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 Newest Healthcare Reform Actions November 11, 2009 2:18 PM

Newest Healthcare Reform Actions Please do any, or all, you can :) This Action, on Change.org, the url :) Newest Healthcare Reform Acts :) http://healthcare.change.org/actions/view/newest_healthcare_reform_acts http://www.change.org/profile/189788/actions Stop Stupac the Amendment, or any version of it. As well, no trigger, because triggers don't get pulled. Also, please, advocate for singlepayer healthcare, with Community First Choice Option and CLASS Act (Community Choice Act for the handicapped, elderly, autistic, disabled, etc.); H.R. 676 & S. 703, are the best of the lot, so far. support women's healthcare now :) http://womensrights.change.org/actions/view/support_womens_healthcare_now Related actions and group :) Healthcare Reform Actions :) http://healthcare.change.org/actions/view/healthcare_reform_actions http://www.change.org/profile/189788/actions http://www.singlepayeraction.org//join.html AAUW Action Network: An Attack on Reproductive Health Care: New Domestic Gag Rule :) On Saturday night, the House passed the largest health care overhaul bill in 40 years. Many of AAUW's key priorities were included in the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), including coverage for maternity care, preventive care, an end to gender rating, and other protections for women. It's a victory for millions of Americans who are one step closer to quality, affordable health care. Unfortunately, this victory came at a price that is outrageous and unacceptable. Anti-choice representatives also passed an amendment to the bill that will severely undermine women's access to complete and safe reproductive health care services. The amendment, offered by Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI), will eliminate coverage for abortion services in the public option. Current law already bans the use of federal dollars to pay for abortion, but this amendment goes further by prohibiting women who receive federal subsidies from purchasing a comprehensive insurance plan that includes abortion services. Private plans that offer abortion coverage would be banned from receiving funding. This type of restriction would force private insurance companies to choose between eliminating abortion coverage for all insured members and being eligible to serve patients by receiving federal subsidies. As a result, millions of women who have this coverage now would lose it, effectively ending coverage for abortion services and instituting what amounts to a domestic gag rule. Women who could afford it could pay extra for a "rider" policy to cover such services, but the very nature of unplanned pregnancies makes this an illogical and impractical notion. AAUW has long advocated for choice in the determination of one's reproductive life and increased access to health care and family planning services. There's no doubt that health care reform is desperately needed, but it should not come on the backs of women. A fundamental principle of health care has always been to "do no harm." Make no mistake; the Stupak amendment does just that--leaving millions of women worse off than they were before. This is the biggest attempt to ban abortion services in years, and a similar amendment is already in the works in the Senate. Take Action: Contact your senators today and urge them to oppose any amendments that jeopardize women's access to complete reproductive health care coverage. Then, take another minute to contact your representative about his or her vote on the Stupak amendment :) Senate: http://www.capwiz.com/aauw/issues/alert/?alertid=14329551 House: http://www.capwiz.com/aauw/issues/alert/?alertid=14329496&type=CO Center for Reproductive Rights: TAKE ACTION: The Fight is Not Over Yet :) Saturday's House vote was a terrible blow for women's health and rights -- but the fight is not over yet. The Pro-Choice Caucus has crafted a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowing to oppose a healthcare bill that restricts a woman's right to choose any further than current law. Tell your Members of Congress to sign the letter and show their support for American women! :) http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5971/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=1275 Planned Parenthood Action: A painful blow to women's health care :) While there are some who are satisfied with the health care reform bill that passed in the House of Representatives late Saturday night, I am not one of them. When it came down to it, Congress passed a bill that will undercut women's access to comprehensive health care. Despite hundreds of thousands of voters like you and me who called on members of Congress to include women's health care in health care reform, the bill that passed Saturday night includes a ban on private abortion coverage for millions of women and would prohibit it in the new "public option." Opponents of legal abortion and health care for women are emboldened by Saturday night's vote and ready to bring their ban on abortion to the Senate floor. But now it's our turn. And this time we are going to use our strongest weapon: the White House. That's why, today, we are calling on President Obama :) http://www.ppaction.org/campaign/hcr09bse_af/xkwgn64z778xn8d?qp_source=hcr09bse%5fe1%5faf Mobilization for Health Care for All :) Two Health Care Advocates Remain in Jail, Take Action To Support their Cause Now :) Yesterday morning, Mobilization for Health Care for All made another urgent demand to get insurance money out of our democracy so that real reform will not be blocked in America. http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1312/t/10007/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=2159 to sign a petition to Sen. Lieberman.  [ send green star]
 
Acts / disabled, et al: keep CFC Option + CLASS Act in; etc.. November 02, 2009 4:00 AM

Acts / disabled, et al: keep CFC Option + CLASS Act in; etc.. This Action, on Change.org, the url :) Autistic, Elderly...+ healthcare :) http://healthcare.change.org/actions/view/autistic_elderly_healthcare http://www.change.org/profile/189788/actions "Keep CFC Option and CLASS Act in Senate Health Reform Bill :) Support Community First Choice Option and CLASS Act Merged Senate Health Reform Bill Must Keep CFC and CLASS This week the Senate Finance and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committees are merging their separate healthcare reform bills into one single bill that will go to the Senate floor to be debated as early as next week. Two critical provisions that change the way long term services are delivered and funded for people with disabilities and seniors are included. These two provisions complement one another and must be a part of the final Senate bill! The Finance Committee bill includes the Community First Choice (CFC) Medicaid Option. The Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee's bill includes the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act (CLASS) Act. We need both of these provisions in the final bill. Please "Take Action" today by clicking to send a letter to your Senators. Feel free to edit the letter to include your personal thoughts on the importance of the CFC Option and CLASS Act. Take Action :) http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=14220621&queueid=4124857056 " Please, advocate for singlepayer healthcare, with Community First Choice Option and CLASS Act (for the handicapped, autistic, elderly, developmentally disabled, disabled, etc.); H.R. 676 & S. 703, are the best of the lot, so far- i.m.h.o.. :) Related group and actions :) http://www.singlepayeraction.org//join.html reality  [ send green star]
 
Urge Senator + Sen Finance Com: include Community 1st Choice September 26, 2009 10:22 AM

Urge Senator + Sen Finance Com: include Community 1st Choice This Action, on Change.org, the url :) Community First Choice :) http://autism.change.org/actions/view/community_first_choice http://www.change.org/profile/189788/actions Urge your Senator and the Senate Finance Committee to include the Community First Choice option in the committee health reform bill. :) http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=14029391&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] Take Action! The Senate Finance Committee is about to begin final mark-up of their health reform bill. It is critical that we take action now to get them to include a proposal which addresses Medicaid's institutional bias. ADAPT, NCIL, the Arc, the Coalition for Community Integration and other advocates have developed a proposal for a state option that would give states an enhanced federal Medicaid match for providing attendant services and supports as an alternative to institutional placement. This proposal is called the Community First Choice (CFC) option. It is urgent that we contact our Senators and key Finance Committee leaders to ask them to support including the Community First Choice in the committee's health reform bill. Click on the Take Action link located near the top of this Alert to be taken to a letter you can send to your Senators and the Senate Finance Committee leadership. Feel free to personalize the letter. Afterwards, enter your contact information, then, click once on the Send button. Please invite your friends to complete this Alert. Please, advocate for singlepayer healthcare, with CCA, Community Choice Act (for the handicapped, disabled, etc.); H.R. 676 & S. 703, are the best of the lot, so far; i.m.h.o.. Related group and actions :) http://www.singlepayeraction.org//join.html  [ send green star]
 
Most current healthcare reform advocacy, activism, alerts :) September 26, 2009 10:06 AM

Most current healthcare reform advocacy, activism, alerts :) These Actions, on Change.org, the url :) current healthcare reform :) http://healthcare.change.org/actions/view/current_healthcare_reform http://www.change.org/profile/189788/actions healthcare for autistic :) http://autism.change.org/actions/view/healthcare_for_autistic Latest healthcare reform articles, advocacy, activism and alerts; please do any, or all, you can :) Single Payer Activists Build Memorial on National Mall :) http://www.singlepayeraction.org//index.php AAUW Action Network: Keep Our Workers, Our Families, and Our Nation Healthy :) http://capwiz.com/aauw/issues/alert/?alertid=13675146&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] Enough is Enough! Tell Our National Leaders to Stop Playing Politics with the Health of Our Families :) http://www.nclr.org/section/act_now/ Attend an Event :) http://www.nclr.org/content/calendar/detail/48564/ We wish we hadn't been right about this :) Please contact your senators now and tell them to say no to health industry lobbyists :) http://action.citizen.org/t/6693/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=27870 http://action.citizen.org/t/6693/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=27576 Healthcare Vote this Week: Call the Senate :) Please call members of the committee TODAY and ask them to vote against any anti-choice amendments :) http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5971/t/6848/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=1148 http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5971/t/6848/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=1146 It's Healthcare Justice Week :) http://www.healthcare-now.org/campaigns/healthcare-justice-week/ Call Congress for single-payer now! It's easy and toll-free :) http://tools.advomatic.com/35/hc-n/ Mad As Hell Doctors: rally in D.C. and we are looking look forward to a great event! 9-30, 4-7pm :) http://www.madashelldoctors.com/ Stand Up for Health :) http://www.standupforhealthcare.org/page/s/lendyourvoice http://www.standupforhealthcare.org/page/s/president/ Senate Health Care Reform Bill and Immigrants :) http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/ http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/index.php?content=rtHealthcare Keep The Public Option Alive :) https://act.credoaction.com/campaign/publicoption_bo/ http://www.OpenLeft.com :) Please, advocate for singlepayer healthcare, with Community 1st Choice Option (Community Choice Act for the handicapped, elderly, autistic, disabled, etc.); H.R. 676 & S. 703, are the best of the lot, so far; i.m.h.o..  [ send green star]
 
GP actions: We Need Your Support for Single Payer; etc.. September 03, 2009 1:23 AM

This Action, on Change.org, the url :) support singlepayer :) http://healthcare.change.org/actions/view/support_singlepayer http://www.change.org/profile/189788/actions Please, advocate for singlepayer healthcare, with CCA, Community Choice Act (for the handicapped, disabled, etc.); H.R. 676 & S. 703, are the best of the lot, so far; i.m.h.o.. Related group and actions :) http://www.singlepayeraction.org//join.html We Need Your Support for Single Payer :) Back to http://www.GP.org In Durham, North Carolina this July, delegates at the Annual National Meeting of the Green Party of the United States chose working for a Single Payer Health Care System as one of the top priorities for the coming year. With your support, we can make this priority a reality. The Green Party has taken a strong stand, based in experience, to reform our nation's health care system. All across the country, the health insurance debate rages. The debate is centered around reforming the health insurance companies. The Green Party has a tradition of going to the root of the problem. The problem will not be addressed by making minor changes to require health insurance companies to provide a bit more health care to a few more people.... We exist not to dabble in small adjustments on the edges of corporate America, but instead to pressure for basic reforms. The Green Party honors health care as a basic right for all rather than as a rationed privilege only for those who have. We advocate for a Single Payer Health Care System. Our candidates stand firmly for Single Payer when they run for office, our elected officials stand for Single Payer when in office, and our members advocate for Single Payer in their daily lives. The idea of health care as a right is not a radical position, but instead is part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/ the founding document of the United Nations, of which the United States was a signatory in 1948. It states: "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services" Our health care system in the United States is the most expensive in the world. A Single Payer system would cut the cost of health care delivery by as much as one third. Our health care system was ranked 37th in 2000 by the World Health Organization. A Single Payer system would be able to deliver better health care to more people. Advocating for Single Payer is a protection.... ...for each of us as individuals. Our nation's health care is only as strong as the weakest link. If some of us are vulnerable to diseases such as tuberculosis, which is among us now, or to any of the predcited pandemics that will come with our population, water, and environmental challenges, then all of us are vulnerable. The future of our nation's health security lies in our willingness to address the health of the least of us . ...for our nation's businesses, so that they might more fairly compete with other nations. ...for our workers, so that they might be as productive as possible ...for our cities, towns, villages, counties, schools, so that providing health care doesn't bankrupt them. ...for our children, that they might realize a healthy future. Please show your support for the Green Party of the United States, the only political party that stands firmly for a Single Payer Health Care System, and for health care as a right as the most practical way to ensure our nation's health security. Your gift of any amount will strengthen the Green Party's voice for Single Payer. You can donate here. Sustainers are our base of support, enabling us to count upon a base level of income each month to pay our excellent staff, to sustain our Washington DC office, and to support advocacy of issues like Single Payer and other issues. Many people find that it is more affordable to spread their donation out monthly. During our time together in Durham, we called for an increase in monthly sustainers from 250 to 500. We want to give you an opportunity to be a part of this effort by becoming sustainers or increasing your monthly gift. With your help we can meet the $10,000 per month goal. You can start your sustainer here. If you are already a sustainer, please consider increasing your level by as much as you can by contacting Brian Bittner at brian@gp.org or 202-319-7191. If you would prefer or are better able to give a one-time donation, your support will be put to good use as we move forward. You can donate here. Remember, The Green Party takes no money from real estate companies, investment firms, or insurance companies. In fact, we don't take any corporate money because we think corporate money in politics is wrong. August 2009 Greenline :) College Greens Are Ready to Turn Your School Green :) Remember seeing the Campus Greens start up hundreds of chapters a few years ago? Then you're going to love College Greens, the new nation-wide network of college Green Party chapters we are organizing starting today. We want to help all students, faculty members, alumni, and parents meet the challenge put up by the College Democrats and Young Republicans by organizing a better, Greener option at your school! Check out the new College Greens webpage, http://www.gp.org/College-Greens/ which will include all the tools you need to organize a fully-functional, vibrant, active College Greens chapter - an organizing checklist, supplemental organizing handouts, sample flyers, links to a Facebook and Twitter page, an on-line form to sign up yourself and your college chapter, and an on-line donation form that helps support our effort. We also need your help to steer the effort. If you have experience from your days as a Campus Greens organizer or  [ send green star]
 
Free Jailed Falsely :) July 29, 2009 6:50 AM

Free Jailed Falsely :) Help Mr. Leonard Peltier get the parole he, and humanity, truly deserves, advocate and evoke :) Leonard has carried a constant burden for all of humanity, for over 34 years straight, graciously, courageously, and with great generosity, and, besides thanking him, we have a responsibility to act, not just to right the wrongs of this world, to act to lessen Leonard's, and those like Leonard's, burdens; they've humbly born for us all. Thanx, again :) Luckily, "we, the people...", can still be the voice for those unheard; let us do what we can do to support Leonard's parole. Thanx, again. Ciao. :) reality This Action, on Change.org, the url :) Free Jailed Falsely :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/free_jailed_falsely http://www.change.org/profile/189788/actions3 Very latest from Friends Digest :) News from Lewisburg :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8744 Friends Digest Vol. 3, No. 5 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8727 Eyes On Members of Congress :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8707 Peltier Medical Alert :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8677 June 26th Statement from Leonard Peltier :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8670 34th Anniversary Events :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8666 LP-DOC: Acts: Update on the Lewisburg Vigil, 7-28-09; etc.. :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8660 LP-DOC: Acts: Health Alert: Peltier Needs Medical Assist; etc.. :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8655 Previous :) Focus Parole, Friends Digest Vol. 3, No. 4 ;) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8650 Previous Actions, on Change.org, the url :) free falsely jailed :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/free_falsely_jailed Act to Protect Leonard Peltier, severely beaten, institutionally abused, etc.. :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/act_to_protect_leonard_peltier_severely_beaten_institutionally Other Actions for Leonard on Change.org :) Leonard Peltier Petition :) http://criminaljustice.change.org/actions/view/leonard_peltier_petition Leonard Peltier Petition :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/leonard_peltier_petition_2  [ send green star]
 
Keep women's care in healthcare reform :) July 21, 2009 5:15 AM

Keep women's care in healthcare reform :) This Action, on Change.org, the url :) womens care = healthcare :) http://healthcare.change.org/actions/view/womens_care_healthcare http://www.change.org/profile/189788/actions Urgent: Senator Hatch targets Planned Parenthood :) URGENT: Senator Orrin Hatch is lying in order to cut women — and Planned Parenthood — out of health care reform, no matter the cost to millions of people.Tell Senator Hatch he is wrong. Tell him American women can't be fooled. http://www.ppaction.org//campaign/protectwomenshealth09pporg We've been deeply concerned that women would be the first targets in health care reform and now it's happened. Yesterday, anti-choice Senator Orrin Hatch launched an attack on Planned Parenthood and the U.S. senators who were trying to help women. Earlier this week, Senator Mikulski of Maryland, joined by four other senators, offered an amendment to make sure that preventive care for women — like birth control and cancer screenings — is included in health care legislation. The amendment also made sure women and their families can still see the doctors and nurses they trust. The amendment passed, and it was a strong victory for women's health. And now the other side is trying their best to take it away. Within hours, Senator Hatch and his allies started spreading lies. Their aim: to cut millions of women — and Planned Parenthood — out of health care reform. Their method: to mislead the media and Americans about what the amendment actually does. Instead of telling the truth, he claimed that it mandates abortion coverage in an attempt to drum up opposition. This is an outright lie — and we need your help to fight back. http://www.ppaction.org//campaign/protectwomenshealth09pporg Senator Hatch and his allies have made themselves clear. They believe that providing trusted and essential health care to millions of Americans is less important than pushing their anti-choice ideology. They are wrong. Women's health matters — it matters to me and I know it matters to you. Let's show him just how wrong he is — take a moment right now to sign a petition to Senator Hatch. http://www.ppaction.org//campaign/protectwomenshealth09pporg It is truly outrageous. Senator Hatch and his anti-women's health allies are willing to sacrifice the health care of so many women, men, and families for one reason — to undermine women's ability to get preventive and primary reproductive health care. The fact is that without genuine access to care, women's health is in jeopardy. You and I know that, and that's why we won't accept health care reform that cuts out reproductive health care and women's health providers like Planned Parenthood. Please, sign your name and make sure Senator Hatch gets the message. http://www.ppaction.org//campaign/protectwomenshealth09pporg This isn't the first attack on women's health and Planned Parenthood since the health care reform debate began — and you can bet it won't be the last. Thank you for standing strong with us today, and please bear with us as we communicate with you frequently on this critical struggle. Sincerely, http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Cecile Richards, President Planned Parenthood Federation of America visit plannedparenthood.org © 2009 Planned Parenthood® Federation of America Privacy Policy  [ send green star]
 
