[Ohio-Talk] Legislative Alert - March 3, 2023

[Richard Payne]

I would like members to read this Legislative Alert and act by reaching out to your reps and if you need help please reach out to the leadership.

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To "nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org> Date 3/3/2023 4:36:31 PM Subject [Nfbnet-members-list] Legislative Alert - March 3, 2023

Dear Federation Family:



I have great legislative news. Three of our legislative priorities were introduced this week! They are:



Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act in the Senate S. 
533, introduced by Senators Bob Casey and Steve Danes

Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act in the House 
H.R. 1263, introduced by Representatives Bobby Scott and Cathy McMorris 
Rodgers

Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act in the House H.R. 1328, 
introduced by Representative Jan Schakowsky with 32 originating 
cosponsors



We hope to have news on the Websites and Software Applications 
Accessibility Act, the Blind Americans Return to Work Act, and the 
Access Technology Affordability Act in the very near future. In the 
meantime, we want to build cosponsor support on each of these three 
bills especially the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act. I 
stress this bill because with 32 originating cosponsors we are already 
well on our way to moving this bill forward.



So, please urge your Representative to cosponsor the Transformation to 
Competitive Integrated Employment Act, H.R. 1263, and the Medical Device 
Nonvisual Accessibility Act, H.R. 1328. Also, please urge your two 
Senators to cosponsor the Transformation to Competitive Integrated 
Employment Act, S. 533.



When you call or email your representative, you might say the following:


"Hello, I’m [YOUR NAME], and I am a constituent of [REPRESENTATIVE 
NAME]. I live in [CITY, STATE]. I would like to urge [REPRESENTATIVE 
NAME] to cosponsor the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (H.R. 
1328). This legislation authorizes the FDA to establish a minimum 
nonvisual access standard for Class II and Class III medical devices so 
that blind people can operate them safely and independently.



I would also like to urge [REPRESENTATIVE NAME] to cosponsor the 
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, H.R. 1263. This 
legislation would gradually phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor 
Standards Act and eliminate the payment of subminimum wages to people 
with disabilities.



Thanks."



When you call or email your senators, you might say the following:



"Hello, I’m [YOUR NAME], and I am a constituent of [SENATOR NAME]. I 
live in [CITY, STATE]. I would like to urge [SENATOR NAME] to cosponsor 
the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, S. 533. 
This legislation would gradually phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair 
Labor Standards Act and eliminate the payment of subminimum wages to 
people with disabilities.



Thanks.”


You can contact your member of Congress by calling the Capitol 
Switchboard and asking for the office in question. The number is 
202-224-3121. If you email your representative, please copy Justin Young 
at jyoung at nfb.org. For your convenience, we have attached lists of 
nearly every legislative director in both the House and Senate. If you 
are having trouble locating a specific contact, please email Jesa 
Medders at jmedders at nfb.org. Your calls and emails do make a difference.



Warm regards,

John



John G. Paré Jr.

Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314, extension 2218 | Jpare at nfb.org <mailto:Jpare at nfb.org>





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