In a message dated 9/12/2013 1:01:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
Tell Your Senator to Reauthorize the Rehabilitation Act Now! _
Take Action!_
(http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/utr/1/GQACTIQJPW/INDJTIQJTR/9847517886)
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 2013, (Bill S. 1356) is part of the
Rehabilitation Act and was passed out of the Senate Health, Education,
Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee on July 31, 2013. WIA has not been
reauthorized since 1998, even though Congress requires it to be reauthorized
every
five years. For those who are unfamiliar with this legislation, the
Rehabilitation Act mandates how Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and
Statewide Independent Councils (SILCs) operate.
Disability advocates have worked tirelessly with Legislators to strengthen
the language within the Rehabilitation Act. S.1356 contains significant
changes to the Independent Living program, including the creation of an
Independent Living Administration (ILA), which will be located within the
Administration on Community Living. Reauthorizing the Rehabilitation Act has
been a top priority for the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL).
Additional information on S. 1356 can be found at
(http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/utr/1/GQACTIQJPW/KGAETIQJTS/9847517886)
_http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/go/RehabAct_
(http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/utr/1/GQACTIQJPW/KUECTIQJTT/9847517886) .
S. 1356 is your chance to join the efforts of countless people who created
change in the past and continue to ensure that the laws of this land are
equal and accessible for all!
Let your Senators know that they should support WIA and how it would
affect you!
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