NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PASSES RESOLUTION OPPOSING REST AREA COMMERCIALIZATION

Posted on July 17, 2017

Resolution 2017-16 Regarding the Commercialization of Interstate Rest Areas Proponent: 2017-16 WHEREAS, Congress, in 1936, enacted the Randolph-Sheppard Act to “provide blind persons with remunerative employment,” to “enlarge their eco ...

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Braille Readers are Leaders

Posted on October 10, 2015

Braille is Vital to Literacy for the Visually Impaired Please read the article titled "Braille is Vital to Literacy for the Visually Impaired" by Gwen Sadler, for additional information about braille readers. Louis Braille Commemorative Coin The ...

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National Federation of the Blind and NAMA: Building on their advocacy work together

Posted on October 29, 2013

From Left:  Jesse Hartle, Government Programs Specialist, National Federation of the Blind;  Nicky Gacos, President of the National Association of Blind Merchants, division of the National Federation of the Blind; Eric Dell, Senior Vice President, ...

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A Rock and a Hard Place

Posted on October 3, 2013

A Rock and a Hard Place: Blind Vendors and Government Officials Debate Menu Mandates 10/03/13 at 07:49 PM | by Kevan Worley The fastest growing thicket of regulations mandating "healthy" vending in federal, state, and local facilities was the focus ...

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White House Announces Janet LaBreck as Rehabilitation Services Administration Commissioner

Posted on February 7, 2013

The White House has announced that President Obama has nominated Janet LaBreck to be the next Rehabilitation Services Administration Commissioner.  Her nomination has been forwarded to the U.S. Senate for confirmation. I have had the great privilege ...

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Presidential Memorandum

Posted on January 20, 2012

Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2012): Thousands of Americans who are blind have embraced the entrepreneurial spirit that helps define our Nation as a land of opportunity. Through the Federal Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program administered by ...

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Sodexo Selected

Posted on August 8, 2011

Sodexo Selected for Food Services at 20 U.S. Marine Corps Mess Halls By Sodexo, Inc. Gaithersburg, Maryland, Aug. 8, 2011 -- PRNewswire -- Sodexo, Inc., leader in Quality of Daily Life Solutions, announced today that it has been selected by ...

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