Eyes On Members of Congress July 11, 2009 1:04 AM

Eyes On Members of Congress Friends, Your help is urgently needed. Please, everyone, take a few minutes to contact your Members of Congress and urge them to write a letter to the U.S. Parole Commission by TUESDAY, JULY 14, on behalf of Leonard Peltier. Use fax or e-mail. You may also consult your senators' and representative's Web sites for telephone numbers. Get started now. Please also contact the following Members of Congress who have supported Peltier in the past to urge them to immediately write a letter to the U.S. Parole Commission. --> Rep. John Conyers, Jr., Chairman, House Judiciary Committee. Call 202-225-3951. --> Sen. Daniel Inouye via the Committee on Indian Affairs at (202) 224-2251; . A SHOUT OUT to Minnesota: Remember that your new senator, Al Franken, is the newest member of the Committee on Indian Affairs. Drop him a line, too. --> The members of the Congressional Black Caucus at 202-226-9776; . Remind them of the congressional briefing with the CBC on the Peltier case on May 17, 2000. A number of the members supported Leonard a decade ago and must do so again. They can help to educate their newer members, as well. But time is of the essence. Members of special note include Rep. John Conyers, Jr., (MI), Rep. John Lewis (GA), Rep. Maxine Waters (CA), and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC). The Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee also has asked that all supporters contact Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to urge her also to renew her commitment to Leonard's freedom. Contact the Speaker of the House at 202-225-0100. Or use e-mail: or . San Francisco constituents may also reach Ms. Pelosi at (415) 556-4862 or at her DC office (202-225-4965). ----- Additions :) Sample Letter :) United States Parole Commission 5550 Friendship Boulevard Suite 420 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-7286 (Insert Date) Re: LEONARD PELTIER #89637-132 Dear Commissioners, Convicted in connection with the deaths on June 26, 1975, of Ronald Williams and Jack Coler, agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mr. Leonard Peltier remains imprisoned at the United States Penitentiary in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The court record in this case clearly shows that government prosecutors have long held that they do not know who killed Mr. Coler and Mr. Williams nor what role Leonard Peltier "may have" played in the tragic shoot-out. Further, in a decision filed by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on December 18, 2002, Mr. Peltier’s sentences "were imposed in violation of [Peltier's] due process rights because they were based on information that was false due to government misconduct,” and, according to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, in 2003: "…Much of the government’s behavior at the Pine Ridge Reservation and its prosecution of Leonard Peltier is to be condemned. The government withheld evidence. It intimidated witnesses. These facts are not disputed." Despite these admissions, Leonard Peltier has served over 33 years in prison. After careful consideration of the facts in Leonard Peltier's case, I have concluded that Leonard Peltier does not represent a risk to the public. First, Leonard Peltier has no prior convictions and has advocated for non-violence throughout his prison term. Furthermore, Leonard Peltier has been a model prisoner. He has received excellent evaluations from his work supervisors on a regular basis. He continues to mentor young Native prisoners, encouraging them to lead clean and sober lives. He has used his time productively, disciplining himself to be a talented painter and an expressive writer. Although Leonard Peltier maintains that he did not kill the agents, he has openly expressed remorse and sadness over their deaths. Most admirably, Mr. Peltier contributes regular support to those in need. He donates his paintings to charities including battered women's shelters, half way houses, alcohol and drug treatment programs, and Native American scholarship funds. He also coordinates an annual holiday gift drive for the children of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Leonard Peltier is widely recognized for his good deeds and in turn has won several awards including the North Star Frederick Douglas Award; Federation of Labour (Ontario, Canada) Humanist of the Year Award; Human Rights Commission of Spain International Human Rights Prize; and 2004 Silver Arrow Award for Lifetime Achievement. Mr. Peltier also has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize six times. Leonard Peltier is now over 60 years of age—a great-grandfather—and suffers from partial blindness, diabetes, a heart condition, and high blood pressure. I recognize the grave nature of the events of June 26, 1975, and I extend my deepest sympathy to the families of those who died that day. However, I find aspects of this case to also be of concern and I believe Leonard Peltier deserves to be reunited with his family and allowed to live the remaining years of his life in peace. I also believe that, rather than presenting a threat to the public, Mr. Peltier’s release would help to heal a wound that has long impeded better relations between the federal government and American Indians. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely yours, Signature (Your Name) (Your Street Address) (Your City, State, and Zip Code) IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL SUPPORTERS: When you write a letter in support of Leonard's parole, mail the letter directly to the U.S. Parole Commission, but also please send a copy of your correspondence to the Peltier Legal Team, c/o LP-DOC, P.O. Box 7488, Fargo, ND 58106. Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do. Friends of Peltier http://www.FreePeltierNow.org  [ send green star]
 
rest :) Eyes On Members of Congress July 11, 2009 1:03 AM

IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL SUPPORTERS: When you write a letter in support of Leonard's parole, mail the letter directly to the U.S. Parole Commission, but also please send a copy of your correspondence to the Peltier Legal Team, c/o LP-DOC, P.O. Box 7488, Fargo, ND 58106. Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do. Friends of Peltier http://www.FreePeltierNow.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To subscribe, send a blank message to freepeltiernow-on@mail-list.com  [ send green star]
 
Additions to LP medical alert :) July 06, 2009 9:01 AM

Additions to LP medical alert :) Sample letter, email, or talking points for calls :) Warden Bledsoe Warden for Lewisburg Prison, PA Email: LEW/EXECASSISTANT@BOP.GOV Subject: Concerning Leonard Peltier, #89637-132 Dear Warden Bledsoe, Hello. As you may be aware, Leonard Peltier, #89637-132, has had a scare with prostate cancer. He is now having blood in his urine and he desperately needs to have an oncologist examine him. A general practitioner operating in the prison system is not sufficient; he needs to be seen by a specialist. The urgency is due to his previous scare of cancer and his current, urgent, medical needs; only a specialist can determine the state of his health. According to his medical he is supposed to receive an exam every three months, but according to Leonard he has only been seen once a year. How can this be? As everyone knows one examination can give you warning, anyone who has had a prognosis or scare with prostate cancer, that is, you need to see an oncologist and be examined regularly. Again, Warden, please give Leonard Peltier the proper medical attention he has the right to. Thanx. Goodbye. Truly,  [ send green star]
 
Won't you help, Free Jailed Falsely, diffabled NA Leader :) July 03, 2009 8:07 PM

Please. Help Mr. Leonard Peltier get the parole he, and humanity, truly deserves, advocate and evoke :) Leonard has carried a constant burden for all of humanity, for over 34 years straight, graciously, courageously, and with great generosity, and, besides thanking him, we have a responsibility to act, not just to right the wrongs of this world, to act to lessen Leonard's, and those like Leonard's, burdens; they've humbly born for us all. Thanx, again :) Luckily, "we, the people...", can still be the voice for those unheard; let us do what we can do to support Leonard's parole. Thanx, again. Ciao. :) reality This Action, on Change.org, the url :) Free Jailed Falsely :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/free_jailed_falsely http://www.change.org/profile/189788/actions3 Very latest from Friends Digest :) Peltier Medical Alert :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8677 June 26th Statement from Leonard Peltier :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8670 34th Anniversary Events :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8666 LP-DOC: Acts: Update on the Lewisburg Vigil, 7-28-09; etc.. :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8660 LP-DOC: Acts: Health Alert: Peltier Needs Medical Assist; etc.. :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8655 Previous :) Focus Parole, Friends Digest Vol. 3, No. 4 ;) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8650 Previous Actions, on Change.org, the url :) free falsely jailed :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/free_falsely_jailed Act to Protect Leonard Peltier, severely beaten, institutionally abused, etc.. :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/act_to_protect_leonard_peltier_severely_beaten_institutionally Other Actions for Leonard on Change.org :) Leonard Peltier Petition :) http://criminaljustice.change.org/actions/view/leonard_peltier_petition Leonard Peltier Petition :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/leonard_peltier_petition_2 Thank you.  [ send green star]
 
O'siyo. Additions :) June 26, 2009 11:40 PM

Free Jailed Falsely :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/free_jailed_falsely Very latest from Friends Digest :) June 26th Statement from Leonard Peltier :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8670 34th Anniversary Events :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8666 Thanx. Ciao. reality  [ send green star]
 
Free Jailed Falsely, disabled Leader :) June 22, 2009 8:10 PM

Help Mr. Leonard Peltier get the parole he, and humanity, truly deserves, advocate and evoke :) Leonard has carried a constant burden for all of humanity, for over 34 years straight, graciously, courageously, and with great generosity, and, besides thanking him, we have a responsibility to act, not just to right the wrongs of this world, to act to lessen Leonard's, and those like Leonard's, burdens; they've humbly born for us all. Thanx, again :) Luckily, "we, the people...", can still be the voice for those unheard; let us do what we can do to support Leonard's parole. Thanx, again. Ciao. :) reality This Action, on Change.org, the url :) Free Jailed Falsely :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/free_jailed_falsely Latest from Friends Digest :) LP-DOC: Acts: Update on the Lewisburg Vigil, 7-28-09; etc.. :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8660 LP-DOC: Acts: Health Alert: Peltier Needs Medical Assist; etc.. :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8655 Previous :) Focus Parole, Friends Digest Vol. 3, No. 4 ;) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8650 Previous Actions, on Change.org, the url :) free falsely jailed :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/free_falsely_jailed Act to Protect Leonard Peltier, severely beaten, institutionally abused, etc.. :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/act_to_protect_leonard_peltier_severely_beaten_institutionally Other Actions for Leonard on Change.org :) Leonard Peltier Petition :) http://criminaljustice.change.org/actions/view/leonard_peltier_petition Leonard Peltier Petition :) http://humanitarianrelief.change.org/actions/view/leonard_peltier_petition_2  [ send green star]
 
ADAPT Actions :) June 08, 2009 12:32 PM

Actions, on Change.org, the url :) healthcare + cca :) http://healthcare.change.org/actions/view/healthcare_cca Fw: Community Choice Act Original Message From: Jeffrey S. Crowley To: Kareem A. Dale Sent: May 8, 2009 1:30 PM Subject: RE: Community Choice Act Bob, We apologize that it has taken us this long to respond. This is a very important issue and we would like to clarify our position. The Administration looks forward to continuing to engage with the disability community about a wide range of important issues, including the steps the Administration has taken to improve the well-being of those who live with disabilities. Among the issues we look forward to working with you on is the Community Choice Act. The President supports enactment of this important bill. He remains committed to working with you to expand access to community services and independent living and to enforcing existing civil rights laws, including the ADA, in order to ensure access to necessary services in the most integrated setting. We know many are interested in the relationship between the Community Choice Act and health care reform. The President is working closely with Congress to pass a good health reform bill this year and remains open to working with the Hill on these issues. We believe that our efforts will improve the lives of many uninsured people with disabilities, and make it easier to take the next step of expanding access to critical community services. Beyond the Congressional session this year, the Administration looks forward to working with the disability and aging communities to address access to Medicaid home- and community-based services and continue to address civil rights concerns of Americans with disabilities to have the right to live in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs as enshrined by the Supreme Court in the Olmstead decision. Jeff and Kareem Jeffrey S. Crowley Director, Office of National AIDS Policy and Senior Advisor on Disability Policy The White House jcrowley@who.eop.gov > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob [mailto:bob.adapt@] Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 10:19 PM > To: Dale, Kareem A.; Crowley, Jeffrey S. > Subject: Community Choice Act > Kareem/Jeffrey: > > Does President Obama support the passage and implementation of the > Community Choice Act? (Elimination of the institutional bias in > Medicaid) > Bob Kafka > > > Don't Mourn - Organize! > Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless NATIONAL ADAPT MAILING LIST - Adapt Community Choice Act List http://www.adapt.org White House Back Tracking on Community Choice, Olmstead and ending the institutional bias? "The President believes that more can be done to encourage states to shift more of their services away from institutions and into the community, which is both cost effective and humane." This is the statement that has replaced a statement of support for the Community Choice Act that was on the White House website. Is this the Obama administration CLARIFYING it's position on long term services and supports and the institutional bias, or CHANGING it's position? Coincidence it comes a short time after the protest at the White House? Who can say. All we can say is this statement doesn't even address the institutional bias, let alone consumer direction, the civil right to live in the least restrictive setting or any other core issues for the disability community. In fact it puts our rights back in a States Rights trap once again. *************** From Nick Dupree Before ADAPT Action: And fourth, support independent, community-based living for Americans with disabilities by enforcing the Community Choice Act, which would allow Americans with significant disabilities the choice of living in their community rather than having to live in a nursing home or other institution, creating a voluntary, budget-neutral national insurance program to help adults who have or develop functional disabilities to remain independent and in their communities, and streamline the Social Security approval process . This Week: http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/disabilities/ Promote Access to Community Living Services Too many people who need assistance with activities of every day life are faced with a difficult choice. They can move into a nursing home and face safety and quality of care problems or risk injury or death by staying in the community without adequate services to take care of personal needs. The President believes that more can be done to encourage states to shift more of their services away from institutions and into the community, which is both cost effective and humane. SOURCES: Side by Side at http://versionista.com/pub/15881/1/14/2:1/ Also, no mention of LTSS at http://healthreform.gov/about/index.html Fw: Harkin's speech (captioned) Original Message ----- From: Tim Wheat To: A D A P T ! Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 8:59 PM Subject: Harkin's speech (captioned) Harkin's speech at the CCA Day Rally. http://www.duhcity.org/flash/harkin/harkin.swf -tw Tim Wheat Boulder, Colorado timwheat.com Emergency briefing with Howard Dean on Health Care Reform (& CCA?) Health Care Reform needs to include community long term care! Share your question or comment with Howard Dean. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- From: Philcalk@ Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 14:01:26 EDT To:  [ send green star]
 
For Mother's Day, can you help Mother's around the world :) May 09, 2009 10:32 PM

For Mother's Day, can you help Mother's around the world :) These Actions, on Change.org, the url :) For Mother's Day :) http://womensrights.change.org/actions/view/for_mothers_day Empower women around the world this Mother's Day :) Dear Friends, Empowering women is one of the most effective ways to end global poverty. This Mother’s Day, I hope you will join us in empowering women and fighting poverty around the world by urging the U.S. Senate to ratify the International Treaty for the Rights of Women. Please add your name to the petition :) http://www.lendtoendpoverty.org/email/ Watch a video :) http://www.lendtoendpoverty.org/video.asp before Mother’s Day, this Sunday, May 10th. Our goal is to gather 10,000 petition signatures by Mother's Day. The Treaty (also known as the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women or “CEDAW” for short) is the most complete international agreement on basic rights for women. Yet the U.S. is one of only eight countries (including Sudan, Iran and Somalia) who have not yet ratified this important treaty. Please join us in urging the Senate to take this simple but significant step to help empower women around the world economically, socially, legally and politically without further delay. Click here to add your name by Mother's Day, May 10th, and help us reach our 10,000-signature goal :) http://www.lendtoendpoverty.org/email/ Although microfinance is a crucial tool for fighting poverty, it is far more effective in an environment where women’s basic rights are protected and respected. It is a known fact that families, communities and entire societies benefit when women are empowered. Microfinance efforts have shown again and again that financially empowered women invest in the nutritional, health and educational needs of their children, helping to permanently lift their families and communities out of poverty. Please join us in honoring hard-working mothers everywhere by adding your name to our petition by this Sunday, May 10th. Then, please help us spread the word about this great way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Just forward this message on to your friends and family and ask them to join you in taking action before Sunday. Thank you so much for your help. Sincerely, Elisabeth Rhyne Managing Director, Center for Financial Inclusion at ACCION International ©2009 ACCION International. All Rights Reserved  [ send green star]
 
