[nfb-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: www_email
Michael Hingson
Mike at michaelhingson.com
Tue Dec 10 04:04:02 UTC 2013
I agree. She did not support any of our positions. This is quite
disappointing.
Best,
Michael Hingson
-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-talk [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David
Andrews
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 07:25 PM
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Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: www_email
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
> >
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