[Nfbf-l] Final sample letter and instructions to send to Senators

[Merry Schoch]

Dear Florida Federation Family,

 

I am charged and excited after our legislative committee meeting.  Thank you
to all who took time to join the teleconference. You fill me with energy.
After reviewing John Pare's letter, I realized he writes his sample as
coming from an individual and not as members of the National Federation of
the Blind.  If you want to add that you are a member of our organization
feel free to edit the same letter to  represent you as you would like.
Pasted below is some  information as well as the sample letter which you can
use to email, call, or fax.  Please read the letter to edit appropriately.

 

Legislative Alert for the Florida Affiliate from John Pare, Camille Tate,
and Merry Schoch:

 

Please contact our Senators!

 

You can contact your senator by calling the Capitol Switchboard and asking
for the office in question. The number is (202) 224-3121 or by using the
Senator Contact list sent to the Florida listserv.  If you email your
senators, please copy the following individuals:  JPare at nfb.org
<mailto:JPare at nfb.org>  ; merrys at verizon.net; <mailto:merrys at verizon.net/>
ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:ctate2076 at att.net> 

 

It is critical that we move on this quickly, so please strive to make your
calls and send your emails as soon as possible.

 

Please insert the following to Senator Nelson's letter only:

I want to thank Senator Nelson for his active involvement and support with
the AV START Act, Senate bill 1885. Blind people and others who do not or
cannot obtain traditional driver's licenses will benefit greatly from this
new technology.

 

Below is the sample letter:

 

Dear Senator (name)

 

My name is [name] and I am a constituent of Senator [name]. I am
emailing/calling/faxing)  to encourage the Senator to cosponsor the
Marrakesh Implementation Act (S. 2559). The Marrakesh Implementation Act
would expand reading options for millions of blind and other Americans with
print disabilities. I also ask that the Senator sign Senator Duckworth's
letter (attached) opposing the ADA Education and Reform Act (H.R. 620). H.R.
620 has been sent to the Senate and, if passed, would significantly erode
the ADA and set disability rights back thirty years. 

 

Thank you for your support of blind Americans.

 

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

 

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