[nfb-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: www_email

[David Andrews]

It doesn't look like a form to me, it was written towards our 
concerns, but she isn't supportive of any of them.

Dave

At 06:35 PM 12/9/2013, you wrote:
>Smells like a form e-mail to me:  and thus, means nothing.
>
>
>Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the 
>blind built-in!
>
>Sincerely,
>The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user!
>
>On Dec 9, 2013, at 5:45 PM, Kenneth Chrane <kenneth.chrane at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > Email
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: senator at mikulski.senate.gov
> > To: kenneth.chrane at verizon.net
> > Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:34 AM
> > Subject: Re: www_email
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Mr. Chrane:
> >
> >
> >
> > Thank you for contacting me to express your thoughts about 
> provisions in the Workforce Investment Act.  It's good to hear from you.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have always been - and remain - a strong defender of people 
> with disabilities.  I am committed to working to help those with 
> disabilities become independent, contributing members of society. I 
> want you to know that I am fighting to make sure that the federal 
> government keeps its commitment to the disabled, and continuing to 
> look at ways to assist the disabled in becoming more and more 
> self-sufficient.
> >
> >
> >
> > The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a reauthorization that is 
> long overdue.  WIA helps people learn new skills and increases 
> their chances of succeeding.  This bill is a major step toward 
> improving the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and helping our 
> nation remain competitive globally.  It allows local workforce 
> boards to tailor their services based on regional employment and 
> workforce needs.  This means that workers will get access to 
> education and training for the skills needed to fill jobs, 
> including professional development.
> >
> >
> >
> > I appreciate hearing of your concerns about Section 511 of the 
> Workforce Investment Act of 2013 (S. 1356).  The goal of Section 
> 511 is to divert youth with significant disabilities from 
> subminimum wage employment and into integrated, competitive 
> employment, not keep them there. If removed, employers would be 
> encouraged to keep individuals with disabilities in subminimum wage 
> employment.
> >
> >
> >
> > I also appreciate hearing of your thoughts about the proposed 
> transfer of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) from 
> the Department of Education (DOE) to the Department of Labor 
> (DOL).  As you know, RSA oversees programs, such as counseling and 
> job training, that help individuals with disabilities obtain 
> employment and live more independently.  In contrast, the DOE 
> oversees programs related to academic achievement and success for students.
> >
> >
> >
> > DOL's mission is to create opportunities for workers, through job 
> training and advancement.  During consideration of this 
> legislation, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 
> Committee agreed that the overall mission of RSA more closely 
> aligns with that of DOL than of DOE.  Additionally, including RSA 
> in the DOL would increase opportunities for interagency 
> collaboration, data collection, and dissemination of best practices 
> throughout the federal government.
> >
> >
> >
> > I want you to know that I would not support legislation if I 
> thought it would be detrimental to the advancement of individuals 
> of disabilities in our society.
> >
> >
> >
> > Again, thanks for writing.  Please do not hesitate to contact me 
> if I can be of any assistance to you in the future.EMAIL.BEGINHIDE.MERGE
> >
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > A
> >
> > Barbara A. Mikulski
> >
> > United States Senator
> >
> >
> >
> > BAM:clb
> >