12/22/15 Shared by Lawrence Carter, National Council on Disability Community Phone Briefing Series on the Affordable Care Act Save the Dates All calls will begin at 2:00 PM, ET, and run one hour In many ways, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could be the single most important piece of legislation for people with disabilities […]
Category: 2015
Vend Engine designed to create opportunities for blind vendors to manage and operate inmate commissaries
11/27/15 Shared by Terry Smith, NFBEI We previously announced the partnership between NABM and Vend Engine designed to create opportunities for blind vendors to manage and operate inmate commissaries. You are invited to register for an upcoming webinar if you are interested in knowing more about how inmate commissaries work and the potential for blind vendors in […]
A letter to Governor Rauner in regards to the closing of rest areas in Illinois.
11/10/15 Shared by Donnie Anderson, ICBV Chairman – A letter to Governor Rauner in regards to the closing of rest areas in Illinois. Office of the Honorable Governor Bruce Rauner 207 State House Springfield, Illinois 62706 Under the Federal Randolph-Sheppard Act and Illinois state law 2421, The Blind Vendor’s Act, blind individuals successfully manage […]
Vending Market Watch Launches Healthy Vending Online Resource
10/20/15 From Vending Market Watch Oct 19, 2015 Vending Market Watch Launches Healthy Vending Online Resource With the increased interest in better-for-you products and stories within the vending industry, VendingMarketWatch.com has launched a “Healthy Vending” section on its Website that updates readers with the latest industry information and products related to Healthy Vending. From healthy […]
Blind Vendor Deploys Her First Micromarket In A South Carolina Government Building
9/29/15 From Vending Market Watch Blind Vendor Deploys Her First Micromarket In A South Carolina Government Building by Emily Jed Issue Date: Vol. 55, No. 9, September 2015, Posted On: 9/23/2015 MONCKS CORNER, SC — Breakroom Provisions sees an opportunity for blind vendors to bring micromarkets to the public buildings they serve. The company worked […]
Chicago Coalition Against Beverage Taxes
9/29/15 From the Chicago Coalition Against Beverage Taxes In case you missed it (September 24th), Mayor Emanuel introduced his proposed budget yesterday without including a new tax on soft drinks, fruit drinks and other beverages in Chicago. Thanks to your efforts, city officials have been getting the message loud and clear that Chicagoans simply don’t […]
John Gordon Named Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Blind Services
9/29/15 Announcement from Kris Smith, Director of DRS John Gordon Named Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Blind Services New BBS Bureau Chief It is with great pleasure that I announce that John Gordon will start on October 16 as the new Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Blind Services within the Department of Human […]
Chicago, IL: Proposed Soda Tax Loses Traction At City Council Hearing
9/22/15 From Vending Market Watch – Chicago, IL: Proposed Soda Tax Loses Traction At City Council Hearing A proposed penny-per-ounce sugary beverage tax in Chicago, IL, failed to gain traction at a city council hearing earlier this week, according to the Chicago Tribune. The tax would apply to beverages with at least 5 grams of sugar […]
“Illinois Works Together,”
9/22/15 From Lori Zenner, DRS Dear DRS Community Partners: Please find attached (link below) a copy of “Illinois Works Together,” a joint communication from the partner agencies working to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This includes an update on key implementation activities as well as a timeline leading into next year. While much has […]
National Braille Press Awardee – Connor McLeod
9/22/15 From the National Braille Press Awardee – Connor McLeod The now 14 year old Australian braille reader successfully campaigned his government to begin including tactile markings on their paper currency. Connor’s advocacy supported by 57,000 signatures on his online petition convinced the Royal Bank of Australia to make a ruling for accessibility this past spring. […]