[NHLakesChapter] Please Ensure that Critical Funding for Blind Americans Remains in the Labor H Appropriations Bill

[Richard]

Dana,
Well done!
Dick

> On Aug 29, 2025, at 12:41 AM, Dana Trahan via NHLakesChapter <nhlakeschapter at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> My name is Dana Trahan and I want to urge Representative Chris Pappas to ensure that critical funding for crucial programs for blind Americans will be included in the Labor H Appropriations Bill. Specifically, I would like to urge a five percent increase over the Fiscal Year 2024 funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, special education programs, and vocational rehabilitation programs (including the client assistance program and protection and advocacy program). 
> I would also like to urge that the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind program receives a significant funding increase up to $254.7 million, and that the American Printing House for the Blind receives an increase in funding up to $53.4 million. Finally, I would like to ask that the annual $9 million grant for Bookshare is maintained. 
> This funding would help ensure that blind Americans are able to get proper education, maximize our employment potential, and live independent lives. Thank you.” 
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