[nfbmi-talk] Fw: CORRECTION re: Public Comment Opportunities, Dec 4-5

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jones, Robin" <guiness at uic.edu>
To: <GREATLAKES at LISTSERV.UIC.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 3:51 PM
Subject: CORRECTION re: Public Comment Opportunities, Dec 4-5


> The following information is forwarded to you by the Great Lakes ADA 
> Center (www.adagreatlakes.org) for your information:
>
> Our previous notice incorrectly listed November 5 as the day reserved for 
> general public comment. The actual date is Thursday, December 5.  The 
> error has been corrected in the notice below.  Our apologies for any 
> confusion.
>
> All best,
>
> Lawrence Carter-Long
> Public Affairs Specialist
> National Council on Disability
>
> ----- 
>
> Public Comment Opportunities
>
> Have Something to Say about Disability Policy? Tell NCD at an Upcoming 
> Public Comment Opportunity.
>
> Throughout the year, NCD convenes four quarterly meetings and sometimes 
> other forums and events at which there are periods designated for public 
> comment. It is during these times that NCD seeks to learn about emerging 
> issues and areas of concern for NCD's diverse stakeholders to inform and 
> help direct the work of the Council.
>
> On December 4 and 5, the National Council on Disability (NCD) will meet in 
> Topeka, Kansas to host one of its quarterly board meetings. We’ll have two 
> opportunities for public comment and would love to hear from you – in 
> person or by phone. Advanced registration is requested and details follow 
> below. Can’t make it in person or by phone? You can email us your 
> comments, too.
>
> Public Comment for Kansans – The first public comment period on Wednesday, 
> December 4, from 4:15 to 5:15 PM Central Time is reserved for Kansans 
> only. While visiting Topeka, NCD wants to learn as much as we can about 
> what is happening on the ground with Kansans with disabilities. Interested 
> parties can provide comment in person or by phone.
>
> General Public Comment – NCD has reserved Thursday, December 5, between 
> 11:15 and 11:45 AM Central Time to accept public comments from the general 
> public.  This public comment period is open to everyone who registers from 
> across the nation, in person or by phone, and is not restricted to 
> Kansans.
>
> Location and Call-In Information – The meeting will occur at the Kansas 
> State House in the Old Supreme Court Chambers, located at SW 10th and SW 
> Jackson, Topeka, KS 66612. Those attending in person should be prepared to 
> process through Kansas State House security upon entrance. Individuals who 
> present their comments in-person will be given priority status. For those 
> joining by phone, dial 1-888-417-8533.  The Conference ID is 3860992, 
> Conference Title is NCD Meeting, and Host Name is Jeff Rosen. Individuals 
> providing comments by phone will be called on according to the list of 
> those registered via email.
>
> Registration for Public Comment – To facilitate a smooth public comment 
> period, NCD requests that all those interested in making public comment 
> register in advance by sending an email to PublicComment at ncd.gov with the 
> subject line “Public Comment, Topeka, KS” with your name, organization, 
> state, and topic of comment included in the body of your email. Interested 
> parties must register no later than close of business on Monday, December 
> 2, 2013.
>
> Emailed Comments – Full-length written public comments can also be sent to 
> PublicComment at ncd.gov at any time.
>
> Other Considerations – At the outset of your comments, you will be asked 
> to state your name, organizational affiliation, and the topic on which you 
> wish to make comment. So that NCD can hear from as many people as 
> possible, we ask all commenters to please limit their comments to three 
> minutes.
>
> Accommodations – ASL and CART will be provided on-site. A CART streamtext 
> link has also been arranged for each day of the meeting for those seeking 
> to access it remotely. For Wednesday, beginning at 9:00 a.m., CMT, the web 
> link to access CART is 
> http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=120413NCD1000am. For Thursday, 
> beginning at 9:00 a.m., CMT, the web link to access CART is 
> http://www.streamtext.net/text.aspx?event=120513NCD1000am.
>
> Those who plan to attend the meeting in-person and require additional 
> accommodations should notify NCD as soon as possible to allow time to make 
> arrangements.
>
> Thanks and hope to hear from you soon!
>
> National Council on Disability
> 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850
> Washington, DC 20004
> 202-272-2004 Voice
> 202-272-2074 TTY
> 202-272-2022 Fax
>
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