GLOBAL HEALTH Alerts: GLOBAL HEALTH Blogs; etc.. April 13, 2009 4:22 AM

GLOBAL HEALTH Alerts: GLOBAL HEALTH Blogs; etc.. These Actions, on Change.org, the url :) Global Health Council Acts :) http://globalhealth.change.org/actions/view/global_health_council_acts GLOBAL HEALTH Blogs SECRETS, TABOOS AND PRIVATE LIVES IN JAMAICA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE FINANCIAL CRISIS AND GLOBAL HEALTH http://www.globalhealthmagazine.com/guest_blog/invest_in_women_invest_in_change/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIG PHARMA BETS ON EMERGING ECONOMIES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPRING ISSUE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Act :) http://www.globalhealth.org/view_top.php3?id=48 Coming Soon High Tech Health Stay on top of the latest Innovations in the field: CELL PHONES LEAPFROG METRICS, SUSTAINABILITY, INTEROPERABILITY CASE FOR OPEN SOURCE SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE GLOBAL HEALTH Blog Weigh in on the issues of the day by adding your voice to the GLOBAL HEALTH blogs: Invest in Women, Invest in Change Sarah Craven, chief of UNFPA's Washington Office, discusses the impact of the restoration of UNFPA funding. Among other initiatives, President Obama's restoration of funding to UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, will help transform women's lives in villages and communities in more than 150 nations. Sustainable Solutions for Pennies Bobbi Nodell of the University of Washington blogs about a team of four MBA students from Mumbai that came up with a plan to address the problem of daily undernourishment in Indian city slums by selling full nutritious meals of 700-800 calories using vegetable peels. The cost for one meal: 10 cents. Become part of GLOBAL HEALTH Have something to say about global health? Become a guest blogger. Let us know. Already have a global health blog? Let us know. Subscribe or advertise in the fastest growing global health magazine. This e-mail was sent by the Global Health Council on April 7, 2009. For more information on the GLOBAL HEALTH Magazine, please visit our website http://www.globalhealth.org/ Reminder: Helping Handz Volunteer Registration Last Chance to Become a Helping Handz Volunteer Deadline: Friday, April 10 Dear Helping Handz Volunteers: Don't miss out on this important opportunity to help make the 36th annual conference a success: New Technologies + Proven Strategies = Healthy Communities, May 26-30, 2009, Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. Why Volunteer? •Interact and network with more than 2,500 global health and development specialists from over 85 countries; •Get a "back stage" pass to the conference; •Receive a substantial registration discount; •Make a rewarding contribution to the overall conference, and still attend sessions and events; •Program is designed to meet the needs of both students and professionals. More Information | click here http://www.globalhealth.org/conference_2009/view_top.php3?id=944 Registration | click here Questions? Contact Lucy Lesperance, Helping Handz Volunteer Coordinator by email at llesperance@globalhealth.org or by phone at 802-649-1340 x2145. This e-mail was sent by the Global Health Council. For more information on the Global Health Council's 36th Annual International Conference, New Technologies + Proven Strategies = Healthy Communities, please visit our conference website. Our postal address is 15 Railroad Row White River Jct, Vermont 05001 United States  [ send green star]
 
Now, Universal Healthcare :) April 01, 2009 5:19 PM

Now, Universal Healthcare :) Don't stop, keep the pressure up, advocate :) These Actions on Change.org, the url :) Now Universal Healthcare :) http://autism.change.org/actions/view/now_universal_healthcare Sample Letters :) Subject: Please, Save our Country, Stop Lobbyiests trying to kill any health plan :) Dear Sirs, Hello. This is the year that significant health care reform legislation must be enacted. Getting it done won't be easy. The insurance industry, the pharmaceutical industry, hospital corporations and other major health care players will do their best to derail meaningful reform. With President Obama's support and encouragement, Congress can avoid being captured by the corporate lobbyists and can pass legislation assuring quality, affordable health care for everyone. The American people demand no less. Thank you. Truly, (add your name, address, and phone # (needed for letters to the editor)) Subject: Please, Save our economy, Put single-payer health insurance on the table :) Dear Sirs, Hello. Americans deserve a simple, efficient, single-payer health care system – a universal system designed along the lines of Medicare. House Resolution 676, The United States National Health Insurance Act, establishes such a system. It will provide better care for everyone, at a reduced cost. As President Obama has repeatedly acknowledged, our current health care system is too costly, and it fails to cover tens of millions of people. Tens of millions more cannot afford adequate care. Please voice your support for HR 676, which will establish an inclusive, efficient, single-payer health care system. Thank you. Truly, (add your name, address, and phone # (needed for letters to the editor)) Sites to send emails, letters, and letters to the editor, et al :) http://capwiz.com/fconl/home http://www.congress.org/ Direct Contact info.: Congressional switchboard :) (202) 224-3121 US House of Representatives :) http://www.house.gov/ US Senate :) http://www.senate.gov Please, you can make calls to your Congressmen and Congresswomen, here, too :) Find your elected officials phone #'s, etc. :) http://capwiz.com/fconl/home Some groups where you can independently advocate on :) http://change.gov/openforquestions http://www.change.org/ Tell President Obama what you think, etc. :) Phone: To just leave a comment message: 202-456-1414 Direct Comment: 202-456-1111 FAX: 202-456-2461 TTY/TDD Comments: 202-456-6213 E-Mail: You can use BOTH of the following: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Office of Public Liaison: http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/opl/ Over a Million Dollars Worth of Medical Bills :) The people I met this morning have traveled to Washington to tell Congress their stories, and are on the Hill speaking to Congressional staff as I send this email. [ http://ga1.org/ct/R7xuL661UzeA/ ] But they cannot pass this legislation without your help. >>Please take a few minutes to educate yourself by watching our new short film, Hit and Run: Will Congress Protect Our Rights? [ http://ga1.org/ct/Y1xuL661UzeN/ ] >>Sign our petition urging Congress to take action. [ http://ga1.org/ct/R1xuL661UzeL/ ] >>Contact your member of Congress [ http://ga1.org/ct/RpxuL661UzeM/ ] and tell him or her to pass the Medical Device Safety Act before the summer recess. Register Today: Call on Supporting Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care :) Register today for our first call, Lessons Learned: Supporting Family, Friend and Neighbor Care & Family Child Care in Oregon Through Unionization: http://action.nwlc.org/site/R?i=B3IE-XLf5MMqWyJU1pcB1g.. The conference call will take place on Tuesday, April 7, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern. Tell a Friend: http://action.nwlc.org/site/R?i=ezvj8ds2aN-rnl9tAiGfag.. Victory for women -- and a challenge for you :) The White House Health Care Summit :) http://www.plannedparenthood.org/newsroom/press-releases/planned-parenthood-president-participates-white-house-health-care-summit-23967.htm?source=enews_mar09_ppol Not so noisy: the new female condom :) http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2009/03/11/fda-approves-next-generation-female-condom ADAPT Acts: CCA Nat. Kick-Off Draws Thousands; etc.. :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8485 Previous related Actions on Change.org, the url :) Push For Universal Healthcare :) http://autism.change.org/actions/view/push_for_universal_healthcare More Previous Actions on Change.org, the url :) Universal Healthcare Now :) http://globalhealth.change.org/actions/view/universal_healthcare_now Even More Previous Actions on Change.org, the url :) Healthcare in Every Pot :) http://healthcare.change.org/actions/view/healthcare_in_every_pot Related Actions on Change.org, the url :) Act Womens History Month :) http://globalhealth.change.org/actions/view/act_womens_history_month  [ send green star]
 
Please, Push For Universal Healthcare, Now! March 17, 2009 4:25 AM

Please, Push For Universal Healthcare, Now! We need everyone to do all they can. "Strike while the iron is hot", Vincent Van Gogh. These Actions on Change.org, the url :) Push For Universal Healthcare :) http://autism.change.org/actions/view/push_for_universal_healthcare Tell us your thoughts on health care reform! :) As one of Public Citizen's most committed supporters, you have been selected to participate in a critically important survey that will help shape the way in which we present our arguments in the looming debate over health care reform. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=opNrqLBCUL_2bx1LMT2bazzQ_3d_3d http://www.citizen.org/action/ Today: Mass Action for Single-Payer! :) As the new administration takes on the giant task of reforming healthcare, the Leadership Conference for Guaranteed Health Care must continue to keep up the heat in support of meaningful reform and the tremendous momentum for the only plan proven to work: Expanded and Improved Medicare for All. http://www.healthcare-now.org/ Pay More to Have Universal Health Care? Tell Congress. :) This Week in Congress, Your Headlines, Your Issues, Your Opinions http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/alert/?alertid=12879006&type=ML Week of Action on Single Payer :) http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1312/t/8636/tellafriend.jsp?tell_a_friend_KEY=4116 ADAPT Alerts: HHS Office of Recovery Act Coordination; etc.. :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/message/8445 We Need Universal Healthcare Now, Previous Actions on Change.org, the url :) Universal Healthcare Now :) http://globalhealth.change.org/actions/view/universal_healthcare_now Healthcare in Every Pot, Universal Healthcare Now, More Previous Actions on Change.org, the url :) Healthcare in Every Pot :) http://healthcare.change.org/actions/view/healthcare_in_every_pot Related Actions on Change.org, the url :) Act Womens History Month :) http://globalhealth.change.org/actions/view/act_womens_history_month  [ send green star]
 
Winter 09 issue, Green Pages is available / online reading March 02, 2009 5:04 AM

Back to GP.org The Winter 2009 issue of Green Pages is now available for on-line reading. Our first electronic-only edition contains many improvements, including the use of video, color photos, one article available in English and Spanish. We're now located directly on the gp.org server and feature a newly designed masthead. Unlike the previous print editions, you'll be able to post comments directly into the blog. This issue includes a feature article by Wendy Thompson, a long time Green and former UAW local president about a recent caravan of labor activists who drove from Detroit to DC to bring their message to a national audience. In Elections you'll find two important articles detailing the paths that state parties in Arkansas and Illinois have followed for growing the party. The Opinion Section contains an article, in english and spanish, about statehood for Puerto Rico. Finally, this issue brings what we hope will be the first of many articles by Young Greens. The 4 page PDF is being finalized and will be uploaded over the weekend. Read, Comment, Circulate. The Green Pages Editorial Staff Winter 2009 Table of Contents http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/ Features Giving Bush the Boot! http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=1006 When natural gas drilling comes to your town http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=1003 The Fight for Self-Government in Topsham http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=1000 McKinney speaks out for Gaza at massive rally http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=996 Auto caravan voices grievances of union autoworkers http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=992 In memory of a prominent man in political history http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=988 Spotlight on a founding member http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=984 Elections Highlights from all U.S. Green Fall 2008 election results http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=977 Malik Rahim http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=972 Vigorous Green growth in Arkansas http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=969 Green Party of Arkansas Election Highlights http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=963 Lessons from the success of the Illinois Green Party http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=955 Highlights of Illinois Green Party November 2008 election http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=953 Greens in Maine make strides on Election Day http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=947 Five mystery candidates in Florida - Part II http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=939 Pennsylvania Ballot Access Coalition http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=932 World Greens win highest percentage ever in a German state election http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=894 In memory of Arne Naess, founder of Deep Ecology http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=877 Green Party of Canada reaches new heights in 2008 Federal Election http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=908 Presentations on U.S. elections to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=917 Opinion Main Street Must Become Green Street Too! http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=868 Divestment in Israel campaign http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=850 Statehood a viable idea for Puerto Rico? http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=828 Es la estadidad viable para Puerto Rico? http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=823 Now that he's won . . . http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=820 Letter to the Editor http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=815 "I feel like I speak from a very "Green" perspective for lack of another way to put it. This is why I feel on good grounds to offer a little criticism and concern on my part for the U.S. Green Party." Young Greens A voice left out Reflections on an Obama election http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=924 State Reports http://gp.org/greenpages-blog/?p=1011 ------------------- If you're a Facebook user, take a minute to join the Green Pages Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=39478521558 Email: office@gp.org Office: PO Box 57065 Washington, D.C. 20037 202-319-7191 or toll-free (US): 866-41GREEN  [ send green star]
 
ADAPT: Congress- be initial cosponsors, Community Choice Act; etc.. February 18, 2009 2:12 AM

Ask your U.S. Senators and Representative in Congress to become initial co-sponsors of the Community Choice Act (CCA)! During the last Congress, we had a record number of legislators sign on as co-sponsors of the Community Choice Act (CCA). This legislation ends the institutional bias in the Medicaid program and gives people a real choice in how and where they receive long term services and supports. When this legislation is passed people won't be forced into a nursing facility or other institution to get the assistance they need. Because we now have a new Congress, the Community Choice Act needs to be reintroduced. We want to reintroduce the Community Choice Act with as many initial co-sponsors as we can get. We are confident that we can have a strong start and get this important legislation passed this during Congress! Use these links to contact your US Senators and Representative in Congress to ask that they become initial co-sponsors of the Community Choice Act. Contact your Senators at: http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=12598871 Contact your Representative in Congress at: http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=12597841 After you take action on this alert, pass it and ask others to help too. It only takes a couple of minutes but can make a huge difference. It's critical that we ALL make our voices heard on this important issue. FREE OUR PEOPLE! NATIONAL ADAPT MAILING LIST - Adapt Community Choice Act List http://www.adapt.org Disability cut from the Stimulus Package ACTION ALERT DC people report to us that the vast majority of disability related funding that was passed as part of the House Stimulus Package is endangered, and will be jettisoned in the Senate version of the bill. Programs like: independent living funding, IDEA funding, Vocational Rehabilitation and other disability program funding are all on the chopping block. Please contact your Senators now! Tell them disability should not be put last, and that these program are very important not only to provide needed services but also jobs for people working in these areas. The Grim Reaper for HHS? As you may have heard by now, Governor Bredesen of Tennessee is on the short list of candidates to replace Daschle as nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Governor Bredesen was the Governor who led Tennessee to be the worst state in the nation for long term services and supports, and was Governor when last ADAPT went to Tennessee. If you would like to share your comments with the White House here is a website where brief (500 character) comment can be sent http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/opl/  [ send green star]
 
Good Women's History Month To All, Please Act :) February 02, 2009 4:44 PM

Actions and Contacts for this issue and others that relate, on Change.org :) http://womensrights.change.org/actions/view/womens_history_month_acts Break the Silence by Entering a FREE Submission by March 15th :) Please visit :) http://breakthesilenceproject.com/ for more info! On Change.org :) http://womensrights.change.org/actions/view/break_the_silence_by_entering_a_free_submission_by_march_15th Protect Women's Health: Reject the Harmful HHS Rule :) The Bush Administration has done the unconscionable. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recklessly and callously finalized a regulation that undermines patients’ access to vital health care services and information — putting women’s health and lives at serious risk. Please tell President Obama to reject this harmful rule immediately :) Act At National Womens Law Center :) https://secure2.convio.net/nwlc/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=267 STOP FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION, Sign Petition :) http://www.petitiononline.com/fgm2003/petition.html On Change.org :) http://womensrights.change.org/actions/view/stop_female_genital_mutilation Yet, that will not be enough to realize the possibility of the stopping of the extinction of humanity and large mammals we can see racing towards us from the future, on the horizon; we must change everything. Tell Everyone what you think :) http://globalwarming.change.org/actions/view/tell_congress_your_priority Sites to send emails and letters, et al :) http://capwiz.com/fconl/home http://www.congress.org/ Some groups where you can independently act on :) http://change.gov/openforquestions http://www.change.org/ My Break the Silence project submission :) ......... , . ~ . ~ , ~ , ........... ......... ).. - ~. . ' ..( ............ ........ ( . . . ...(......) ........... .........| . . . . . ).....| ........... .........{.. . . . .(. . ./ ............ ............ =(.. /.)= ............... ............... -;..;-' ................ .................)|( , ................. ................. || _.-'| ............. ............. , _|| .._,/ ............. ....... , ... ....|| .' ................. ......|...|...,...||/ ................... ..../...| /|., |Y|| .................... ... 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Give a real gift to sisters, And brothers, all, reach one, And teach one, to not be a Link in that patriarchal chain, Not adding to that number of Humanities bane, not a statistic in la machine's game, ever, From this Valentine's Day on. ____HugHugHug_________HugHugHug ___HugHugHugHug_____HugHugHugHug __HugHugHugHugHHu_gHugHugHugHugHu _HugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHug _HugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHug _HugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHug __HugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugH ___HugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHu ____HugHugHugHugHugHugHugHugHug _____HugHugHugHugHugHugHugHug ________HugHugHugHugHugHugHu __________HugHugHugHugHugH _____________HugHugHugHu ________________HugHug __________________Hug Original twig of poetree, just created, by james m nordlund :) Permission is here given by me for you to copy and share, as you will. Some of the groups I moderate, etc. :) Disabled Greens News and discussion, Group: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/ Abuse in Therapy, Group : http://www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AbuseinTherapy/ Diffabled, Mental Health, all related issues, advocacy, and professionals: Invite link: http://passport.care2.net/invite.html?g=880 , Homepage: http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/Diffabled_MentalHealth_Action reality's 360 page and blog : http://360.yahoo.com/jamesmnordlund reality's My Space page, blog : http://myspace.com/jamesmnordlund Rights for Imprisoned People with Psychiatric Disabilities: United to Demand Justice and Social Change: http://rippdnycnetwork.ning.com/profile/realiteee Prison Abuse Social Network! Welcome to all Abolitionists: http://sdicks4msnetwork.ning.com/profile/realiteee reality's Windows Live Space : http://jamesmnordlundreality.spaces.live.com/default.aspx?owner=1&wa=wsignin1.0 reality's geocities website : http://www.geocities.com/jamesmnordlund/index.html Poets For Human Rights : http://groups.google.com/group/Poets-for-Human-Rights/web/realitys-twigs-of-poetree-pour-vous Poets For Human Rights :) http://poetsforhumanrights.ning.com/profile/reality What do you think? "Painting is poetry which is seen and not heard, and poetry is a painting which is heard but not seen." ~ Leonardo da Vinci. For those interested :) "of or pertaining to the morning, day :) relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day ( formal ), (Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)". As always, feel free to copy and share, as well. Thanx! Enjoy a festive eve' as you can. Ciao, for now. Matutinally Yours, james m nordlund reality (aja) :)  [ send green star]
 
