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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Subject: Oppose the Department of Education RIF\u2014Protect
Programs for the Blind and Disabled Americans</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Dear [Senator/Representative Last Name],<br>
<br>
My name is [Your Name], and I am a proud member of the National Federation of
the Blind of Arizona. The blind of our state and nation are deeply alarmed by
the proposed Reduction in Force at the U.S. Department of Education.<br>
<br>
This RIF would devastate programs that are essential to our
independence\u2014Vocational Rehabilitation, the Randolph-Sheppard Program, the
Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind, and the Office
for Civil Rights\u2019 enforcement of disability protections. These programs are not
luxuries; they are lifelines.<br>
<br>
For generations, both parties have worked together to support these initiatives
because they strengthen our economy and promote equal opportunity. I ask that
when the government reopens, all positions responsible for managing and
distributing these critical funds be reinstated so programs continue running as
effectively as they did before the RIF.<br>
<br>
Please stand with the blind of Arizona and all Americans with disabilities. We
are not asking for charity\u2014we are asking for the chance to contribute fully to
society.<br>
<br>
With gratitude,<br>
[Your Name]<br>
Member, National Federation of the Blind of Arizona<br>
[City], Arizona</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif">Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I\u2019m a member of the National
Federation of the Blind of Arizona.<br>
<br>
I\u2019m calling to urge [Senator/Representative Last Name] to oppose the Reduction
in Force at the Department of Education. This action would devastate programs
like Vocational Rehabilitation, the Randolph-Sheppard Program, and services for
older blind Americans\u2014programs that promote employment and independence for
thousands of blind people.<br>
<br>
Support for these programs has always been bipartisan because they strengthen
our economy and uphold equality. I\u2019m asking that when the government reopens,
all positions that oversee funding and support for these initiatives be
restored to ensure continued success.<br>
<br>
Please make sure [he/she/they] understands how critical this is to the blind of
Arizona. Thank you very much.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Cambria,serif"><br></p></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Mark Feliz<br>NFBA. East Valley Chapter President<br>NFBA. Affiliate Board member<br>Cell: 480-560-0641<br>LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT</div></div>