[nfb-talk] {Disarmed} Fw: Reply from Congresswoman Donna Edwards

[Mike Freeman]

I have never received anything but boiler-plate answers from senators or
representatives themselves. I *have* received plenty of personalized
responses from staff, however.

Mike


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Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 4:07 AM
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Edwards

Frankly, I agree:  and, would add something else also.  That answer looks
mighty boiler plate to me.  In other words, a very canned answer.  Every
single time I see one of these answers, I cannot help but crendge.


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 Feb 28, 2014, at 10:31 PM, Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com> wrote:

> I hate to be the one to point this out, but that Congresswoman obviously
didn't check her facts, or have any of her caseworkers check their facts,
before sending this email.  The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed
into law 24 years ago, in 1990, not 14 years ago.  It was signed into law by
President George H. W. Bush.  That may seem like a minor point, but if we
are expected to look and act our best when we go to Washington, I think they
should do so as well.  After all, taxpayers pay them, and they certainly
make more money than most of us make.  Just my less than flattering opinion.
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message----- From: Kenneth Chrane
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> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 1:42 PM
> Subject: Reply from Congresswoman Donna Edwards
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>     February 28, 2014
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>     Mr. Kenneth Robert Chrane
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>     6839 Parsons Avenue
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>     Baltimore, Maryland 21207-6423, MD 21146
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>     Dear Mr. Chrane,
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>     Thank you for contacting me about the National Federation of the
Blind's legislative priorities for 2014. I value your insights, which allow
me to better represent my constituents in Congress.
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>     It is unfortunate that so many members of our community with
disabilities are still facing challenges in the workplace, at school, and in
transportation 14 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities
Act. I recognize these challenges and I believe the federal government
should provide adequate support to ensure that all Americans have the
ability to receive a good education, fair pay, and access the same
resources. A disability should not impede anyone from receiving fair
treatment under the law and I will work to make sure our existing standards
are enforced.
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>     You will be pleased to know that I am a co-sponsor of H.R. 831, the
Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act of 2013, which is currently
referred to the House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections in the House
Committee on Education and the Workforce where H.R. 3505, The TEACH Act, is
also currently referred. Additionally, any bills related to aviation and
regulation of airlines would be considered in the Subcommittee on Aviation
in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. While I do not
serve on those subcommittees, please be assured I will keep your views in
mind should the bill be considered in the full House of Representatives.
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>     Again, thank you for taking the time to contact me, Kenneth. I hope
you will continue to stay in close touch, so that I might benefit from your
thoughts and perspective. For more information about my work for the 4th
Congressional District of Maryland or to subscribe to periodic e-mail
updates on legislative issues, please visit my website at
http://www.donnaedwards.house.gov/.
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>     Sincerely,
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>     Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards
>     Member of Congress
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