Thanx for sharing, posting, caring, et al :) January 10, 2009 12:55 AM

Hiya, wishing you the Happiest of New Years, all the way through.... Thanx for the efforts, friend, your work here is impressive. An injustice to any is an injustice to all, "we, the people...", can't allow it :) For e.g., the fundamental thing taught by Jesus was destruction and murder are of no profit or pleasure, something almost all supposed Christians are anti-thetically opposed to, as is your gov't; and a gleaning from Native American teaching, et al, all life are needed threads in the fabric of life. The more art is given, the more it is, as is life. A twig of poetree :) Cityscape Hustled and bustled, Still, hands only put to heart, Beings, only art. Put your shadow behind you, give the gift that keeps on giving, a hand to a sister and/or brother. Yet, that will not be enough to realize the possibility of the stopping of the extinction of humanity and large mammals we can see racing towards us from the future, on the horizon; we must change everything :) http://globalwarming.change.org/actions/view/tell_congress_your_priority I look forward to hearing from you. For those interested :) "of or pertaining to the morning, day: relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day (formal), (Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)". Ciao, for now. Matutinally Yours, james m nordlund reality (aja) :)  [ send green star]
 
Global Health Weekly Update - Monday, December 1, 2008 December 02, 2008 6:57 AM

Global Health Council is the world's largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world. For updated news and events throughout the day, visit http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php? module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=248431612&u=2637881 The following global health news, events and resources have been added to our web site within the last seven days: 1. Notes from the Field 2. News & Events Global Health Council News Member Organization News News from Other Sources Upcoming Events 3. Information Sources 4. Career Network Jobs at the Council Job Openings Job Wanted Resumes 5. Global Health Council Publicati  [ send green star]
 
A longer profile :) November 19, 2008 10:06 PM

A longer profile :) Ni hao. I hope you and yours are well and will continue to be. Excellent start of a group, thanx for all you do and don't! I'm 49, diffabled, and a mental health counseling supervisor by profession, mostly working with various dually diagnosed populations; with 2 kids in their late 20's- residing in the usa. What do you think? From the heart in the heart of the heartland. A profile follows. Some of the groups I moderate :) Disabled Greens News and discussion, Group :) http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/ Abuse in Therapy, Group :) http://www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AbuseinTherapy/ Diffabled, Mental Health, all related issues, advocacy, and professionals: Invite link: http://passport.care2.net/invite.html?g=880 , Homepage: http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/Diffabled_MentalHealth_Action reality's 360 page and blog :) http://360.yahoo.com/jamesmnordlund reality's My Space page, blog :) http://myspace.com/jamesmnordlund Rights for Imprisoned People with Psychiatric Disabilities: United to Demand Justice and Social Change: http://rippdnycnetwork.ning.com/profile/realiteee Prison Abuse Social Network! Welcome to all Abolitionists: http://sdicks4msnetwork.ning.com/profile/realiteee reality's Windows Live Space :) http://jamesmnordlundreality.spaces.live.com/default.aspx?owner=1&wa=wsignin1.0 reality's geocities website :) http://www.geocities.com/jamesmnordlund/index.html Poets For Human Rights :) http://groups.google.com/group/Poets-for-Human-Rights/web/realitys-twigs-of-poetree-pour-vous Poets For Human Rights :) http://poetsforhumanrights.ning.com/profile/reality "Painting is poetry which is seen and not heard, and poetry is a painting which is heard but not seen." ~ Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy a festive eve' as you can. Lest "we" forget, if you don't exercise responsibility, its Siamese twin sister, freedom, will wither, like a muscle, as well. Sadly, now, it first needs to be exorcized before its exercised. Viva la evolution! Matutinally Yours, james m nordlund reality (aja) :) Music is life's song accompanying the abundance of joy's Spring. For those interested :) "of or pertaining to the morning, day: relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day (formal), (Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)". I look forward to hearing from you. Copy, share, as you will. Goodbye. Favorite Poets: Dylan Thomas; Pablo Neruda; Kahlil Gibran; Mankiller; Jill St. John; Edna St. Vincent Millay; Maya Angelou; Ralph Waldo Emerson; Emily Dickinson; Langston Hughes; William Blake; Milarepa; Basho; Amiri Baraka; Rumi; Virginia Woolf; Audrey Lorde; Chuang Tzu; Lao Tzu; WB YEATS; St. Francis of Assisi; Confucius; Socrates; Henry David Thoreau; Starhawk; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; Henry Wadsworth; Carlos Castaneda; Suzuki; Thomas Merton; Artharvaveda; Basho; Bob Dylan; Happy Rhodes; et al Some Books :) Power Tactics of Jesus Christ; Aquarian Gospel; Kahlil Gibran; The Power of Positive Thinking + How to make friends + influence people…Norman Vincent Peale; Art of Living; Eric Fromm; Meetings with remarkable men; A Course in Miracles; Wayne Dyer; Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu; I Ching; Joseph Campbell; CS Lewis; JRR Tolkien; Focusing; Wherever you go, there you are; Rollo May; Bhagavad gita, Vedic literature, Razor’s Edge, Somerset Maugham; SETH books; Magical Child; Carlos Castaneda, all; Thich Nhat Hanh; Shunryu Suzuki (and more Suzuki's); Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee; Huston Smith; Carl Jung; Joyce Carol Oates; Aristotle, Dalai Lama; Plato; zen flesh, zen bones; Sun Faced Buddha; Karen Armstrong; Saint Augustine; St. Francis of Assisi; Mother Theresa; Jack Kornfield; Alan Watts; Thomas Merton; Pema Chodron; Ken Wilber; Homecoming; Zen and the art of archery; Old and New Testaments, Shroud of Turin, Koran; Perfumed Scorpion; Thomas Cleary; Seung Sahn; Deepak Chopra; Patanjali; Emmet Fox; Silva Mind Control; Audre Lourdes; Psycho-cybernetics;  [ send green star]
 
more :) A longer profile November 19, 2008 10:05 PM

Jon Kabat-Zinn; Warrior of Peace, Nonviolent warrior; Malcolm X; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Mahatma Ghandi; Soul on ice; a good day to die; Mankiller; Jill St. John; Edna St. Vincent Millay; Leonard Peltier, in his own words; Live from Death Row, Mumia Abdul Jamal; Plato; Socrates; Hippocrates; Hammurabi; Maya Angelou; Killing of the Greens; China, Since Mao Tse Tung; Deshimaru (Zen, from France); Kierkegaard; Henri JM Nouwen; BKS Iyengar; Ilyat Khan (many Khans); Bible; Koran; Torah; Simon Wiesenthal; Rabbi Michael Lerner; Cornel West; Noam Chomsky; Michael Harner; Marianne Williamson; Rousseau; Piaget; Ralph Waldo Emerson; Thoreau; Longfellow; Emily Dickinson; Nelson Mandela; Bishop Desmond Tutu; Naomi Wolf; Gloria Steinem; Alice Walker; Langston Hughes, Pablo Neruda; Remote Viewing; cummings; Kabbalah; Left brain, Right brain; Thomas Moore; Fox; Common Sense; Non-violent Warrior (from France); Gary Zukav; Tao of physics; Frederick Douglas; Shamanic journey; Carl Jung; Carl Rogers; Robert Blake; Jiddu Krishnamurti; Florinda Donner; John Perkins; Starhawk; Egyptian and Tibetan Book of the Dead; Rainwoman; Sun Bear; Black Elk; Albert Einstein; Alduos Huxley; Carl Sagan; The book of five rings; The prophets; Fritz Perls; Alex Haley; EST, Werner Erhardt; Direct Centering; Charles Darwin; John Paul Satre; Simone De Beauvoir; Robert Thurman; Sharon Salzberg; Paul Tillich; Ivan Illich, De-schooling society; Rebirthing; Eric Berne: Transactional Analysis; Winona Laduke; Charles Luk: Chan and Zen teaching; Tony Buzon: Use both side of your brain; George Orwell, ‘1984‘; Milarepa; The Gold Faced Buddha; Leo Buscaglia: Inner-child integrative work; War and Peace; Dostoievsky; Tolstoy; White Buffalo...; Germaine Greer; David Spangler: New Age personal growth; Confucius; Ernest Hemingway, Old man and the sea; Rainwalker; Chuang-Tzu; Eric Erikson; D.B. Dubois...; Meetings With Remarkable Men, by Gurdjieff (and others by him, as well, the movie based on the book is great); Dogen, all his works; many Suzuki's, and all their works; Cosmic Fishing :) E.B. Applewhite (some of his) and Buckminster Fuller (all of his books); Abraham Joshua Heschel: I asked for wonder, etc.; Jerry Mander: In the absence of the sacred; et al Some Movies :) Ghandi (All); Meetings With Remarkable Men (All); all of Akira Kurosawa's and Igmar Bergman's; most of Louis Malle's and Peter Hyams; On Dangerous Ground, Fire Down Below (most of Steven Seagal's); Little Buddha; Incident At Oglala; Iron And Silk; Brother Sun, Sister Moon, and most of Zeferelli's, Hitchcock's, Scorsese's; Flying Daggers, and most quality action films; Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee; All Jet Li's (Emperor's Assassin, Hero) and Most of Jackie Chan's; The Year of Living Dangerously; Enter The Dragon (All Bruce Lee's); Norma Rae; The Gardner; To Be, Or, Not To Be; Freedomland; most documentaries; Voices In Wartime; Good Night, Good Luck; The Unbearable Lightness of Being; Freedom Song; All Noam Chomsky's; Serenity; 2010; most of Dolph Lundgren's, Van Damme's, Norris'; Eulogy 2004; most spiritually inclined films; Passion of the Christ; He Said, She Said; Lenny Bruce; Carwash; The Big Chill; Metropolis; all of Jodie Foster's; Close Encounter of the Third Kind and all Dreyfus'; Children of a Lesser God and all Mary Maitlin's; most of Renoir's; almost all of John and Angelica Huston's; all: Hillary Swank's, Kevin Costner's, Julia Luis-Dreyfus; the Fonda's, The Copolla's, Jeremy Irons', Tommy Lee Jones', Cate Blanchett's, Laura Linney's, Robin William's, Lancaster's, Jessica Lange's, Sam Waterston, Ice Cube's, Ice Tea's, Ice Slivers', Hot Ice's, Crushed Ice's, Italian Ice's, all the Ice's, except for Vanilla Ice's, the Douglass', STING's, Streep's, Voight's and Jolie's, Mikhail Barishnokov's and Nureyev's, Banderas' (Philidelphia Story), Barbra Streisand's; Murray's, Rock's, the Wayans; the Van Peebles, all the Baldwins films, especially James, Willis' (13 th Monkey), Pitt's, Redford's, the Pecks', Palance's, the Sheen's and Esteves, Ossie Davis' and Ruby Dee's, Jones', Kate Hudson's, Madonna's, Freeman's, Mel Brook's films, Albert Brook's, Danny Glover, Jr., Steenburgen's, Snipes', Aidan Quinn's, Anthony Hopkin's; Robert Downy, Jr.'s; Eastwood's, Pacino's, Harrison Ford's, Deniro's, Maria Conchita Alonso's, Ingrid Bergman's and Isabella Rosselini's, Bacon's, Mastrontonio's, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence with David Bowie, and all his; the Garafalos'; Richard Dreyfus'; Faye Dunaway's; Liev Schriber's; the Arquettes; the Harry Potter films; most of Nicolas Cage's, in Lord of War; Blood Diamond and all Leonardo DiCaprio's; The Garden and The Fountain, as well as all Rachel Weisz's; all of Cicely Tyson’s; The Autobiography of Jane Pitman; Lord of The Rings (animated and the trilogy; Matrix trilogy and series; Dr. Zhivago; I Witness; The Reaping; all of Hillary Swank’s; all of Jennifer Lopez’; all of Jennifer Aniston’s; all of Angelina Jolie’s; all of Brad Pitt’s; Dr. Strangelove; Star Wars series; most sci fi's; all of Martin Shorts; all of Debra Winger’s; all of Billy Crystal’s; all of Robin Williams; some Bollywood, world cinema, and crossover (especially Asian); movies with and on Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Sojourner Truth, Langston Hughs, Paul Robeson, Medgar Evers, Zapata, underground railroads, holocausts, Sherlock Holmes; exceptional horror, western, sports, almost all sociological and/or poliical; Dorian Gray films; Sometimes In April; The Saint; Omen, the new and old ones; The Possesion of Sarah; The Exorism of Emily Rose; The Exorcist, the whole series; The Brave One; Starship Troopers (all, the first, signaling of the beginning of the increase in the rate of the patriarchy's slow motion blitzkrieg); Spiritual Cinema and the club; Cybertrackers with Don Wilson and all his; The Mission; Legends of The Fall; A River Runs Through It; The Missing; Hotel Rwanda; All Alien vs. Predator; The Wiz; The Wizard of Oz; et al  [ send green star]
 
rest :) A longer profile :) November 19, 2008 9:58 PM

Some TV Shows :) Now, Judging Amy, Frasier; Will and Grace; P.O.V.; Most shows on P.B.S., A. + E., National Geographic channels; some on the History and Discovery channels; To The Contrary (almost); McNeil Lehrer News; Eyes on the Prize, The 11th Hour, Def Poetree Jam and any other shows that include poetree, and/or most all arts; McGaughlin Group; Wayne Dyer, Leo Buscaglia, and Joseph Campbell's PBS series; Religion and Ethics (some); Deep Space Nine; Kung Fu; Medium; Friends; Austin City Limits; most musical, science, political and art presentations; Voyager; most documentaries; Moyer's Journal; Scientific American Presents; Tavis Smiley show; AC Cooper's 360; Farscape; Babylon 5; SG-1; Stargate Atlantis; Painting shows; Sopranos; Deep Space Nine; Star Trek; Firefly; all Sherlock Holmes; some Masterpiece Theatre; Monk (rarely); Some: basketball, tennis, soccer (li'l); Frasier; Saturday Night Live; Outer Limits; One Step Beyond; Politically Incorrect and Real Times with Bill Maher, all of his; Smith and Jones; 30 Rock; Al Sharpton's series; Chris Rock show; the Wayans shows; Enterprise; Sarah Connors Chronicles; et al Some heroes :) Most of the Gods; the Great Spirit; Jean Paul Sartre; Carl Jung; the Ghandi's; the Buddha's; all the prophets and great Saints; most of the Saints; Transcendent artists of all disciplines and genres who co-create reality; kids who don't get brainwashed into believing they don't know, and, thereby, don't unbecome into memorization and rote parts in 'la machine', while they grow up; people who "act justly, love gently, and walk humbly with their God"; Life; Earth; Sun; Universe; et al Music :) All world music; most folk; all the great music of every genre that transcends its genre and the fact that its music; et al Places lived :) NY, ND, NJ, CA, Wash, DC, FL, NV, MO, KS, MA, CO, PA, VT, NH, VA, OH, NE, MD I'd Like to Meet :) My original self that is not mine, and the original nature that is; et al Some foods :) Seafood, rice, vegetables: all, all whole wheat: pizza, All: Chinese; Mexican; Thai; Indian; Native American; Middle Eastern; et al. No pork and prefer no red meat. Some of my quotes :) Grey, those more attached to living or dying are more closely death; Not all those deluded by sides are squares; Grace can't be sought, it seeks you, if you...; Winning is losing without the benefits. There is also no how you're playing the gaming; If you're playing the gaming, the gaming is playing you; Music is life's song accompanying the abundance of joy's Spring; It used to be that technology was the tool in man's hand, now, technology has become the hand, and man the tool, while it grows in every way, man becomes less and less, day by day; One's mental cell, built of walls of delusions, made with bricks of illusions, is one's hell; Tone, life's signs and meanings, perceived by all our senses, and being's foci of attention, can divine from within and without, that's if our inner-eye isn't clouded by false-ego, self-conscious self, or doubt; Eden?, splitting of atom, cloning of adam, hubris, leads to extinction; A smile alights life; Shine, finding a find, giving it away, aliveness being this day; Ring unbroken, the way open, beyond time and bone of space, in front of nose, original face; You can talk the talk, walk the walk, and even be the be, but, if you don't vote the vote, you won't ever be livin' in a democracy; Heart, like the wind moves, not love, nor hate, only everything and nothing at all, at once; Leaf, a raindrop forms in love's eye, joy, sadness, let go; Departed, the depth of one's sorrow is the well's fathom, of meanings and moments shared with them; Why, as acid rain from your closed eye, an acre of rainforest falls each second, and the earths tears bleed, for, all you see is grey; Clarity, a sword that cuts all ways, without, for, there's no cutting, and a pointless point; If, one lived as prayer, their light adding to the well of light, their every step in grace, they would leave no footprints, that would echo always; Equality and liberty are fallow fields, without the seeds of fraternity; Might makes right, but, it also makes wrong, fraternity rules; Injustices, addressing, not addressing them have costs, the former is individual, the later is global; Ends or means, neither do I embrace, rather, the struggle well run, which uplifts us uncrowned, every moment humans race! Lest "we" forget, if you don't exercise responsibility, its Siamese twin sister, freedom, will wither like a muscle, as well. Sadly, now, it first needs to be exorcized before its exercised. All people, as all life, are threads in the whole of the fabric of life, which will always need mending; yet, "we, ..." can't allow it to be torn asunder. "We,...", can challenge ourselves and society by challenging defacto slavery established by the injustice system in the U.S. and everywhere it is? Isn't an important part of that challenging, working towards abolishing their tool of terror which determines most follow their leaders out of fear, if little else? For, we all know the innocent are premeditatedly murdered by the state to that purpose, the death penalty being a tool of the war on freedom. A smile alights life, laughter gives it flight. Please add your suggestions and/or thoughts :) Ciao, for now. Matutinally Yours, james m nordlund reality (aja) :)  [ send green star]
 
