As someone who works for an organization focused on the employment and training of individuals with barriers to employment (including homeless and those with disabilities), I urge members of the committee to vote in the affirmative for HB1617, HB1723, and HB2696. HB1617 will make it easier for homeless youth to acquire the documents they need for employment by waiving the associated fees for these documents. Food insecurity is a major issue for those with barriers to employment - in many cases even while employed. HB1723's establishment of a task force to improve access to food assistance programs would maximize participation in these programs and help to end hunger in Virginia. I also support HB2696 as it can benefit those that are blind or visually impaired,
As someone who works for an organization focused on the employment and training of individuals with barriers to employment (including homeless and those with disabilities), I urge members of the committee to vote in the affirmative for HB1617, HB1723, and HB2696. HB1617 will make it easier for homeless youth to acquire the documents they need for employment by waiving the associated fees for these documents. Food insecurity is a major issue for those with barriers to employment - in many cases even while employed. HB1723's establishment of a task force to improve access to food assistance programs would maximize participation in these programs and help to end hunger in Virginia. I also support HB2696 as it can benefit those that are blind or visually impaired,