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

[Smyth, Charlene R]

Sheri,

Thank you so much for sharing the below message with everyone and encouraging them to complete the form to make themselves heard.  I am sending the message below again to see if Jack and others will be able to access it.

Charlene

From: Nfbnet-members-list [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sloan, Rose via Nfbnet-members-list
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 4:46 PM
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Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Policy Alert: Tell WIOA Advisory Committee to Phase Out Section 14(c)

Subject: Policy Alert: Tell WIOA Advisory Committee to Phase Out Section 14(c)

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<http://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<mailto: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<mailto:rsloan at nfb.org>

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