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Laws and Legislation

Check out "nfb in the news" for media coverage of issues of importance to the Blind of New York State

The NFB of New York opposes licensure of orientation and mobility specialists and rehabilitation Therapists, as stated in our Licensure Opposition document, However, we support the CBVH Executive board's proposal of a Certification program, as outlined in their Certification Resolution.

Following is a list of the legislation we support.  If you have any questions, Please contact us and we'll be happy to discuss these important issues.

For our position on Federal legislation, See the following links:

http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Laws_and_Legislation.asp?SnID=603469940

Legislative agenda of the National Federation of the Blind http://www.nfb.org/law/leg_agenda.htm

Legislative alert 6-7-07     Legislative alert 6-12-07    Legislative alert 6-26-07    Legislative alert 12-4-07

Model Quiet Car Legislation    Legislative Alert 9-8-08

Blind Person's Earnings Fairness Act

SSDI Fact Sheet 2009    NFB National resolution regarding SSDI

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