Category Archives: National Federation of the Blind

NDY Comment Supporting Proposed (& Long Overdue) Prohibition of Subminimum Wages

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, National Federation of the Blind, Our News & Commentary Blog, public comment, quality of life judgments, Section 14(c),

[THE COMMENT DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DEC. 12. Go to www.regulations.gov.] November 12, 2021 Jeffrey A. Koses Chairperson United States AbilityOne Commission 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 715 Arlington, VA 22202 RE: RIN 3037-AA16 Prohibition on the Payment of Subminimum Wages Under 14(c) Certificates as a Qualification for Participation as a Nonprofit Agency Under … Continue reading NDY Comment Supporting Proposed (& Long Overdue) Prohibition of Subminimum Wages →

More on Double Euthanasia in Belgium, National Federation of the Blind Reacts, and Other Suicides in the News

Aaron Swartz, Belgium, deaf-blind, devaluation, euthanasia, National Federation of the Blind, Oskar the Blind Cat, Our News & Commentary Blog, pets, reality check, suicide

The 24+ hours since I posted on the double euthanasia of two deaf men in Belgium has resulted in some developments, varied reactions, and some reflection on my own part.  My apologies if this post seems a little scattered – a little like mental  multi-colored pasta thrown against the wall –  but sometimes that’s how … Continue reading More on Double Euthanasia in Belgium, National Federation of the Blind Reacts, and Other Suicides in the News →