[Ohio-talk] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Policy Alert: Tell WIOA Advisory Committee to Phase Out Section 14(c)

[barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com]

Thanks, Susanne for this reminder. I sent my message in during convention, and, though the response took days instead of minuties, I too got a response. SRemember that the ARC people are flooding this committee with pleas not to take away their children’s little jobs. The Vermont parents were also afraid of this danger because it was what the workshop minders were threatening. I have read the coments of the parents now that the subminimum wages is gone from the state, and they are thrilled with the difference in their kids and in the kids’ work experience. Sp please wite a short message urging that the certificate of exemptions be eliminated.

Thanks,
Barbara
Barbara Pierce 
President Emerita
National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
Barbara.pierce9366 at gmail.com
440-774-8077
The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You can live the life you zwant; blindness is not what holds you back.

> On Jul 19, 2015, at 6:42 PM, Suzanne Turner via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good Evening Ohio,
> 
> 
> 
> Please do not forget to send your testimonies and comments to the email
> address below on behalf of phasing out Section 14-C for the Workforce
> Innovation and Opportunity Act Committee.
> 
> 
> 
> I sent my testimony last week and got a response within 30 minutes.  Also, I
> was asked to submit any additional information to support removal of this
> unfair section that pays subminimum wages to persons with disabilities.
> 
> 
> 
> If you know of someone who does not have a computer, but wish to provide
> their input.  Please do so on their behalf and indicate that you are sending
> this for xxxxxxx.
> 
> 
> 
> Read below!
> 
> 
> 
> Suzanne 
> 
> 
> 
> 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
> To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
> 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> 
> 
> It's TIME to Eliminate Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities
> http://www.nfb.org/TIME
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind knows 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. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
> 
> Make a gift <https://nfb.org/make-gift>  to the National Federation of the
> Blind and help ensure all blind Americans live the lives they want.
> 
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