on who's office in the Senate we should be directing folks to?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks in advance for any clarification you can offer,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Elizabeth<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Elizabeth Rouse, She/her/hers<br>
Board Member | National Association of Blind Lawyers (NABL)<br>
<a href="http://blindlawyers.net/">blindlawyers.net</a><br>
Board Member | Performing Arts Division<br>
<a href="http://nfb-pad.org/">nfb-pad.org</a><br>
<a href="mailto:Elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com">Elizabethrouse.nfb@gmail.com</a><br>
(563) 210-1854<br>
“If you can see yourself as an artist, and you can see that your life is your own creation, then why not create the most beautiful story for yourself?” - Miguel Ruiz<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 8:18 AM Young, Justin via NFB-Legislative-Directors <<a href="mailto:nfb-legislative-directors@nfbnet.org">nfb-legislative-directors@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hi All,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I wanted to let you know we have some breaking news regarding the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act. Yesterday, January 18, 2024 the Medical
Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act was introduced in the United States Senate. It’s bill number is S.3621 and it was introduced by Senator Margret Hassan (D-New Hampshire) and Senator Mike Braun (R-Indiana).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This is wonderful news because it’s the first time we have had a Senate bill on the topic, the bill is bipartisan, and it’s very helpful both sponsor
and lead cosponsor are on the relevant committee. Great work to all who helped get us to this point!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thanks and we enjoy being with you all in Washington D.C. very soon!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Justin T. Young, Ed.D</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Government Affairs Specialist, National Federation of the Blind.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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