From Chris Danielson, NFB – National Federation of the Blind Applauds DOJ Motion to Intervene in Sheltered Workshop Case Baltimore, Maryland (April 2, 2013): The National Federation of the Blind today applauded the United States Department of Justice’s motion to intervene in the pending class action lawsuit Lane v. Kitzhaber, No. 12-cv-138 (D. Or.). The […]
Category: Legislation
2/5/13 President Obama and the White House have nominated The Honorable Janet LaBreck
From Raven Pulliam, BEPB Program Administrator IL President Obama and the White House have nominated The Honorable Janet LaBreck, Commissioner of the Commission for the Blind in Massachusetts, to be the next Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Commissioner. To learn more about Commissioner LaBreck, please access: www.mass.gov/mcb/ <http://www.mass.gov/mcb> This important Presidential appointment must be confirmed by the […]
1/24/13 Dale, Kareem A.
From Terry Smith, NFB Blind Entrepreneurs Initiative From: Dale, Kareem A. Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 2:37 PM Subject: last day As many of you all know, Friday will be my last day at the White House. It has been an extraordinary privilege to serve this President. With the help of all of you, this […]
NCD Statement on Failed CRPD Ratification Vote in the Senate
From the National Council on Disability – NCD Statement on Failed CRPD Ratification Vote in the Senate WASHINGTON, DC – The Chairman of the National Council on Disability (NCD), an independent federal agency, expressed his deep disappointment that the United States Senate fell short of the votes needed to pass the resolution for ratification of the […]
Chicago Mayor Emanuel Healthy Vending Machine Initiative Limits Beverage Sizes To 12 Ounces
Chicago Mayor Emanuel Healthy Vending Machine Initiative Limits Beverage Sizes To 12 Ounces The recently introduced healthy vending machine ordinance proposed by Chicago Mayor Emanuel offers guidelines on fat, sugar and the calorie content for snacks and beverages in vending machines in city departments and building. The beverage guidelines include that all beverage selections, with […]
National Federation of the Blind Applauds Landmark Court Ruling Decision Will Revolutionize Blind People’s Access to Books
Baltimore, Maryland (October 11, 2012): The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) today applauded a decision issued on October 10, 2012, by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, which permits the distribution of millions of books to blind and print-disabled people. The ruling in Authors Guild, Inc., et al., v. HathiTrust, […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its regulations concerning veterans in need of service dogs
From the Federal Register – Veterans Affairs Department – Service Dogs Vol. 77, No. 172 Wednesday, September 5, 2012 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 54368-54382] [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-21784] DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 17 RIN 2900-AN51 Service Dogs AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its regulations […]
CRH Catering Wins Vending Contract at Virginia Rest Stops
Issue Date: Vol. 52, No. 9, September 2012, Posted On: 9/5/2012 CRH Catering Wins Vending Contract at Virginia Rest Stops; Geico Sponsors Safe Phone Zones RICHMOND, VA — CRH Catering Co. has been awarded a three-year vending contract at Virginia’s rest areas and welcome centers, where Geico will sponsor Safe Phone Zones. The public and private […]
U.S. Court Of Appeals Denies American Council Of The Blind’s Motion Regarding Currency Redesign
From Vending Market Watch – U.S. Court Of Appeals Denies American Council Of The Blind’s Motion Regarding Currency Redesign The U.S. Court of Appeals denied the American Council of the Blind’s motion to amend the court’s 2008 Order and Judgment, according to the National Automatic Merchandising Association. The American Council for the Blind had requested the court […]
Kentucky Amends Requirements For Blind Vending Program
VendingMarketWatch.com Kentucky Amends Requirements For Blind Vending Program The Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet/Office for the Blind recently amended its rules to establish additional operational requirements for the implementation of the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program, the National Automatic Merchandising Association reported. The Kentucky Business Enterprises is one of the leading U.S. vending and food […]