Global Health Weekly Update - Monday, October 20, 2008 October 24, 2008 6:43 PM

The Global Health Council is the world's largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world. For updated news and events throughout the day, visit http://ent.groundspring.org/EmailNow/pub.php?module=URLTracker&cmd=track&j=240178461&u=2542272 The following global health news, events and resources have been added to our web site within the last seven days: 1. Public Policy Update 2. Notes from the Field 3. News & Events Member Organization News News from Other Sources Upcoming Events 4. Information Sources 5. Career Network Jobs at the Council Job Openings Job Wanted Resumes Volunteer Opportunities 6. Global Health Council Publicati  [ send green star]
 
Arc Acts: Fight Offensive Portrayal: Intellectual Disabs; etc.. August 20, 2008 3:55 AM

Arc Acts: Fight Offensive Portrayal: Intellectual Disabs; etc.. HELP CHART THE FUTURE OF THE ARC August 19, 2008 From: Peter V. Berns, Executive Director The Arc of the United States' Board of Directors has a Task Force on Affiliation and Growth that is assessing the current status of the organization and mapping out plans for the future. This planning process will only be successful if we have active participation of a broad range of people who are concerned about issues affecting people with intellectual disabilities and their families. To gather input our consultants, Tom McLaughlin and Stacey Zelbow of Grant Thornton, have created a confidential online survey. The link to the survey is: http://surveys.gt.com/arc-of-the-us-stakeholder-survey We would like to have the survey completed by as many people as follows. So please help us by doing the following: > Take the survey yourself by clicking on the link. > Forward the link to anyone else you think might be interested in participating. We apologize in the event that you are receiving this survey announcement more than once from different email lists. Please complete the survey only once. Thank you in advance for helping to make this planning process a success. Help The Arc Fight Offensive Portrayal of People with Intellectual Disabilities More Info in soon-to- be-released film "Tropic Thunder" NEWS & INFORMATION Contact Us | The Arc Website https://www.thearc.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx? pid=183&srcid=4901&srctid=1&erid=56073 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 650, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | 301.565.3842 Help The Arc Fight Offensive Portrayal of People with Intellectual Disabilities August 8, 2008 Background Tropic Thunder is an action/adventure/comedy scheduled for nationwide release on August 13 and promises to be one of the blockbusters of the summer. DreamWorks is the film's producer and Paramount is its distributor. The premier will be held in Los Angeles, California on Monday, August 11. The film features popular actors Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black as self-absorbed actors filming a big-budget war movie on location. Through a series of freak occurrences, they are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. Stiller plays Tugg Speedman, a fading action star who earlier failed in his bid for an Oscar as "Simple Jack," a man with an intellectual disability. "Simple Jack" is featured as a film-within-a-film, with Stiller sporting a classic institutional bowl haircut and bad teeth (see poster below). The film within-a-film's slogan is "What he doesn't have in his head, he makes up for in his heart." A satirical plot synopsis quotes a critic as saying that Speedman's Jack was "one of the most retarded performances in cinema history." Status A small number of disability advocates was able to screen the film on Friday, August 8. Their assessment of the film was that it was far worse than anything they could have anticipated. According to David Tolleson, the Executive Director of the National Down Syndrome Congress who attended the screening, "it provides real ammunition for cruelty" especially for the film's target audience of adolescent males. "Not only is the Simple Jack character highly central to the film's plot, it is portrayed in the most demeaning way," according to Tolleson. In perhaps the single most offensive scene in the film, Matthew McConaughey, who plays a Hollywood agent, speaks to the film's main character who wants to adopt a child. "Well, at least you still have a choice. I'm stuck with mine," states McConaughey while pointing to a photograph of his teenage son who appears to have an intellectual disability. There has been mounting outrage from the disability community as the film's content is gradually becoming known. For excellent coverage of the issue, see http://www.patriciaebauer.com/2008/08/01/once-upon- a-time/ and related posts. Hundreds of comments have been posted on the blog expressing outrage about the movie. Representatives of a number of national disability organizations, including The Arc's Executive Director Peter V. Berns, met with DreamWorks and Paramount studio executives in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, August 6. The purpose of the meeting was to express concerns, request a viewing of the film, and discuss possible solutions. Take Action Depending on negotiations with the studio executives over the weekend, The Arc and its coalition partners may be calling on its membership to take appropriate action. Such action includes a protest at the premier in Los Angeles on August 11 and/or national boycott when the film is released on August 13. Stay tuned......  [ send green star]
 
ADAPT Acts: 10 BEST/WORST of '08- YOUR input requested by 3-15; etc.. March 13, 2008 9:08 PM

10 BEST/WORST of 2008 -- YOUR input requested by March 15! Dear Advocate for Home and Community Services: PLEASE RETURN BY MARCH 15TH to: ADAPT 1640A E. 2nd St Austin, Tx 78702 bob.adapt@sbcglobal.net 512/442-0522 fax During the week of April 27th-May 1st The ADAPT Community will be announcing the "2008 TEN BEST/TEN WORST STATES" for Home and Community Services. We would like your input in making these decisions. Below please find a short informal survey asking your opinions on the home and community programs your State provides to people with disabilities, old and young. This includes all Medicaid waiver programs, Medicaid State Plan programs as well as all other federally and State funded programs that allow people to remain in the community. THIS SURVEY SHOULD ONLY TAKE  [ send green star]
 
Emergency Action: Demand Medical Care for Roma Families Kosovo November 13, 2007 3:03 PM

Dear Members of Global Response’s “Quick Response Network:” http://www.globalresponse.org/ Last year we celebrated a campaign victory with the Roma people of Kosovo. They had been suffering acute lead poisoning while living for seven years in lead-contaminated United Nations camps for displaced persons. Our campaign persuaded UN officials to move the Roma families out of the contaminated camps to safer living quarters, and to administer medical treatment for lead poisoning. The medical treatment program that started in September 2006 has been effective but limited. We have received reports that some Roma families have not yet received treatment. According to these reports, in July the UN Mission in Kosovo stopped delivering food aid, which is a vital part of the medical treatment, to the Osterode camp. Then in October, the medical treatment for lead poisoning stopped. During the past months, sometimes the water in the camp has been turned off. The attorney who represents the Roma says their appeals to the United Nations fall on deaf ears. They are asking Global Response to turn up the volume! Please take action today on behalf of Roma families in Kosovo. Please send email messages to UN officials today. Urge them to guarantee that the Roma families at the Osterode camp continue to receive food aid and medical treatment for lead poisoning that occurred while they were under the protection of the United Nations. Let them know that world citizens demand decent care and living conditions for the Roma families in Kosovo, while they await construction of permanent housing. Send your message by email to these officials. (Email is better than letters in this case to avoid the U.N. security measures applied to regular mail.) Secretary General for Kosovo, Joachim Rucker, rucker@un.org Shena Shala, Assistant to the Secretary General, shala4@un.org Director of Civil AdministrationPatricia Warin, waring@un.org Office of the Legal Advisor, Alexandre Borg-Oliver, borg-olivier@un.org Legal Office, United Nations, NY, NY, Edric Selous, selous@un.org Thank you for standing up for the rights of the Roma families in Kosovo. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * THANK YOU FOR YOUR LETTERS! Since 1990, Global Response has organized over 100 international letter-writing campaigns, and in 43% of them we have already celebrated victories! * MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION to support Global Response. We need and appreciate your support! * REGISTER to receive Global Response action alerts by email or regular mail. Give a gift membership to teachers, young people, friends and family members. * BUY GLOBAL RESPONSE MERCHANDISE including great campaign posters, postcards, t-shirts, etc. Paula Palmer, Executive Director Global Response PO Box 7490 Boulder, Colorado 80306 United States Tel +303/444-0306 Global Response organizes effective international letter-writing campaigns to protect the environment and the rights of indigenous peoples. See action alerts for adults, teens and children at www.globalresponse.org  [ send green star]
 
Check out these Disabilities and Green Groups :) October 10, 2007 8:15 AM

Dear All, Gutten hagen. Welcome, cool, thanx for posting! I hope you and yours are well and will continue to be. Glad to hear it, and I hope it works out for all. These groups, and/or mine, will provide what you're looking for: Check out any of these groups for the info., using their searches would be the quickest way :) About.com, Search, Disabilities: http://search.about.com/fullsearch.htmterms=disabilities&IAM=URL_ disabilities Welcome to the ADAPT home page. There's no place like home, and we mean real homes, not nursing homes. We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions: http://www.adapt.org/ http://www.disrights.org/ http://www.disabilitynews.com http://theresourcesite.com/ Disability-SSD-SSI · Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Information..Support Group...Provides Advice and Answers to Qstns: DescriptionThis is a group to help answer questions pertaining to and not limited to Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Claims and Benefits. Some Public Aid questions as well. I will try to answer all questions and help give reassurance and advice to the best of my ability. I work for an Advocacy for the Disabled, in which all I do everyday is represent individuals in pursuit of SOcial Security Disability Claims and Supplemental Security Income Claims. Everyone can also just make remarks or share their advice or stories as well. Most people need reassurance and support as this can be a very trying time in their lives: Group Email Addresses :Post message: Disability-SSD-SSI@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: Disability-SSD-SSI-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Disability-SSD-SSI/ disabledgreens · Disability Caucus of the US Green Party: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disabledgreens/?yguid=62987550 Description: A discussion list for Greens with disabilities interested in forming a United States Green Party Caucus. We welcome everyone with an interest in this area. Anyone who does not meet the criteria for a voting member may join us in discussion and activism as an adjunct member. All list members must provide their full name and US state (or country) (required for adjunct membership). To be a voting member of the Caucus you also need to give us your mailing address, state that you are disabled, and be registered as a Green in the US (or otherwise connected with the party if you can not vote or there is no GP in your state). Please consider joining as a voting member even if you do not have the energy to participate in all discussions. We have an alternate list for official caucus business only (no discussion). This is where votes and other important items will go. There is no need to read both lists but if you can't keep up with this one, do join DisabledGreensVotes at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disabledgreensvotes/ If you join the other list, please also join this one and ask for "Special Notices" which will give you no email but full access to archives and web features. Please visit our website at http://immuneweb.org/dg/ What do you think? From the heart in the heart of the heartland. Some of the groups I moderate :) Disabled Greens News and discussion, Group :) http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/ Abuse in Therapy, Group :) http://www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AbuseinTherapy/ Diffabled, Mental Health, all related issues, advocacy, and professionals: Invite link: http://passport.care2.net/invite.html?g=880 , Homepage: http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/Diffabled_MentalHealth_Action reality's 360 page and blog :) http://360.yahoo.com/jamesmnordlund reality's My Space page, blog :) http://myspace.com/jamesmnordlund Rights for Imprisoned People with Psychiatric Disabilities: United to Demand Justice and Social Change: http://rippdnycnetwork.ning.com/profile/realiteee Prison Abuse Social Network! Welcome to all Abolitionists: http://sdicks4msnetwork.ning.com/profile/realiteee reality's Windows Live Space :) http://jamesmnordlundreality.spaces.live.com/default.aspx?owner=1&wa=wsignin1.0 reality's geocities website :) http://www.geocities.com/jamesmnordlund/index.html Poets For Human Rights :) http://groups.google.com/group/Poets-for-Human-Rights/web/realitys-twigs-of-poetree-pour-vous "Painting is poetry which is seen and not heard, and poetry is a painting which is heard but not seen." ~ Leonardo da Vinci Enjoy an estival eve' as you can. Lest "we" forget, if you don't exercise responsibility, its Siamese twin sister, freedom, will wither, like a muscle, as well. Sadly, now, it first needs to be exorcized before its exercised. Viva la evolution! Matutinally Yours, james m nordlund reality (aja) :) Music is life's song accompanying the abundance of joy's Spring. For those interested :) "of or pertaining to the morning, day: relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day (formal), (Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)". I look forward to hearing from you. Copy, share, as you will. Goodbye.  [ send green star]
 
PHA-Exchange Digest, Vol 46, Issue 1 December 10, 2006 2:59 AM

Send PHA-Exchange mailing list submissions to pha-exchange@lists.kabissa.org To subscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.kabissa.org/mailman/listinfo/pha-exchange or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to pha-exchange-request@lists.kabissa.org You can reach the person managing the list at pha-exchange-owner@lists.kabissa.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of PHA-Exchange digest..." Today's Topics: 1. New Investigators in Global Health (NIGH) Program: 2007 Call for Abstracts (claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn) 2. Action in front of Novartis headquarters in Basel. Novartisdenies access to generic medicines to poor countries (claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn) 3. Re: UN TO PREPARE MANUALS TO TACKLE HUGE HUMAN AND ECONOMIC COSTS OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS (Sam Lanfranco) 4. UN HEALTH AGENCY PUBLISHES HANDBOOK TO ENHANCE PHARMACISTS' ROLE IN PATIENT CARE (claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn) 5. human rights training around the world (claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn) 6. A Golobal Appeal for Human Rights Learning (Shula Koenig) 7. Right to health based report on health care in New York State (Laura Turiano) 8. How the world can conquer AIDS - By Kofi A. Annan (claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn) 9. WSF (Nairobi, January 2007) and the situaion in the Philippines (claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn) 10. Non-sexually transmitted AIDS? (claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn) 11. New plan will buy US$200 million in vaccines for poorest countries (claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn) 12. The UN's rebel advocate on Aids (claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:45:55 +0700 From: claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn Subject: PHA-Exchange> New Investigators in Global Health (NIGH) Program: 2007 Call for Abstracts To: pha-exchange@lists.kabissa.org Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 New Investigators in Global Health (NIGH) Program: 2007 Call for Abstracts -------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.globalhealth.org/conference/ New Investigators in Global Health (NIGH) Program 2007 Call for Abstracts: Deadline Approaching! The NIGH program is a competitive abstract submission and selection program designed to highlight exemplary research, policy and advocacy initiatives of new and future leaders in global health and empower participants with global health advocacy skills. This year we are seeking to get a full representation of abstracts from across all disciplines. The NIGH Program is open to all students currently enrolled in a degree- seeking program in a health-related field OR new professionals within two years of achieving their terminal degree in a health-related field. Winners will receive a scholarship to help facilitate their attendance at the Global Health Council's International Conference on Global Health. The scholarship package includes: conference registration, awards banquet ticket, small stipend, shared accommodations at the conference venue and a limited amount of travel funds. See website Hajiya Bilkisu Mni mailto:advocacyng@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------------ This mail sent through Netnam-HCMC ISP: http://www.hcmc.netnam.vn/ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 23:39:54 +0700 From: claudio@hcmc.netnam.vn Subject: PHA-Exchange> Action in front of Novartis headquarters in Basel. Novartisdenies access to generic medicines to poor countries To: pha-exchange@lists.kabissa.org Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" from Bala ----- Geneva-Lausanne-Zurich, 23 November 2006 Novartis denies access to generic medicines to poor countries. Action in front of Novartis headquarters in Basel Today, Bern Declaration and Oxfam International campaigners organized a stunt in front of Novartis Headquarter in Basel, Switzerland to denounce the company¹s attempt to prevent poor people in India and in other developing countries accessing affordable generic medicines. The Novartis case against the Indian government will have huge impact on poor people in developing countries. According to the WHO, 30% of the world¹s population still do not have regular access to essential medicines. 74% of AIDS medicines are still under monopoly (under patents) and 77% of Africans still have no access to AIDS treatment. There are many reasons for this, however generic competition is essential in bringing the prices down and ensuring access to medicines for all. ³Access to medicines in developing countries relies primarily on affordable generic versions of patented medicines. Novartis¹ court action directly threatens the ability for developing countries to access these medicines for their people² said Julien Reinhard, director of the Health Campaign at Berne Declaration. The Indian legislation attacked by Novartis allows local companies to sell generic versions of the Novartis¹ cancer drug, Glivec®. Glivec® is 10 times more expensive than its generic equivalents. The Novartis Court action will have a much wider impact on other vital drugs for developing countries such as medicines for AIDS. It will also have an impact on developing countries that import generics from India. If Novartis is successful, it could jeopardize India¹s generic export industry. India is the world¹s leading exporter of generic medicines, with 67% of its exports going to developing countries. PHA-Exchange is hosted on Kabissa - Space for change in Africa To post, write to: PHA-Exchange@lists.kabissa.org Website: http://lists.kabissa.org/mailman/listinfo/pha-exchange  [ send green star]
 
