[NFBF-L] Links to Washington Seminar Fact Sheets

[Sherri Brun]

Here are the links to the fact sheets for the 2222 Washington Seminar.

 


Fact Sheets


Access Technology Affordability Act


The cost of critically needed access technology is out of reach for most
blind Americans. The Access Technology Affordability Act will improve
affordability of critically needed access technology necessary for
employment and independent living.

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<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar/washington-se
minar-priorities/access-technology> Access Technology Affordability Act
(H.R. 431/S. 212) HTML
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<https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/files-word/2022%20ATAA%20-%20Fact%20She
et%20-%20Final.docx> Access Technology Affordability Act (H.R. 431/S. 212)
Word


Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act


Advanced digital interfaces create barriers that prevent blind individuals
from independently and safely operating home-use medical devices that are
essential to their daily healthcare needs. The Medical Device Nonvisual
Accessibility Act will end unequal access to home-use medical devices for
blind Americans.

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<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar/washington-se
minar-priorities/medical-device> Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act
(H.R. 4853) HTML
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<https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/files-word/2022%20MDNA%20-%20Fact%20She
et%20-%20Final.docx> Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (H.R. 4853)
Word


Twenty-First Century Website and Applications Accessibility Act


Websites are required by law to be accessible, but without implementing
regulations most businesses and retailers have little understanding of what
accessible means. The Twenty-First Century Mobile Apps and Website
Accessibility Act will end website and mobile application inaccessibility
for blind Americans.

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<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar/washington-se
minar-priorities/twenty-first-century> Twenty-First Century Websites &
Applications Accessibility Act (HTML)
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<https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/files-word/2022%20Twenty-first%20Centur
y%20Websites%20and%20Applications%20Accessibility%20Act%20-%20Fact%20Sheet-F
inal.docx> Twenty-First Century Websites & Applications Accessibility Act
(Word)


Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (H.R. 2373/S. 3238)


Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 permits employers to
pay people with disabilities at a rate less than the federal minimum wage
and, in many cases, separated from their coworkers without disabilities. The
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act will end this
antiquated and discriminatory practice for all Americans with disabilities.

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<https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/washington-seminar/washington-se
minar-priorities/transformation> Transformation to Competitive Integrated
Employment Act (H.R. 2373/S. 3238) HTML
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<https://nfb.org/sites/nfb.org/files/files-word/2022%20TCIEA%20-%20Fact%20Sh
eet%20-%20Final.docx> Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment
Act (H.R. 2373/S. 3238) Word

These priorities will remove obstacles to economic opportunity, medical
devices, websites, and civil rights. We urge Congress to support our
legislative initiatives.

 

 

 

 

Sherri Brun

flmom2006 at gmail.com

 

NFB Central Florida chapter Board Member

For Newsline Questions, Phone:  1-844-827-7371

                                The National Federation of the Blind knows
that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future.
Every day we raise the expectations

of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind
people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what
holds you back.  

Together with love, hope, and determination, we transform dreams into
reality.

 

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