[NFBMO] action needed for HB 1308

[Jenny Carmack]

Hello Friends;

HB 1308 is currently in committee.  This bill addresses the funding for the
SSP (Special Support Provider) Program which  people who are deaf blind
access to help them achieve independence.  We very much want this bill to
be passed this legislative session.  Currently there are many deaf blind
Missourians who are on a waiting list to receive this service, but there is
not enough funding to allow them to receive the service.

I am asking you to write a letter to the general laws committee to urge
them to act on this bill, especially if you or someone you know has been or
could be served by the SSP program.  In addition, if one of the committee
members is your representative, it would be even more impactful if you call
them to share your story.

I have attached a list of the committee members with their email
addresses.  I have also attached the letter that I wrote to the committee
members.  Feel free to use my letter as a base for writing yours, but do
what you can to personalize it.  Even if you are not deaf blind, it will be
very helpful if you simply write a letter in support of the bill.

Thanks for your help.  If I can help you with this  in any way, please let
me know.

Thank you,
Jenny Carmack
NFB of Missouri 1st Vice President
jcarmack at nfbmo.org
call or text: 314-239-9776

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and all blind people in the United States. We know 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. Our collective power, determination, 
and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.


 
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