[NFB_of_Georgia] Fwd: [State-Affiliate-Leadership-List] AIM HIGH Act Introduced in US Senate

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*NEWS BRIEF*
*AIM HIGH Act Introduced in US Senate*



*Baltimore (December 19, 2019):* Senator Elizabeth Warren (D.-MA) has
introduced the AIM HIGH Act (S. 3095), along with Senators Michael Bennet
(D-CO.), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Joni Ernst (R-IA). The
legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives
<https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-federation-blind-applauds-introduction-aim-high-act-0>
earlier this month.



"I started out as a special needs teacher at a public elementary school and
ended up as a law professor -- I understand how important it is for
students with disabilities to have the tools they need to fully participate
in our education system," Senator Warren said in a press release issued by
her office
<https://www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-warren-announces-reintroduction-of-the-bipartisan-aim-high-act>.
"That's why I am introducing legislation to help colleges select accessible
materials, ensuring that we build opportunities for all students to
succeed."



"This legislation is critically important to all blind students and to me
personally, as the father of three children, two of whom are blind," said
Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. "This
issue has been ignored for too long. Blind Americans deeply appreciate
Senator Warren's strong national leadership and advocacy for equal
opportunities for all students throughout higher education, and we applaud
her for supporting this market-based approach to encouraging technology
innovations to be born accessible."



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*About the National Federation of the Blind *

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is
the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded
in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the
fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of
blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families
with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We
believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to
transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and
initiatives at www.nfb.org.



*CONTACT:*

Chris Danielsen

Director of Public Relations

National Federation of the Blind

(410) 659-9314, extension 2330

(410) 262-1281 (Cell)

cdanielsen at nfb.org



This news brief is also available at:
https://www.nfb.org/about-us/press-room/aim-high-act-introduced-us-senate













Christopher S. Danielsen, J.D.

Director of Public Relations

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
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(410) 659-9314, Ext. 2330 | cdanielsen at nfb.org

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