Jay.Steinhardt@p3.f230.n231.z1.fidonet.org (Jay Steinhardt) (09/05/90)
Index Number: 10119 The Rehab act is available allong with allsupport documents from a BBS run by the US. Department of Justice. The BBS is found at 202-514-6193. The system allows you access to several levels of interaction with the Department of Justice and the support agencies. I have just downloaded that data along with other pices of information that I will post as people show an interest. The BBS that I work of of will also post all these files. The name of the BBS is not consistant w/ my tag but John Hartman and I work together to make services available to the disabled community of Indiana. Please keep in mond that to down load is a long didtance call and the ADA alone takes 30min. If you want to order the documents you can call : Voice: 202-514-0301 TDD : 202-514-0381 TDD : 202-514-0383 Or write to: Coordnation and Review Section Civil Rights Division U.S. Department of Civil Rights P.O.Box 66118 Washington, D.C. 2003-6118 I hope this helps all interested persons as well as you Gene Jay Steinhardt, Director Abilities Inc. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!231!230.3!Jay.Steinhardt Internet: Jay.Steinhardt@p3.f230.n231.z1.fidonet.org
Vince.Boehm@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Vince Boehm) (11/16/90)
Index Number: 11737 The Rehab Act (1973) has a pretty interesting section that authorizes the Secretaries of Commerce and Labor to "make grants to, or enter into contracts with, individuals with handicaps to enable them to develop or market their products or services."[ Title 6, Rehab Act, Section 622, ( 29 USC 795(h) ]. Anybody know anything about this ? I would be interested talking with anyone who has knowledge of this or any other program involving handicapped small business,["8(a)" setasides, S.B.A. HAL-2's, etc..] -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!150!140!Vince.Boehm Internet: Vince.Boehm@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Warren.King@p0.f429.n275.z1.fidonet.org (Warren King) (11/16/90)
Index Number: 11749 > > The Rehab Act (1973) has a pretty interesting section that authorizes > the Secretaries of Commerce and Labor to "make grants to, or enter > into contracts with, individuals with handicaps to enable them to > develop or market their products or services."[ Title 6, Rehab Act, > Section 622, ( 29 USC 795(h) ]. > > Anybody know anything about this ? > > I would be interested talking with anyone who has knowledge of this or > any other program involving handicapped small business,["8(a)" > setasides, S.B.A. HAL-2's, etc..] > > I tried following up on it and the big response that I got was that although the provision is it place, there is no money to go along with it! I wrote to both Senators and several Congressmen for help in the matter. I don't want to discourage you from trying, BUT, the government's definition of small business and yours might be two different things. No matter how you slice it, it is still politics and unless you have something that is going to make a politician "look good" or you have some very powerful backers, that provision will do you no good. -Warren- -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!275!429.0!Warren.King Internet: Warren.King@p0.f429.n275.z1.fidonet.org
Vince.Boehm@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Vince Boehm) (11/21/90)
Index Number: 11911 Warren, The Vietnam Vets Employment act is a deal the government subsidizes an elibable persons wages for at least 6 months (I think the govt pays half). Another thing that a disabled person is eligable for is the SBAs section 8(a), which is a small business setaside. This pgm was originally set up for monorities. Now, it has been extended to persons with disabilities. What makes this interesting to both of us is our proximity to some major government installations. From my research, there is A LOT of things that that the government buys, that a person working from his home can provide. The Rehab Act, has provisions for "tools of the trade". The way it works is that BVR(the State) picks up 20%, and the Feds pay the other 80%. I'm working with a guy who knows a lot about how these things work. I'm in process of getting things together with the BVR. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!150!140!Vince.Boehm Internet: Vince.Boehm@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Vince.Boehm@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Vince Boehm) (12/01/90)
Index Number: 12089 the Rehab act isn't limited to only physical handicapped persons. The way the law reads is that it's resources are available to those who qualify. If you have documented proof of a handicap that can deny a person of one of lifes major goals, you probably can get some help. You will have to work through BVR. (check with the dept of labor in your state, as they administer the program) Good luck. Remember it's a slow process, and you deal with beaureaucrats. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!150!140!Vince.Boehm Internet: Vince.Boehm@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Philip.Kirschner@f608.n107.z1.fidonet.org (Philip Kirschner) (12/05/90)
Index Number: 12224 I am aware that the rehab act covers other handicaps as well.It's just they are tightening the requirements for services under the rehab act in NYS due to financal crisis. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!107!608!Philip.Kirschner Internet: Philip.Kirschner@f608.n107.z1.fidonet.org
Vince.Boehm@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Vince Boehm) (12/07/90)
Index Number: 12407 Yeah, They're getting tougher. But, the feds pay 80%, the state 20%. BTW, they aren't GIVING anything. They get back $11-15 for each buck they spend. All those extra taxes collected vs. money spent on wellfare, etc.. You have to play with their heads. tho. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING (+ copy your congressmen !) Vince -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!150!140!Vince.Boehm Internet: Vince.Boehm@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Vince.Boehm@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Vince Boehm) (01/08/91)
Index Number: 12700 A LOT of what you are talking about is already in the law. It's just that a lot isn't funded, and things like affirmative action aren't (at least to my knowledge) vigorously enforced. Vince -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!150!140!Vince.Boehm Internet: Vince.Boehm@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org