[Ohio-talk] [Cinci-nfb] online petition for accessible website

[Cheryl Fields]

Hi Rachael, can you please contact me off list?
cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com
Thanks, Cheryl

On 2/4/16, Deborah Kendrick via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Rachel and all,
>
> Just wanted to weigh in to say that some of us signed this a few weeks ago,
> and even on the first day, numbers climbed steadily.
>
> That said, every voice must be heard for this to get the attention it must
> get to have effect.
>
> Please, take the time to add your name.
>
> If you have difficulty, ask for help.
>
> Peace,
>
> Deborah
>
>
>
> From: Cinci-nfb [mailto:cinci-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rachel
> Kuntz via Cinci-nfb
> Sent: Monday, February 01, 2016 1:38 PM
> To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List'; 'NFB of Ohio Cincinnati
> Chapter List'
> Cc: Rachel Kuntz
> Subject: [Cinci-nfb] online petition for accessible website
>
>
>
> We have until Feb 11th to make our voices known about the need to implement
> the regulations dealing with accessible websites. The Obama administration
> has put potential regulations on hold until 2018. If we can gather 100,000
> signatures asking for immediate consideration then the administration will
> take another look at it. The online petition desperately needs 96,000
> signatures. You and I care deeply about our ability to independently
> navigate websites. We want to shop, research, and just enjoy the same
> freedoms as those with sight have while spending time surfing the web.
> Please take a few minutes to sign this online petition if you haven't
> already done so. Once signed forward the link to your friends and loved
> ones
> asking them to take action to help you in the fight. Email me at
> rachelrkuntz at gmail.com or call me at 937-245-0547 if you would like
> assistance.
>
>
>
> The link to the petition is:
>
> https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/direct-us-department-justice-promp
> tly-release-ada-internet-regulations
>
>
>
> The website has this to say about the petition:
>
> We petition the Obama administration to:
>
> Direct the U.S. Department of Justice to promptly release the ADA Internet
> regulations
>
> President Obama:
>
> On the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, you said
> that you would issue regulations implementing the requirement for
> accessible
> websites, noting that they would be "the most important updates to the ADA
> since its original enactment." You now say that the regulations won't come
> out until 2018, after you leave office. But the need for these regulations
> is now more urgent.
>
> People with disabilities struggle to do everyday tasks such as banking,
> purchasing goods, and more. Inaccessible websites also hinder our education
> and employment. Website developers need guidance on how to comply with the
> law. Failing to provide that guidance is irresponsible and inconsistent
> with
> your commitment to civil rights. We demand that you issue the regulations
> immediately.
>
> Published Date: Jan 12, 2016
>
>
>
> Action leads to change,
>
>
>
> Rachel Kuntz
>
> 937 245-0547
>
>
>
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