[VABS] Please Cosponsor S. 815/HR. 2086

[André Hill]

Dear Members of VABS,


I want to let you know that I just sent off my email to my respective
members of Congress about the Access Technology Afordability Act (ATAA --
S. 815/HR. 2086).

I strongly encourage you to do the same it only takes a few minutes and it
will mean a world of difference for the future. If you aren't sure of what
to say, don't worry a template has been created to help you rest easy.


Subject: Please Cosponsor S. 815/H.R. 2086



Dear ###,



I am one of your constituents from City, State. I write to respectfully
request that Senator/Congressman/Congresswoman co-sponsor the Access
Technology Affordability Act (ATAA) (S. 815/H.R. 2086).



<give some background on yourself in order to establish rapport>



The cost of critically needed access technology is out of reach for most
blind Americans. By providing a refundable tax credit for qualifying
purchases, Congress will stimulate individual procurement of this
technology and promote affordability of these tools. The COVID-19 pandemic
has forced many Americans to become much more dependent upon technology,
which has exacerbated the challenges that blind students, job seekers, and
employees were already facing.



This bill already has bicameral bipartisan support. S. 815 currently has 22
cosponsors, and H.R. 2086 currently has 91 cosponsors. I wish to see my
Senator/Congresswoman/Congressman sign on as a cosponsor.



Will Senator/Congresswoman/Congressman #### please cosponsor this bill?



I have copied Jeff Kaloc jkaloc at nfb.org with the National Federation of the
Blind national office. He is available to answer any detailed questions you
might have.



Thank you in advance,



Your Name

Your Address (where you vote)

Your Contact Info



Below is a list of Members of the Virginia Delegation who have not signed
on to ATAA and the contact information of the tax staffers so you can do a
follow-up call.

Senator Tim Kaine: Paul Lapointe - paul_lapointe at kaine.senate.gov; (202)
224-4024

Senator Mark Warner: Craig Radcliffe - craig_radcliffe at warner.senate.gov;
(202) 224-2023

Congressman Scott: Paige Schwartz
paige.schwartz at mail.house.gov; (202) 225-8351

Congressman McEachin: Justin Goldberger
justin.goldberger at mail.house.gov; (202) 225-6365

Congressman Riggleman: Haley Brandy haley.brady at mail.house.gov; (202)
225-4711

Congressman Cline: Eric Bagwell eric.bagwell at mail.house.gov; (202) 225-5431

Congresswoman Spanberger: Sam Wojcicki
sam.wojcicki at mail.house.gov; (202) 225-2815

Congressman Griffith: Emily Griffith  emily.michael at mail.house.gov; (202)
225-3861

Congresswoman Wexton: Mike Lucier mike.lucier at mail.house.gov; (202) 225-5136

Congressman Connolly: Collin Davenport collin.davenport at mail.house.gov;
(202) 225-1492




At Your Service,


André E. Hill

Chairperson
Legislative Committee
Virginia Association of Blind Students