[nfb-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: www_email

Tue Dec 10 22:28:35 UTC 2013

Ken,
this is Dar,
I addmire you for writing to anyone stating how you feel.
you have done this for quite some time.
Good for you.

Original message:
> 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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