2/2/17 From Vending Times Vending Industry Advocates To Shape Compliance Requirements For Cook County’s Sugary Beverage Tax Issue Date: Vol. 57, No. 2, February 2017, Posted On: 1/26/2017 CHICAGO — Illinois Automatic Merchandising Council leaders, along with National Automatic Merchandising Association legislative director Sheree Edwards, are continuing to advocate for the vending industry to help shape […]
Category: 2017
Staff Announcement from Secretary Dimas
2/2/17 Shared by John Gordon, Bureau Chief- BBS Subject: Staff Announcement from Secretary Dimas I am pleased to announce Quinetta Wade has been named the new Acting Director for the Division of Rehabilitation Services. Quinetta brings 18 years of experience with IDHS to the position. Quinetta will oversee the IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services which partners with people with disabilities […]
Be My Eyes – Helping blind see
2/2/17 Shared by Nicky Gacos, NABM President Be My Eyes – Helping blind see By Be My Eyes Description Be the eyes for a blind person in need of help remotely through a live video connection if you are sighted or be assisted by the network of sighted users if you are blind. Be My […]
Senate Democrats Introduce $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
2/2/17 Shared by Donnie Anderson, ICBV Chairman Senate Democrats Introduce $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan January 30, 2017 Senate Democrats on Jan. 24 introduced a $1 trillion infrastructure plan, laying down a marker for President Donald Trump, who pledged to introduce a massive infrastructure package during his first 100 days in office. The plan, which […]
Survey Of Vending Operators Shows How Cashless Capability Lifts Average Transaction Ticket To $1.60
1/24/17 Shared by Vending Times Survey Of Vending Operators Shows How Cashless Capability Lifts Average Transaction Ticket To $1.60 A new study from Parlevel Systems, a San Antonio, TX-based high-tech company, illustrates the positives of adopting cashless readers. The study combines data from its own customers and general information from around the Web In Depth […]
Rehabilitation Services Administration releases report on business needs and recommendations
1/24/17 The Rehabilitation Services Administration releases report on business needs and recommendations to improve the employment rate of Americans with disabilities According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/news.release/disabl.nr0.htm , the unemployment rate for people with disabilities continues to be higher than for those without disabilities. In 2015, the unemployment rate for persons with disabilities ages 16 […]
Computers for the Blind
1/24/17 Shared by John Gordon, Bureau Chief BBS Today the American Foundation for the Blind sent out this press release announcing that Computers for the Blind (CFTB) will be the recipient of one of the 2017 Access Awards. We are very honored to be recognized and wish to thank all of our community partners for their support. […]
Resignation of RSA Commissioner Janet LaBreck
1/17/17 Shared by John Gordon, Bureau Chief of Blind Services Illinois A portion of Lori Zenner’s correspondence – Business Week Ending 1/13/17 Resignation of RSA Commissioner Janet LaBreck NATIONAL, HILL AND DC NEWS: In keeping with past practice Presidential appointees were asked to submit their resignations. Among these was RSA Commissioner Janet LaBreck. She will be […]
Mars creates special ad for World Braille Day
1/10/17 Shared by NCS SmartBrief Mars creates special ad for World Braille Day Mars has created an ad written in Braille with faux Maltesers at a London bus stop. The ad was unveiled in time to commemorate World Braille Day. http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/buying-and-supplying/marketing/mars-unveils-braille-bus-stop-advert-for-maltesers/546657.article Here’s a surprising side note about Mars, our candy company – Mars acquires […]
SB 0523 ILLINOIS beverage tax
1/9/17 SB 0523 ILLINOIS beverage tax See below. Here’s what we’re up against filed today. For immediate distribution SB 0523 (SFA 0001) Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Act. Imposes a tax on distributors of bottled sugar-sweetened beverages, syrups, or powders at the rate of $0.01 per ounce of […]