[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fwd: Washington Wire -- July 10, 2014

[Carlos Montas]

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> Date: July 10, 2014 at 3:00:13 PM EDT
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> July 10, 2014
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> CURRENT NEWS AND UPDATES
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> House Passes Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
> Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) by a vote of 415-6. Its companion bill was passed in the Senate a little less than two weeks ago by a vote of 95-3. The jobs bill reauthorization aims to streamline federal workforce programs and overhaul the job training system for young people with disabilities. The bill will now be signed into law by President Obama. Learn more about WIOA, and its implications related to job training for people with disabilities.
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> U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Availability of Funding to Support 150 New Health Center Sites
> This week, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell announced the availability of $100 million from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) meant to support 150  new health center sites across the nation in 2015. New health center sites will increase access to comprehensive, affordable, high quality primary health care services in the communities that need it most. Learn more about this funding opportunity and view the press release from HHS.
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> Former Deputy Secretary of Labor, LinkedIn VP, Georgia Businesswoman to help lead UCP
> United Cerebral Palsy elected 10 members to its Board of Trustees during its 2014 Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, including three members new to the organization. Seth Harris, former U.S. deputy secretary of Labor; Pablo Chavez, LinkedIn's vice president of public policy and parent of a son with a disability; and Ouida Spencer, a successful businesswoman, long-time UCP advocate and volunteer from Georgia, will join seven re-elected members to lead UCP into the future. Read more about these vital additions to the organization on the Voices of UCP blog.
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> 10,000 steps. 28 days. One challenge.
> Every step you take can help support a life without limits for individuals with disabilities and their families. How? United Cerebral Palsy is excited to present Steptember, a four-week international event that challenges participants to take 10,000 steps a day and fundraise along the way for individuals with disabilities. Do you want to boost your health and wellness and amplify your impact with every step you take? Get started at www.steptember.us.
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> ON THE HORIZON
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> U.S. Department of Labor and LEAD Center to Host Webinar in Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision
> On July 16, 2014 from 3-4:30pm ET, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the LEAD Center will host a webinar to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Olmstead decision. The webinar is called “Rising to the Occasion: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Olmstead and State Efforts to Promote Integrated Employment of Individuals with Significant Disabilities.” Register and learn more from the LEAD Center.
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> Make a Commitment to Support the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
> Now, more than ever, we need your support for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Senator Harkin (D-IA) is pushing for a vote on the treaty the week of July 21, 2014 -- just five days before the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Get more information and commit to passing the CRPD.
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> National Council on Disability to Hold Quarterly Meeting July 24
> The National Council on Disability (NCD) will hold their next quarterly meeting on July 24, 2014 from 9:30am-4:30pm ET. The meeting will address the Affordable Care Act (ACA), transportation, and home and community-based services for people with disabilities. Learn more about the meeting and get participation information by visiting NCD.gov.
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> For more information on the Washington Wire, please contact Connie Garner at CGarner at ucp.org.
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