[Nfbmt] Policy Alert: Tell WIOA Advisory Committee to Phase Out Section 14(c)

[Bruce&Joy Breslauer]

>From Rose Sloan.  Let's get on this.  The phase out of Section 14C must be a
top priority, and is long overdue.  Let's make our voices heard loud and
proud and, if necessary, louder and prouder.  Joy 

 

NFB Family:
 
What a fantastic national convention! I hope by now that all of you have
made it back home safely, and since our Federation work never stops, I hope
that you are reenergized and ready for action.
 
As you all know, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act established an
advisory committee to examine how we can increase integrated and competitive
employment for individuals with disabilities. During national convention,
Dr. Schroeder and I reported that the committee is currently formulating
their recommendations. The responsible phase-out of Section 14(c) must be
one of the committee's top recommendations, but it will only happen if we
make our voices heard.
 
There are two ways to contact the committee. The easiest way is to go to
www.nfb.org/ice. Here, simply fill out the form, and a pre-drafted email
will be automatically sent to the committee. Alternatively, you can email
integratedcompetitiveemployment at dol.gov. 
The comment deadline is Tuesday, July 28. Other groups have already gotten
underway, so let's make sure the Federation has the largest and most
powerful blitz!
 
Thank you all for your help!
 
Yours in the fight for fair wages,
 
Rose
 
 
 
Rose Sloan
Government Affairs Specialist
 
National Federation of the Blind 
200 East Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 659-9314, extension 2441
Email: rsloan at nfb.org
 
It's TIME to Eliminate Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities
http://www.nfb.org/TIME
 
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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.
 
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