New HCWH Report: can hospitals cause asthma? October 28, 2006 2:34 AM

Please help spread the word about our new report, which shows that health care workers and patients in hospitals are at increased risk for asthma, due to common substances used in health care settings. Safer alternatives are available, and our new report shows how hospitals can clean up the indoor environment. Report is posted at www.noharm.org. Hard copies of the report are available by contacting Colleen Funkhouser, 703-243-0056, cfunkhouser@Hcwh.org. Press contact is Stacy Malkan, smalkan@Hcwh.org, 510-848-5343, ext. 105 Thanks! Stacy Malkan Communications Director Health Care Without Harm 510-848-5343, ext. 105 Health Care Without Harm News Release For Immediate Release: October 18, 2006 COMMON SUBSTANCES IN HOSPITALS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO ASTHMA, NEW REPORT SHOWS http://www.noharm.org/ Hospitals can reduce asthma risk by switching to safer alternatives Unbeknownst to many health care providers, the indoor hospital environment may be making people sick. A new report reveals that substances commonly found in hospitals - including chemicals used to clean floors and medical equipment, fumes from building materials, latex gloves, and other common substances - can trigger an asthma attack or cause the disease. The first-of-its-kind report, released today by Health Care Without Harm, presents rigorously researched information about asthma triggers and asthmagens found in health care settings, and shows how to reduce problematic exposures. "As places of healing, hospitals have a responsibility to protect patients and workers from harmful chemicals and practices. The good news is that safer alternatives are available. We urge hospitals to take immediate action to clean up the indoor environment," said Anna Gilmore Hall, RN, executive director of HCWH. Key findings in the report include: The current state of the evidence indicates considerable cause for concern that substances commonly used and found in health care can cause or trigger asthma. Top hazards of concern include latex and biological allergens; disinfectants, sterilants and cleaners; and formaldehyde, found in chemically-treated fabrics, carpets, pressed wood and other products. Some hazardous chemicals identified in the report are of particular concern for nurses, including the disinfectant glutaraldehyde and the sterilizing agent ethylene oxide. Safer alternatives are available. The report provides detailed information about how to find safer alternatives. Asthma is a public health crisis. In the U.S., the number of people with asthma has more than doubled over the last two decades. Asthma now costs the nation $16.1 billion annually in health care, loss of work productivity and premature death. Workplace exposures are a particular problem. Asthma is the most commonly reported workplace lung condition. An estimated 10-23% of all adult-onset asthma cases are due to workplace exposures. "Ironically many products used in health care to keep people safe from pathogens can cause or exacerbate asthma in susceptible people," said Ted Schettler, MD and science director of Science and Environmental Health Network. "Fortunately there are alternative products and practices that hospitals can use to accomplish their goals without increasing asthma risks." To obtain a copy of the report, see www.noharm.org or call 703-243-0056. Health Care Without Harm is an international coalition with 450 groups in 55 countries working to transform the health care industry so it is no longer a source of harm to people and the environment.  [ send green star]
 
Disability Issues In Topeka -- 2 events next week (KS) October 12, 2006 3:32 AM

Hello friends and members of Topeka Center for Peace and Justice, Concerned Citizens for Topeka, and Topeka's Human Relations Commission-- Topeka has two public events next week important to disability rights. First) City Council Tuesday evening. Second) A Town Hall Meeting Thursday evening. See details below. _______________________________________________________________ Tuesday: City Council At Tuesday's (Oct. 17) 6:00 p.m. City Council meeting, 214 SE 8th, an ordinance introduced by Council member John Nave will be considered that would put the City of Topeka into conformity with the state's equivalent to the Americans With Disabilities Act. The ordinance also clarifies the role of the city's Human Relations Commission in investigating discrimination complaints based on disability. Local citizens who support the rights of people with disabilities are encouraged to attend the meeting. Those who wish to also speak on the issue should leave their name with the City Clerks office (368-3940) by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Al Martin, Executive Director of the Human Relations Commission, who will be testifying for the ordinance, says "Our current ordinance is broken. This is our attempt to fix it, to avoid constitutional challenges to the ordinance. The ordinance will also allow the time for more professionally competent investigations of complaints." The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed by the U.S. Congress in 1990. Kansas adopted the ADA provisions in the early 1990's. The ADA ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, businesses that are public accommodations or commercial facilities, and in transportation. The ADA also mandates the establishment of telephone relay services for people who use TTYs (teletypewriters, also known as TDDs or telecommunications devices for deaf persons). _____________________________________________________________________ Thursday: "Human Relations in Topeka: Inclusivity and Our Disabled Neighbors" The public is invited to a town hall meeting to give its input on discrimination and diversity in Topeka. "Human Relations in Topeka: Inclusivity and Our Disabled Neighbors" will be the subject of the Thursday, October 19th meeting, which will be held in the Prime-Time Room at the Kuehne Branch of the Topeka YMCA, 1936 NW Tyler, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The meeting is presented by the City of Topeka Human Relations Commission (HRC.) Topeka Independent Living Resource Center Executive Director Mike Oxford will speak on disability issues in the ordinance considered by the City Council Tuesday evening (see above event) and how the city could implement that ordinance (that puts Topeka in conformity with the state's equivalent of the Americans With Disabilities Act). A leader in the independent living movement for twenty years, Oxford currently serves on the Boards of the Disability Rights Center of Kansas, the Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas and Atlantis Community in Denver, Colorado. He recently completed a two year term as President of the National Council on Independent Living. A question-and-answer period will follow Oxford's remarks. The meeting also will feature public comment on the HRC's mission and diversity in Topeka. HRC staff and commissioners also will provide information and welcome input on the HRC's 2007 budget, including the creation of an ADA Coordinator position. HRC staff also will explain the intake process for complaints, as well as outreach and education efforts. Reasonable accommodations must be requested by October 16th. For reasonable accommodations or further details, call the HRC at (785) 368-3606 or e-mail lhardesty@topeka.org. TTY phone number: (785) 368-3603. "The mission of the Human Relations Commission is to ensure fair and equal rights to all citizens of Topeka in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations." _____________________________________________________ Bill Beachy, Ex. Dir. Topeka Center for Peace and Justice 1248 SW Buchanan Topeka, KS 66604 phone 785-232-4388 fax 785-232-4145 email TopekaCPJ@aol.com web www.TopekaCPJ.org  [ send green star]
 
A Survey on Accessible Housing (India) September 30, 2006 8:29 AM

Disability Research and Design Foundation (DRDF) is a Bombay based NGO working towards making the built environment in the country accessible. DRDF was formed out of an initiative to bring together people of diverse expertise and interest to work towards common goals of universal access, disability rights and advocacy and inclusive society. A large part of this work is design related working on standards of accessibility with architects, designers and builders. Advocacy and rights based approach is used to address issues relating to accessible public places / housing for disabled persons. The aims and objects of DRDF are : · To promote and conduct research on issues / challenges / problems relating to design and access for persons with disabilities. · To disseminate / share / provide consultancy with regard to disability issues · To devise indigenous technological and design solutions in the fields of Universal Design / Architecture, Assistive Devices and Vehicular Design. · To build a comprehensible database of all the NGOs, institutions, professionals, advocacy and rights groups, working on disability related issues at the national or international levels. · To conduct advocacy and awareness programmes through access audits, film / documentaries and workshops. · To approach the various government authorities to ensure the implementation of the Disability Act and the various schemes that have been announced, and also for formulating additional schemes. · To network with organizations providing legal aid and ensure that the persons with disability benefit from this network as and when required. · To create awareness about the skills & creativity of persons with disabilities. · To extend whatever help and support possible to individuals with disability and other organizations working for the cause of disability. Project Accessible Housing for disabled persons Adequate housing is fundamental to survival and to living a dignified life with peace and security. Without adequate housing, employment is difficult to secure and maintain, physical and mental health is threatened, education is impeded, violence is more easily perpetrated, privacy is impaired and relationships are strained. The right to housing is codified as a human right in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control." (article 25(1)) Our own The Persons With Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, protection Of Rights And Full Participation) ACT, 1995 (PDA Act) section on Affirmative Action says: "The appropriate Governments and local authorities shall by notification frame schemes in favour of persons with disabilities, for the preferential allotment of land at concessional rates for - house;" and the recent UN Convention on Disability says Article 28 - Adequate Standard Of Living And Social Protection : 2. (d) To ensure access by persons with disabilities to public housing programmes; The adaptable and accessible housing standards need to be mandated. Its ten years since the PDA Act came into existence and nothing has been done for the housing needs of disabled persons. There is need to formulate an overall comprehensive plan which can provide a framework for future policy development and help ensure that the housing environment is responsive to all of the present and future needs of disabled persons. DRDF is initiating a project to understand the need of housing to be accessible: housing that enables people with disabilities to live their lives as independently as possible. Finding the right house or apartment requires attention to a myriad of details: affordability, location, aesthetics, overall floor space, and more. People with disabilities face the same considerations, but as important as they are, they are overshadowed by the commercial demands of the builders and architects. There is a need to balance issues of needs of disabled persons versus the commercial aspects of profits and viability of builders. Both these aspects can be balanced by an effective housing policy initiated by the Government. Incorporating disability considerations in our research and teaching will require substantial effort of individuals with disabilities and their families who could help us in documenting their needs in accessible housing. We request your complete co-operation. Please email the completed questionnaire to drdf.bombay@gmail.com or send it by post to : Disability Research and Design Foundation (DRDF) Abhishek Ray B-124, Greenfield Tower Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road Andheri ( East) Mumbai- 400093 INDIA Please forward this email to all your friends and groups so that we can understand the needs of maximum persons. Thanking you in advance for your co-operation, For DRDF Abhishek Ray - Architect Nilesh Singit - Disability Rights Activist  [ send green star]
 
DPI e-update September 18, 2006 12:01 AM

DPI e-update September 8, 2006 ----------------------------- Dear james m nordlund, This week, I have added numerous new links and articles to DPI's website that are related to the recent adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities at the conclusion of the 8th session of the Ad Hoc Committee in New York. Thank you to everyone that has sent information and links to me. If you have any additional news coverage, press releases, editorial articles, etc. relating to the Convention's adoption (particularly in French or Spanish), please send them to alissa@dpi.org so we can share the information with our network. DPI wishes to send its best wishes to Gabriel Ondoua, chairperson of our National Assembly in Cameroon, on recently being appointed by the Head of State as a full member of the National Council for Human Rights and Freedom in Cameroon. During the important ratification process that extends well beyond the adoption of the new UN Convention, Mr. Ondoua will surely do his utmost to represent the disability community in his new position. Congratulations! Among this week's new links, I am including a copy of the Advance Unedited Text of the Convention in English. Thus far, this document has not been made available to me in French or in Spanish; when I receive it in our other official languages, it will be posted. When the final text becomes available, I will also post it to share with all of our subscribers. ------------------------------------------------------- Today you will find the following new postings on the DPI website: ARTICLES 1. Editorial: The worldly wisdom of disability rights (Star Tribune): http://v1.dpi.org/lang-en/resources/details?page=692 NEWS 1. History created - Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities adopted: http://v1.dpi.org/lang-en/resources/details?page=691 2. UN body okays treaty on disability: http://v1.dpi.org/lang-en/resources/details?page=695 3. Disability pact passes U.N. panel: http://edition.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/08/25/rights.disabilities.reut/index.html 4. UN Treaty a historical event for Vanuatu: http://v1.dpi.org/lang-en/resources/details?page=696 PRESS 1. The Secretariat of the African Decade of Persons with Disabilities urges African governments to support the new human rights convention: http://v1.dpi.org/lang-en/resources/details.php?page=690 2. New historical United Nations Treaty to protect the Human Rights of disabled people: http://v1.dpi.org/lang-en/resources/details.php?page=694 PUBLICATIONS 1. Draft Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Draft Optional Protocol (MS Word): http://v1.dpi.org/files/uploads/convention/advance/AdvanceUneditedConventionText-30-08-06.doc  [ send green star]
 
Diffabled, etc., groups: abilityfoundation; transitionspecialists September 04, 2006 2:42 AM

[abilityfoundation] Digest Number 151 1. The Gimp Store is having a sale! From: The Gimp Store 2. Keep your family safe!!! From: helpwithseniors 3. New to the group From: craftmakerone Messages _____________________________________________________________________ 1. The Gimp Store is having a sale! Posted by: "The Gimp Store" gimpstore@yahoo.com gimpstore Date: Wed Aug 9, 2006 4:42 am (PDT) Back to shool Sale http://www.gimpstore.com/ Messages in this topic (1) _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Keep your family safe!!! Posted by: "helpwithseniors" helpforseniors@sbcglobal.net helpwithseniors Date: Wed Aug 9, 2006 4:42 am (PDT) Would you know what to do if a loved one was having an emergency? What if you had a tool that could help prepare you and your family to feel confident in helping during an emergency at home, work, or play? Well now you can! It's "The First Aid Reference Guide" brought to you by Helping Hands First Aid & CPR. It helps you feel confident in providing care in an emergency situation! This invaluable guide helps you keep your loved ones safe. It even covers CPR for pets! It has nearly 100 illustrated pages covering over two dozen topics on injuries and sudden illnesses. Injury topics include bleeding, bites, choking, pool safety, fractures, sprains, head, neck, and spine injuries, and much more. Sudden illness topics include asthma, allergic reaction, diabetes, poisoning, seizures, shock, stroke, heart attack, and more. There are also pages for you to list important emergency phone numbers, and a sheet to list your families medical and insurance information. "Every Home should have one" Click here to learn more about "The First Aid Reference Guide" and orders your now! Or visit www.helpinghandscpr.com Don't Wait until it's too late. Get yours now! Your loved ones will thank you. Messages in this topic (1) _____________________________________________________________________ 3. New to the group Posted by: "craftmakerone" lisacantara@msn.com craftmakerone Date: Wed Aug 9, 2006 8:20 am (PDT) Thank you to whomever sent me the wonderful invitation to join this group. I'm 40, widowed, and a single parent of an Autistic child. His offical diagnosis is Autism Spectrum Disorder, but he acts so much like an Asperger's Syndrome child. He has violent rages as well, but thankfully the Zoloft has helped that a great deal. He's constantly struggling for power over me, more so than most children. I suppose it's due to the fact he doesn't feel he has control over his own world most of the time. I'm not sure if he's also suffering from ODD, or if it's just part of the Autism. Before my son was born I taught preschool for over 5 years. I also had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for two years. My son and I both have an Auditory Processing Problem. I'm also dealing with ADD. Either way, there's rarely a dull moment at my house. LOL. Messages in this topic (1) _____________________________________________________________________ Ability Foundation abilityfoundation@emailservice.com geocities.com/abilityfoundation --------------------------------------------------------------------- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/abilityfoundation/ To visit your group on the web, go to: [transitionspecialists] Digest Number 31 There is 1 message in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. File - Web Site Topics 6-21-06.doc From: transitionspecialists@yahoogroups.com Message _____________________________________________________________________ 1. File - Web Site Topics 6-21-06.doc Posted by: "transitionspecialists@yahoogroups.com" transitionspecialists@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri Sep 1, 2006 4:54 pm (PDT) File : Web Site Topics 6-21-06.doc Description : Web Site Topics 6-21-06 Web Site Topics Revised June 21, 2006 by Steve Emfield 1. Disability Groups 2. Laws and regulations 3. Political-economic factors affecting service delivery 4. Training and certification 5. Cases and Stories 6. Classroom Settings and Organization 7. Student Placement 8. Student Skills 9. Assessment and Reporting 10. Curriculum Design and Delivery 11. Receiving and exiting students 12. Discipline of special education students 1. Disability Groups Functional Learning Motor Sensory Behavioral Cognitive IDEIA 504 ADA 2. Laws and regulations IDEIA 504 ADA 3. Political-economic factors affecting service delivery 4. Training and certification 5. Cases and Stories Court cases Application stories 6. Classroom Settings and Organization Classroom Settings Classroom Organization Space Schedule Expectations Procedures Community Integration Family Homework Communication Community Supports Campus Inclusion and Integration 7. Student Placement 8. Student Skills Social-Behavioral Social-Communication Skills (across settings and devices) Listening and Comprehension (including telephone) Physical Response Oral Response (including telephone) Alternative communication Augmentative communication Receptive Written (Reading) Academic Functional Productive Written and Computer Skills Onscreen reading Typing Printing Email Online search Online application Other Academic and Functional Academic Skills Mathematics Physical Education and Health Physical Activities Health Principles Hygiene Sexual Issues Nutrition and Diet Exercise Sleep Medical, Dental, Psychological and Agency Services Math Academic Functional Physical Education and Fitness Exercise http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transitionspecialists/ To visit your group on:  [ send green star]
 
