[nfbmi-talk] REALLY? Show Us The Work With Jobs

[joe harcz Comcast]

That was the so called disability reform paper I posted to this list. The 
"Better off working" award was given to Peckham and Meijers.

Anyone who hasn't read the report should do so in my opinion to see how 
hidious it is.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terry D. Eagle via nfbmi-talk" <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: [nfbmi-talk] REALLY? Show Us The Work With Jobs


> Is this a Halloween Trick or Treat, or simply more re-election campaign
> garbage?  How can such a statement be taken with any seriousness, after 
> four
> years of destroying services and job opportunities for persons with
> blindness and other disabilities?
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>
>
> Snyder seeks more hiring of disabled workers
>
>
>
> Associated Press
>
> LANSING, Mich.
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> Gov. Rick Snyder is directing state agencies to make it a goal to hire
> people with disabilities and mental illnesses. The governor issued a
> directive Monday that all executive agencies participate in a new program
> designed to attract and retain disabled employees. Snyder's move stems 
> from
> recommendations made by a mental health commission Snyder created last 
> year.
> Lt. Gov. Brian Calley says the state of Michigan must "lead by example" so
> other employers follow. The goal is boosting overall integrated employment
> of disabled employees while keeping their personal information 
> confidential.
> The Snyder administration says it wants to ensure all state workers are
> trained in disability etiquette and to enhance internship programs for 
> youth
> with disabilities. Snyder is asking a team to come back with a
> recommendation and evaluation by April.
>
>
>
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