[nfb-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: www_email

[Kenneth Chrane]

I agree.

Ken Chrane

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforet7706 at comcast.net>
To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: www_email


> 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
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Barbara A. Mikulski
>> United States Senator
>>
>>
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