Invitation to Disability Caucus of Green Party, US April 26, 2006 5:56 AM

Invitation to Join the Disability Caucus of the Green Party The Disability Caucus is an Identity Caucus of the United States Green Party. Once we are accredited, we will have the same status as state parties do within the Green Party (except that we can not cast a vote for our Presidential nominee). There are several other Identity Caucuses, including Black, Latino, Women, and Lavender. Verified Members: Please join us by becoming a verified member aka a voting member. We need 100 verified members, spread out over at least 15 states, in order to be accredited as a Caucus. As of September 2004, we have 84 people in 23 states. To be a verified member you must meet the following requirements: 1. Be registered to vote as a Green in your US State; OR (if your state does not have a Green Party or you are not eligible to vote) be connected to the Green Party in some tangible way (fairly flexible). 2. Be a person with a disability. We may allow some non-disabled voting members but so far have not made that decision. 3. Agree to follow major discussions and participate in votes. 4. Send your information to our Membership Committee at greencaucus@.... We will need your legal name, snail mail address, email address, phone number, date of birth, connection to the Green Party (are you registered Green?), and if you are disabled or a friend of the disabled community. This information is for internal Green Party use only and will not be made public. If you are joining as an adjunct member (a nonvoting friend of the Caucus), please let the membership committee know. If you aren't sure if you want to become a verified member, just let them know that too. Adjunct Members: If you do not qualify as a verified (voting) member but want to be part of the Caucus, we welcome you to join the mailing list and participate in the discussions. Please let the Membership Committee know who you are and that you are an adjunct member. We require your real name and a brief description of why you are here. Adjunct members include people living outside the United States, those whose hearts are Green but who are not part of the Green Party at this time, and people who are not themselves disabled (or do not qualify if we offer expanded membership). Disabled Greens Mailing List: Our discussions and votes take place on the Disabled Greens mailing list. If possible, please join this list. We average 1-4 messages a day, but this can vary a lot. The list is to discuss Caucus business and Related activism work only. We are not a disability support group. To join the Disabled Greens mailing list: Please go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disabledgreens/ Or send email to disabledgreens-subscribe@yahoogroups.com For more information, contact Cyndi Norman at cyndi@... Disabled Greens Votes Mailing List: This is an announcement list for official caucus business only (no discussion). This is where votes and other important items will go. Only the list moderators can post. Nothing will go here that won't also be on Disabled Greens. If you do not have the energy to keep up with the regular Disabled Greens list, you can join Disabled Greens Votes to make sure you won't miss anything important. If you join this list, please also join Disabled Greens as at least a Special Notices subscriber so you will be able to read posts on the webpage (or switch back to receiving posts) when you wish to follow a Particular discussion. To join the Disabled Greens Votes mailing list: Please go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disabledgreensvotes Or send email to disabledgreens-subscribe@yahoogroups.com For more information, contact Cyndi Norman at cyndi@... Non-Internet Members: We recognize that some potential members will not be able to have internet access, either for financial reasons or due to their disability. We encourage everyone who can get internet access (it's free at the Public library) to take advantage of it, but if you can't, we would still like to have you be a member of this Caucus. To join as a non-internet member, please use one of the following contact people and give them all the information for verification (see list above). You will be able to choose phone, TTY, or snail mail contact, though it will make it easier if you are able to do more than one. You will be assigned another member (if you don't already know one) who will keep you up to date on discussions and send in a proxy for your votes. We are still working out these details so please be patient. Contact People: Email (mailing lists, website, general questions): Cyndi Norman at cyndi@... Email (membership committee and verification questions): Erica Freeman at greencaucus@... Voice Telephone: Ruthanne Shpiner at (510) 524-9680 (Pacific Time). Weekdays late morning/noon, weekends anytime before 5 PM. Heidi Friedman at 617-666-7816 (Eastern Time). Noon-8:00 pm. TTY Telephone: Sharon Wachsler at (413) 625-9820 (Eastern Time). TTY calls only. Includes TTY answering machine. Please allow time for me to switch over from voice to TTY. Snail Mail: Green Party Disability Caucus, attn: Heidi c/o Havurat Shalom 113 College Ave, Somerville MA 02144 Website: http://immuneweb.org/dg/ Feel free to forward this announcement to appropriate individuals or groups." What do you think? From the heart in the heart of the heartland. Some groups I moderate: Disabled Greens News and discussion, home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/ , Abuse in Therapy, homepage: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AbuseinTherapy/ Diffabled, Mental Health, all related issues, advocacy, and professionals: Invite link: http://passport.care2.net/invite.html?g=880 Homepage: http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/Diffabled_MentalHealth_Action reality's webpage, blog :) http://360.yahoo.com/jamesmnordlund  [ send green star]
 
Here's some groups for ADA, diffability rights, news and views, et al :) February 04, 2006 5:28 PM

Dear All, Hello. Here's some groups for ADA, diffability rights, news and views, et al. U.S. :) ADA-EMPOWERMENT · Empowering people with disabilities by using the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the purposeful mission of this list. Description :) Empowering people with disabilities by using the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the purposeful mission of this list. This list will discuss all titles of the ADA, which are: Title 1: Employment, Title 2: State and Local Government Activities, Title 2: Public Transportation, Title 3: Public Acommodations and Title 4: Telecommunications. Another important thing that will be clarified on this list is the three prong definition of the ADA, which are: past, present and preceived disability. Also, what is a qualified disability under the ADA will be clarified for the members of this list. This is a list where anyone can get vital informaton on the ADA, share ideas to force ADA compliance with businesses and other identities in the world today. We will also talk about legislative updates to the ADA and reflect on what these updates mean to people with disabilities ability to gain equal access in the world. The ADA is a very empowering law that people with disabilities are using as a tool in the forefront of the Disabilities Civil Rights Movement. Group Email Addresses :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ADA-EMPOWERMENT/ Post message: ADA-EMPOWERMENT@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: ADA-EMPOWERMENT-subscribe@yahoogroups.com ADA_LAW_IMPACT · THE ADA LAW IMPACT DISCUSSION GROUP Description :) This is a group to discuss disability information. The primary focus is the LAW of disability ADA, 504, IDEA, The Rehabilitation Act, but it is also a medium to encourage networking and empowerment of people with disabilities. The 11 commandment -on this list- is no flaming of posters. We can agree and also disagree. The emphasis is discussion of disability issues in a positive manner. Group Email Addresses :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ADA_LAW_IMPACT/ Post message: ADA_LAW_IMPACT@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: ADA_LAW_IMPACT-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Advocates_For_People_With_Diffabilities · diffability issues Description :) This is a list to keep abreast of ADA issues. Post news, question issues, answer queries, but do not flame or you are INSTANTLY gone. Activism is strongly encouraged. We will work together and appreciate each others differences. Support for each other is expected and appreciated. This is not a place to judge each other. This is a place to empower each other. If you can be part of a movement that puts the "whole" above the "individual", you are welcome here. Please do not forward people's personal comments or words or any parts of list conversation. News, notices and URLs are free for the taking. Also, please do not post parts of conversation from other lists. Group Email Addresses :) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Advocates_For_People_With_Diffabilities/ Post message: Advocates_For_People_With_Diffabilities@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: Advocates_For_People_With_Diffabilities-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Global and U.S. :) Disability-Rights-News-and-Views · Disability-Rights-News-Views-Discussion Description :) We are a Worldwide disability civil rights, ADA, advocacy, support, information and discussion group. We try to make the people aware of the needs and laws of the disabled. We share newsletters and discuss them. Our members are kept well informed. We also try to assist each other to the best of our abilities. We welcome members who are either disabled with any disability, caregiver, advocate, professional or non-disabled. Our members are welcome from throughout the United States and Worldwide. We have our own archives, chatroom, photo albums, link sites and polls. Feel free to research or add to any of these resources. This group was founded on July 5, 2002. The reason I founded it was because of the horrible manner other people and myself were being treated in other groups. I decided I wanted to help others as much as I could so my group would not be like the others and that I would treat others the way I would want to be treated... Group Email Addresses :) Related Link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Disability-Rights-News-and-Views/ Post message: Disability-Rights-News-and-Views@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: Disability-Rights-News-and-Views-subscribe@yahoogroups.com What do you think? From the heart in the heart of the heartland. Some of the groups I moderate :) Disabled Greens News and discussion, Group :) """"http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/"""" , Abuse in Therapy, Group :) """"http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AbuseinTherapy/"""" Diffabled, Mental Health, all related issues, advocacy, and professionals: Invite link: """"http://passport.care2.net/invite.html?g=880"""" Homepage: """"http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/Diffabled_MentalHealth_Action"""" "Painting is poetry which is seen and not heard, and poetry is a painting which is heard but not seen." ~ Leonardo da Vinci Enjoy a festive eve' as you can. Lest "we" forget, if you don't exercise responsibility, its Siamese twin sister, freedom, will wither like a muscle, as well. Sadly, now, it first needs to be exorcized before its exercised. Viva la evolution! Matutinally Yours, james m nordlund reality (aja) :) Music is life's song accompanying the abundance of joy's Spring. For those interested :) "of or pertaining to the morning, day: relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day (formal), (Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)". I look forward to hearing from you. Copy, share, as you will.  [ send green star]
 
[fcnl-nalu] Media Symposium Will Bring Together Native + Non-Native Leaders January 30, 2006 12:51 AM

[fcnl-nalu] Media Symposium Will Bring Together Native and Non-Native Leaders The Friends Committee on National Legislation is a coordinator of the first ever national media symposium for Native and non-Native leaders, “Hear OUR Story: Communications and Contemporary Native Americans.” March 2-3, 2006 1400 M St, NW Wyndham Washington Hotel, Washington, DC http://www.fcnl.org/nativeam/media_symp.htm For just $50 you can attend and participate in the symposium that will feature over two dozen nationally acclaimed Native political, intellectual, and media leaders. Here’s what you get: THURSDAY MARCH 2nd Continental breakfast and symposium materials provided (Start time 8:30 am) MORNING SESSIONS: Plenary: The Stories, The Challenges Concurrent Workshops on Problems Facing Indian Country Sit-down lunch AFTERNOON SESSIONS: Indian Images in Broader Society Concurrent Workshops on Media Solutions and Successes Reception at night 7-8:30 pm FRIDAY MARCH 3rd Continental breakfast (8:30 am) MORNING SESSIONS: Perceptions Affect Public Policy and Political Clout Concurrent Workshops on Stakeholders, Allies, and Opponents (End time 1 p.m.) Sign up today by selecting “online” or “print-out” registration at http://www.fcnl.org/nativeam/media_symp.htm Feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns. Email us or call toll free 1-800-630-1330 x2512 ****NEED LODGING? Stay at the same hotel that will house the event for a special reduced rate of $185 per night (same price for a single or a double). To access this bloc of rooms you must make your own reservation and tell the hotel you wish to reserve a room within the bloc set aside for the Friends Committee on National Legislation’s “in-house reservations.” The Wyndham Washington’s phone number is 202-429-1700 and they can also be found on-line at http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/DCAHT/main.wnt The closest metro stop to the hotel is McPherson Square (3 blocks away) on the Orange and Blue Line. BACKGROUND: The absence of Indian voices in the mainstream media and popular culture affects public perceptions which in turn affect public policies. Participants in the Native American media symposium, “Hear Our Story” will discuss ways to improve coverage and address misinformation in the media. Religious groups and non-profit associations will figure out practical mechanisms to support indigenous people through their publications. Strategies will be worked out to assure that representative, accurate, and timely stories will be included in the broader media. To request more information please go to http://www.fcnl.org/nativeam/symposium.php _______________________________________ Honor the Promises to Native Americans: http://www.fcnl.org/nativeam/ Contact Congress and the Administration: http://capwiz.com/fconl/dbq/officials/ Order FCNL publications and "War is Not the Answer" campaign bumper stickers and yard signs: http://www.fcnl.org/pubs/ http://www.fcnl.org/forms/forms.php?type=bump Contribute to FCNL: http://www.fcnl.org/donate/ Subscribe to this list: http://capwiz.com/fconl/mlm/. Subscribe to other FCNL legislative, policy, and action alert lists: http://www.fcnl.org/forms/forms.php?type=ls. ________________________________________ Friends Committee on National Legislation 245 Second St. NE, Washington, DC 20002-5795 fcnl@fcnl.org * http://www.fcnl.org phone: (202)547-6000 * toll-free: (800)630-1330 We seek a world free of war and the threat of war We seek a society with equity and justice for all We seek a community where every person's potential may be fulfilled We seek an earth restored.  [ send green star]
 
Happy holidays All :) December 12, 2005 9:39 PM

Dear All,Hello. Good Day. Very cool responses, thanx!  I hope you and yours are well and will continue to be.  Happy holidays!  I've been an advocate/activist on homelessness, et al, for 31 years of my 46; please, do what you can for humanity.    Dylan Thomas' poem comes to mind     "...and death (murder) shall have no dominion...", as others might say, "we, the people..." can make it so!  What do you think?   From the heart in the heart of the heartland.  Some groups I  moderate   Disabled Greens News and discussion, Group home page "http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/" ,Abuse in Therapy, Group homepage "http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AbuseinTherapy/"Diffabled, Mental Health, all related issues, advocacy, and professionals:Invite link: "http://passport.care2.net/invite.html?g=880" Homepage:"http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/Diffabled_MentalHealth_Action""Painting is poetry which is seen and not heard, and poetry is a painting which is heard but not seen." ~ Leonardo da Vinci  Enjoy a festive eve' as you can. Copy, share, as you will. Lest "we" forget, if you don't exercise responsibility, its Siamese sister, freedom, will wither, as well.  Sadly, now, it first needs to be exorcized be fore its exercised. Viva la evolution!Matutinally Yours,             james m nordlund   reality (aja) For those interested "of or pertaining to the morning, day: relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day (formal),(Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)" Music is life's song accompanying the abundance of joy's Spring.  I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye.  [ send green star]
 
Green Party's Disability Caucus Launches Site for Katrina Survivors: rest September 26, 2005 11:41 AM

Katrina Disaster Relief Information for People with Disabilities and peoplewho want to help themhttp://katrinadisability.info <http://katrinadisability.info/> "Unnatural Disaster: Louisiana's Crisis in Policy and Planning: The policydecisions we made that got us here, and the sustainable alternative that canmove us forward"By Brian Azcona and Jason Neville (New Orleans native and Green Party member)http://www.gp.org/articles/azcona_neville_2005_09.shtml OTHER RELIEF EFFORTS organized by Green Parties and Green Party members: Green Party web page with information on aid for victims of the hurricanehttp://www.gp.org/katrina2005/ Web page with information on relief efforts, set up by New Orleans GreensAndrea Garland and Jeffrey Holmes http://www.getyouracton.com/ Discussion list set up by Green Party member Bart Everson from New Orleans,for exchange of information (advice, requests for help and offers of directmaterial, other assistance) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/katrina-refugees/ Minnesota Coalition to Aid Hurricane Katrina Survivors, set up with theparticipation of Minnesota and Wisconsin Greens http://www.mncahs.org/ Shelter for Katrina evacuees in FloridaContact: Sarah "Echo" Steiner, 561-389-2844 Green Party of New Jersey Katrina Disaster Community Supporthttp://gpnj.org/Katrina%20reliefOffice: PO Box 57065 Washington, D.C. 20037Email: office@... 202-319-7191 or toll-free (US): 866-41GREEN  [ send green star]
 
Green Party's Disability Caucus Launches Site for Katrina Survivors With Disabilities September 26, 2005 11:40 AM

Green Party's Disability Caucus Launches Site for Katrina Survivors With Disabilities   http://www.gp.org/press/pr_2005_09_16.shtml Friday, September 16, 2005 Contacts:Scott McLarty, Media Coordinator, 202-518-5624, mclarty@...Starlene Rankin, Media Coordinator, 916-995-3805, starlene@...Cyndi Norwitz, Disability Caucus, 707-775-4475, cyndi@... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Disability Caucus of the Green Party of the UnitedStates has launched a web site to aid survivors of Hurricane Katrina whohave disabilities. The site, located at <http://immuneweb.org/katrina>, includes guides for"Providing Shelter for People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity" and"Providing Shelter for People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome &Fibromyalgia," as well as contact information for Caucus members willing toprovide housing for survivors or consulting services for shelters andprograms serving survivors with disabilities. "The intent of this site is not to duplicate the fine work being doneelsewhere, but rather to supplement it," said Cyndi Norwitz, CaliforniaGreen and founder of the Disability Caucus. "There are several other pageson serving Katrina survivors with disabilities but I was struck inparticular by the lack of information on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity --my own disability -- which can be hard to accommodate." "We know from September 11th that when rescue workers and residents areexposed to toxins during and following a disaster, that even the healthyones can be disabled for life," added Ms. Norwitz. "Far too many September11th survivors still have asthma or pain or neurological impairmentsbecause of the chemicals in the air and dust, and many had to stopworking. How many Katrina survivors will suffer the same fate?" Greens and numerous scientists have detailed the toxicity of the NewOrleans environment in the wake of Katrina. Louisiana Greens have stronglycriticized current plans for detoxification, calling them inadequate toensure a safe environment and public health<http://www.gp.org/press/states/la_2005_09_08.shtml>. But Greens called the toxic danger to residents, rescue workers, andcleanup crews only one of many concerns for Katrina survivors who havedifferent kinds of disability. "When I've talked to shelter workers they've told me 'we don't have anypeople with disabilities here.' People with obvious disabilities likeserious mobility impairment or blindness have probably gone to specialtyshelters. But what about people with less obvious or hidden disabilities?Are they too embarrassed to ask for special help? Are they afraid ofdiscrimination, such as someone with AIDS might be subjected to? Are theyjust getting by and don't want to be any trouble?" asked Ms. Norwitz. "Mental and or emotional disabilities are hidden disabilities. It is oftendifficult for people to speak out honestly and ask for what they need,"noted Judith Grant, Disability Caucus member from California. "For AIDS patients, relocation to the wrong area could mean a deathsentence, if patients must contend with poor AIDS services, medicationinterruption, a need for new HIV cocktails, or struggles with strainresistance," said David M. Silva, a Disability Caucus member living withAIDS in California. Disability Caucus members stressed the importance of hurricane survivors,regardless of disability, continuing their previous treatments, includingalternative and complementary care, and warned of insurance company and HMOobstructions to medical access. "Medications need to be more readily madeavailable for diabetes, seizure disorders, mental health illness, and anyother illnesses that are visible or invisible disabilities," said IreneMartinez, member of the D.C. Statehood Green Party and Disability Caucusmember who has worked on the Americans with Disabilities Act. "Katrina proves that the U.S. needs expanded access to health care under anational health insurance plan more than ever," said Jody Grage Haug,co-chair of the Green Party of the United States. The Disability Caucus, one of several identity caucuses in the Green Party,is in the process of gaining formal accreditation with the party, afterwhich it will be given a vote in the party's National Committee. The Black,Women's, and Lavender Caucuses have already achieved accreditation. MORE INFORMATION Green Party of the United Stateshttp://www.gp.org <http://www.gp.org/>1700 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 404Washington, DC 20009.202-319-7191, 866-41GREENFax 202-319-7193 Disability Caucus of the Green Party of the United Stateshttp://immuneweb.org/dg/ Resources for People with Disabilities Displaced by Hurrican Katrinahttp://immuneweb.org/katrina    [ send green star]
 
