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

[Marianne Denning]

Thank you so much.  I just completed my letter.  I was one of those
people who was not convinced this was a good idea in the beginning but
after reading and researching I know all people need to earn minimum
wage.

On 7/20/15, barbara.pierce9366--- via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053