[Nfbf-l] H.R. 3765 the "ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015

[Denise Valkema]

Federationist and supporters,

Below is an email from Parnell explaining H.R. 3765 the "ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015 . Please call your Congressmen and tell them that H.R. 3765 is a terrible idea.

Sincerely, Denise Valkema, President NFBF 

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> Dear Colleagues,
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> This is just a heads-up about H.R. 3765, the “ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015”, which was introduced on October 20, 2015, by Representative Ted Poe of Texas and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  It is a terrible bill that would have a chilling effect upon ADA rights.
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> H.R. 3765 would make it illegal even to discuss litigation with covered entities for ADA violations without first requiring a person with a disability to suffer the indignity of asking that an access barrier be removed.  It would also prohibit litigation over existing violations if a covered entity promises future compliance, and it would eliminate jury trials for individuals with disabilities who do manage to get their ADA cases into court.
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> Keep in mind, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990.  It is those who still refuse to provide access to individuals with disabilities at this late date who should be penalized, not people with disabilities.  There is no shame in standing up for one’s rights under the ADA.  So far, this bill does not have bipartisan support.
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> Eleven cosponsors so far including David Jolly of Florida. Please call your Congressmen and tell them that H.R. 3765 is a terrible idea.
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> We are tracking legislative developments from here and will keep you up-to-date on any breaking news, positive or negative, as appropriate. 
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> Thanks for all you do.
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> Parnell Diggs, Esq.
> Director of Government Affairs
> National Federation of the Blind
> 200 East Wells Street
> Baltimore, MD 21230
> Office: (410) 659-9314, extension 2222
> Mobile: (843) 267-2018
> Email: pdiggs at nfb.org
> Twitter: @NFB_Voice
>   @ParnellDiggs
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