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. […]
Coming out of the closet: I am Legally Blind
9/15/15 Relentless Romero Blogs Saturday, September 5, 2015 Coming out of the closet: I am Legally Blind LIVING A LIE, UNTIL YOU CAN FAKE IT NO MORE. I have always heard about the term “coming out of the closet” as it relates to sexual orientation. I recently realized that I also lived this tortured existence […]
Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Disease
9/7/15 This Week on Eyes on Success 1536 Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Disease (Sep. 2 2015) Pam Retzloff was legally blind since birth due to a congenital retinal disease. Starting in her 20’s her vision progressively worsened until she was left with a tiny dim visual field. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Pam […]
Fact sheet on the TIME Act
9/1/15 From Denise Avant, NFB President Hello all, Below this is an updated fact sheet on the TIME Act. Please use this fact sheet when talking to or following up with your representatives and our senators about the TIME act. We have one week left to call, write, and if necessary visit our representatives before the […]
A proposed tax in the city of Chicago mimicking the proposed Illinois Penny per Ounce Sugar Tax
8/4/15 From abc 7 Chicago – A proposed tax in the city of Chicago mimicking the proposed Illinois Penny per Ounce Sugar Tax Chicago alderman resurrects sugary drink tax proposal Video: http://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-alderman-resurrects-sugary-drink-tax-proposal/891629/ Wednesday, July 29, 2015 05:25PM CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago alderman introduced an ordinance Wednesday that would add a penny per ounce […]
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2015
8/4/15 From the Federal Register Volume 80, Number 145 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015) Presidential Documents Pages 45389-45392 From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov FR Doc No: 2015-18785 The President Proclamation 9302 of July 24, 2015 Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2015 By the President of the United States of […]
“Re-imagining the Social Security System for the 21st Century”
7/21/15 From the National Council on Disability NCD CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING: “Re-imagining the Social Security System for the 21st Century” WHEN: Tuesday, July 28 2015 TIME: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM LOCATION: Capitol Visitors Center, Senate-Side, SVC 201-00 in Washington, DC BRIEFING NOTICE: On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, the National Council on Disability (NCD) will […]