More: DISABILITY INFO ON KATRINA September 08, 2005 1:20 PM

We will provide you with more information as quickly as it becomesavailable, but please refer to the information below when workingwiththosedisplaced by the storm. Again, I appreciate the personal sacrificesmanyofyou are making to help others. -- Albert Hawkins Food StampsAll individuals who are displaced by Hurricane Katrina and areappearingin HHSC offices are being treated as applicants for expedited foodstampbenefits, regardless of previous receipt of benefits in another stateandother eligibility factors. Specifically: a.. Take client statement for income and other eligibilityfactors.b.. Disregard resources.c.. If the applicant has income but it is not accessible tohim/her,usejudgment to provide the applicant access to benefits. If some or allofthehousehold's income is not available to the applicant, document theclient'sstatement and certify the case based on the income that is available.All cases should be certified for August and September only even ifthehousehold is receiving benefits in another state. For applicationswithfiledate of September 1 or after, certify for September only. We mayrevisitthis in the coming days as the extent of the damage becomes moreevident. We are working with retailers to ensure that displaced individualswhohave an EBT card from an affected state can access and use thosebenefitsinTexas at larger retailers such as HEB, Kroger, and Wal-Mart.Louisiana hasapplied for a disaster declaration that will allow them, among otherthings,to load all recipients' benefits onto their EBT card on September 1(asopposed to a staggered issuance) and to issue a supplemental paymenttocompensate for damaged food. This will benefit displaced food stamprecipients who have their EBT card. Medicaid and TANFWe are working with our federal partners to resolve issues regardingeligibility for Medicaid and TANF as quickly as possible. Until wereceivefurther guidance, for Medicaid and TANF benefits: a.. Refer those in need of immediate medical care to local publicfacilities.b.. Take the applicant's self-declaration and any availableinformation.c.. We will complete processing on these cases as soon as finalguidelines have been confirmed. Extended Office Hours Our offices continue to refer clients to the Red Cross, food banks,shelters, and other resources that can help meet their needs. We havedistributed a directory of shelters accepting refugees to field staffandwill update the list as shelters continue to open across the state. Offices in affected areas will have extended hours as long asneeded.SAVERR and TIERS will remain up until 9 p.m. CDT to accommodateincreasedtraffic. We have requested volunteers from other regions to help inRegions3 and 6. We have authorized staff overtime and travel to assist theseregions. Other Assistance ' Our Emergency Services Program is working to providewater andice to sites housing refugees, and local staff are contactingretailers torequest donations of food, ice, and water for staff and clients inlocalHHSC offices. ' We are providing instructions to Texas pharmacies fillingprescriptions for Louisiana Medicaid participants. Those pharmacieswillneed to fax in enrollment forms posted athttp://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/HCF/vdp/vdpstart.html. Pharmacies needingtoverify eligibility can do so by calling 1-800-473-2783. ' Healthcare providers can verify Medicaid and CHIPenrollmentinformation and procedures to process claims at 1-800-473-2783. ' The 2-1-1 Texas Information and Referral Network, astatewidetelecommunications network is providing 24/7 evacuation, shelters andgeneral information during the disaster. Due to the uncertainty ofcellphone access from providers outside of Texas, the 2-1-1 Texas systemalsoimplemented a toll-free number. The official Hurricane Evacuationnumberis1-888-312-4567. NATIONAL ADAPT MAILING LIST - Adapt MiCASA List http://www.adapt.org   [ send green star]
 
More: DISABILITY INFO ON KATRINA September 08, 2005 1:19 PM

Independent Living in Biloxi, Mississippi + New Orleans have been gravely affected by the hurricane. In fact theBiloxi, MS center was totally destroyed. Many of you are asking howyoucanhelp. Here is what we have learned from colleagues in those states. Sending money is the first priority. Sending supplies to thosecenters ishelpful too but NOT RIGHT NOW, because they can't get through thewater. Here are the suggested options for right now: 1) Send a check or credit card payment to the Red Cross and designateitforHurricane Relief, or designate it for people with disabilities in theBiloxi/Hattiesburg or New Orleans areas. 2) If you want to send money for the CILs that are dealing with thisdisaster directly, here are your options: For the Biloxi Center, mail the check (payable to LIFE of Central MSanddesignated for the Biloxi Center) to: LIFE of Central Mississippi754 North President Street, Suite 1Jackson, MS 39202 For the centers in Louisiana (make checks payable to Resources forIndependent Living - this is a branch of the N.O. center - anddesignateforthe New Orleans center)and mail to: Resources for IL11931 Industriplex Blvd. Suite 200Baton Rouge, LA 70809 We have also learned from Mack Marsh of the Shreveport Center thatcentersin Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles are assisting evacuees.Macksays they would also appreciate supplies if there is any way to getthosesupplies to the centers. His list includes: manual wheelchairs,hospitalbeds, adult diapers, bed pads, catheters and other supplies. Theaddressforthe Baton Rouge center is shown above, addresses for the ShreveportandLakeCharles centers follow. Southwest LA Independence Center, Inc.Mitch Granger1202 Kirkman, Suite CLake Charles, LA 70601 New Horizons, Inc.Jerry Kidwell9300 Mansfield Road, Suite 204Shreveport, LA 71118 We will keep you informed of any additional ways that you can help.Feelfree to forward this information to other people interested in theneedsofpeople with disabilities affected by this disaster. Dawn HeinsohnIL NET: ILRU/NCIL National Training and Technical Assistance ProjectILRU Program2323 S. Shepherd, Suite 1000Houston, TX 77019713.520.0232 ext. 130 (v)713.520.5136 (TTY) 713.520.5785 (fax)Worldwide Web Site: http://www.ilru.orgILRU is a program of TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation andResearch),a nationally recognized medical rehabilitation facility for personswithdisabilities in Houston. http://www.tirr.org/ --ilru: over 25 years of creating a world of independence-- ----- Original Message -----From: Bob KafkaTo: John Lancaster ; Andy Imparato ; 'Rossberg, Catheryn' ;p.margeson@... ; Texas State Independent LivingCouncil ; 'GlendaRogers' (E-mail) ; Disability Policy Consortium (Disability PolicyConsortium) ; Thomas, Stephanie ; hcil@... ; Judy Telge ;curt.decker@...Cc: jim.hine@... ; Hawkins,Albert ; Lex Frieden ; MarkMcCllelan ; dennis smith ; Terry.Murphy@...Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 10:37 AMSubject: Message from the Commissioner Regarding HurricaneAssistance Hi: This is info from HHSC on some things they are doing for folkscoming toTexas after "Katrina". It is clear that many of these folks are low income and will needmedical,social and independent living support services for quite a while.Manyhavephysical, mental and/or cognitive disabilities that may need ongoingsupportservices beyond their medical needs. I think we are all looking for ways we can help. One way is for us to communicate to each other on what we are doinginourown communities and how we can assist each other in our efforts toassistthose in need. Please keep in touch. Take care The ADAPT Community512/442-0252 ----- Original Message -----From: Berndt,TreyTo: Bob Kafka (E-mail)Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:34 AMSubject: FW: Message from the Commissioner Regarding HurricaneAssistance Bob- per our phone call, see below (better detail) and similar infoonHHSsystem website at- http://www.hhs.state.tx.us/ Trey BerndtSenior Policy AdvisorOffice of Deputy Executive Commissioner for Health Services512.424.6556512.424.6665 FAX -----Original Message-----From: HHS CommunicationsSent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 4:18 PMTo: ALL HHSCSubject: Message from the Commissioner Regarding Hurricane Assistance I want to thank the many staff who are helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina. This is a developing situation, and we are working with our federal partners to develop an approved process to provide assistance to those seeking help in our eligibility offices. But thousands of people need our assistance now, and we will not hesitate to provide it.    [ send green star]
 
More: DISABILITY INFO ON KATRINA September 08, 2005 1:14 PM

are experiencing tremendous loss of life and devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Current data indicates that people with disabilities are now most at risk in this situation-and will need recovery assistance for months or years. A disproportionate number of theHurricanesurvivors are people with disabilities whose needs for basicnecessitiesarecompounded by chronic health conditions and functional impairments. For example: In Biloxi, Mississippi, a city of about 50,000 people, 26 percent ofresidents are people with disabilities. This means that there are10,700people with disabilities 5 years of age and older who live in Biloxi. In Mobile, Alabama, a city of 198,915 people, 24 percent of theresidentsare people with disabilities. This means that there are 43,000 peoplewithdisabilities 5 years of age and older who live in Mobile. In New Orleans, a city of about 484,000 people, 23.2 percent ofresidentsare people with disabilities. This means that there are 102,122peoplewithdisabilities 5 years of age and older who live in New Orleans. Who are the 102,122 people with disabilities who live in New Orleans?About10 percent (or 12,000) of them are people ages 5 to 20 years old; 61percent(or 63,000) of them are aged 21 to 64 years old; and 29 percent (or27,000)of the people are 65 years of age and older. The 102,122 people with disabilities living in New Orleans includepeoplewho are blind, people who are deaf, people who use wheelchairs, canes,walkers, crutches, people with service animals, and people with mentalhealth needs. At least half of the people with disabilities in NewOrleanswho are of working age are not employed. Many of the people rely on avariety of government programs such as Supplemental Security IncomeandMedicaid to help them meet their daily service and support needs. Implications The total destruction of the physical environment and public/privateinfrastructure and communications systems in the Gulf Coastal areasaffectedby Hurricane Katrina has life-threatening implications for allcitizenswithdisabilities, and those without disabilities. The implications forthesepeople include: 7 for people with physical disabilities and who are over 65yearsofage, being unable to leave their homes, group homes, nursing homes,hospitals without significant assistance; 7 for all people with disabilities, being prevented from usinganytype of accessible public transportation which in all likelihood donotexist anymore; 7 for people who are blind, being unable to even get around intheirown flooded neighborhoods because they can no longer navigate theenvironmental landscape; 7 for all people with disabilities driven by floods frominstitutionsor group homes or nursing homes, needing to be housed in less thansatisfactory conditions with considerably less than the necessaryrange ofservices and supports they need for an indeterminate amount of time; 7 for people with disabilities who have service animals, areunableto rely on those animals outside of the house or group home becausetheseanimals cannot navigate safely in the flooded streets; 7 for people who are deaf, being challenged to access emergencyinformation through television, radio, TTY, etc. because publiccommunications systems are somewhat compromised; 7 for all people with disabilities, being unable to securelife-saving food and water because many of them are trapped within theconfines of inadequate supplied shelters, stadiums, etc.; and 7 people may have lost or become separated from the drugs theyrelyon daily for diabetes, heart disease and other chronic ailments.Pharmaciesin the affected areas may have insufficient stocks of vital drugs likeinsulin for diabetics, creating a need to organize efforts to importanddistribute essential medicines in the area. In addition, manypharmacieshave been raided by looters.     ADAPT: Hurricane Assistance to the CILs and people with disabilitiesMy prayers go out to everyone in the lower 48 as we know it. Now I'vebeenwatching the news both in southern Canada as well as the differentones in thelower 48. Are there any survivors with disabilities and whataccomodations arethey getting if any. I use a power wheelchair, I can only imagine. Upherein the Yukon we're hearing that help didn't arrive soon enough andthat racecould be an issue. That must be terrible feeling not knowing what'sgoing tohappen and if you'll be able to survive. In solidarity Judi Johnny james m nordlund wrote:Hurricane Assistance to the CILs and people with disabilitiesOriginal Message -----From: Bob KafkaSent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 4:07 PMSubject: Re: Message from the Commissioner Regarding HurricaneAssistance INFORMATION FROM ILRU IN HOUSTON ----- Original Message -----From: "Heinsohn, Dawn" <heinsohn@...>Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 3:50 PMSubject: Help the CILs in Hurricane pathDear IL Colleague, As you may know, Centers for  [ send green star]
 
More: DISABILITY INFO ON KATRINA September 08, 2005 1:07 PM

is working to ensure that individuals continue to receive theirretirement or disability checks. More information is at:www.socialsecurity.gov/emergency/1-800-325-0778 TTY1-800-772-1213 Voice Its critical that we have this information on hand for victims, andthatpeople are aware of these resources, said Jim House, CEPIN ProjectNational Coordinator. The CEPIN Project will continue to be verysupportive, and to monitor the recovery activities and provideassistanceas needed. CEPIN will be adding information to its website andsendingout information as news develops, and we encourage people to checkourwebsite for updates. About the CEPIN Project: The U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityawardedTDI nearly $1.5 million for the two-year CEPIN Project, which focusesondeveloping model community education programs for deaf and hard ofhearing consumers about emergency preparedness. For more informationabout the CEPIN Project, please visitwww.tdi-online.org/tdi/emergencypreparedness/cepin.htm. About TDI: TDI is a non-profit advocacy organization that promotesequalaccess to telecommunications and media for individuals who are deaf,latedeafened, hard-of-hearing or deaf-blind. Since 1968, TDI hassuccessfullyadvocated for federal legislation such as the Telecommunications Actof1996, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Television DecoderCircuitry Act, both of 1990, as well as other legislation andpoliciesmandating greater access to wireless technology, captioning as wellasother telecommunication and media technologies. Since its inception,TDIhas been promoting access to 9-1-1 centers and other public safetyanswering points, and is now working to ensure full access toinformationduring natural or manmade disasters and other types of emergencies.TDIpublishes annually, a National Directory & Resource Guide, commonlyknownas The Blue Book, a popular resource book for people with hearingloss,as well as the GA-SK quarterly news magazine. For more informationaboutTDI, visit www.tdi-online.org. # # #For more information about the CEPIN Project at TDI, contact:--Jim HouseNational CEPIN CoordinatorCommunity Emergency Preparedness Information NetworkTDI8630 Fenton Street, Suite 604Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-3822jimhouse@...www.tdi-online.org/tdi/resources.emergency.aspTTY or VP: 301-589-3006AIM: JimHouseCEPINFax: 301-589-3797Voice: 301-589-3786Step in with CEPIN - Your life may depend on it. # # #--DISCLAIMER: The JFA Listserv is designed to shareinformation of interest to people with disabilities andpromote dialogue in the disability community. Informationcirculated does not necessarily express the views of AAPD.The JFA Listserv is non-partisan. JOIN AAPD! There's strength in numbers! Be a part of anational coalition of people with disabilities and joinAAPD today. http://www.aapd-dc.org JFA ARCHIVES. All JFA postings from 1995 to present areavailable at:http://www.aapd-dc.org/JFA/JFAabout.html NOTE: Some Internet Providers (including AOL, Earthlink andJuno) may see JFA postings as spam because of the largevolume of JFA mail recipients and fail to deliver theposting. If this happens, the JFA system may automaticallyunsubscribe some email addresses. Should you stop receivingJFA Alerts, please subscribe to JFA again as per theinstructions athttp://www.aapd-dc.org/JFA/JFAsubscribing.htmlYou may also need to contact your service provider to findout how to prevent JFA postings from being recognized asspam. PLEASE EMPTY YOUR EMAIL INBOX REGULARLY. JFA automaticallydeletes subscribers that are over their message quota. HowIf you stop using an account please unsubscribe that oldaccount. With hundreds of inbound emails and thousands of outboundemails daily, JFA can not respond to every message. We thank you for your understanding and continuedoutstanding advocacy! Fred Fay, Moderator JUSTICE FOR ALL -- A Service of theAmerican Association of People with Disabilitieshttp://www.aapd-dc.org/JFA/JFAabout.html     KATRINA Disability Info Website & info This is a good site but they also want your help to build the siteand make it better.... DISABILITY INFO ON KATRINAWEBSITE Subject: Katrina, help build this site > http://katrinadisability.info/ ********************************From National Council on Disability National Council on D isability on Hurricane Katrina Affected AreasBasic Info: People with disabilities in Gulf Coast areas of Alabama, Mississippi + Louisiana   [ send green star]
 
ADAPT Alerts: KATRINA: Disability Info., Websites & info., etc September 08, 2005 12:54 PM

ADAPT Alerts: KATRINA: Disability Info., Websites & info., etc.. Fw: Information for People who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing-----Forwarded Message-----From: Justice For All Moderator <jfa@...>Sent: Sep 4, 2005 8:18 AMTo: justice@...Subject: Information for People who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hello everyone, I would like to share with you a press release that the CommunityEmergency Preparedness Information Network (CEPIN) has issued lastFriday, announcing points of contact for deaf and hard of hearingpeoplewho are impacted by Katrina. Jim HouseNational CEPIN Coordinator Assistance Available for Hurricane Victims who are Deaf or Hard ofHearingCEPIN Regional Centers Standing by to Assist Displaced IndividualsandFamilies Emergency assistance plans have been put in place for HurricaneKatrinavictims who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. TheCommunityEmergency Preparedness Information Network (CEPIN) Project hasdesignatedCSD of Oklahoma and Northern Resource Virginia Center for Deaf andHardof Hearing Persons (NVRC) as CEPIN contact centers for HurricaneKatrinavictims and their families. Agencies serving deaf or hard of hearing individuals in the areasaffected by Hurricane Katrina are reporting that their phone linesandoffices are shut down for the time being. Coverage for pagers may beweakat times due to loss of network capabilities. As a result, peoplewantingto find information on recovery and rescue efforts in the areasdevastated by Hurricane Katrina are encouraged in Louisiana ordisplacedwestward in Texas to contact CSD of Oklahoma during regular businesshours at: www.c-s-d.org (click on locations, then Oklahoma)(866) 845-7445 Voice/TTY (Toll Free)(918) 835-7445 Voice/TTY(918) 835-6459 FAXcsdoklahoma@... We have people standing by at the CEPIN regional center, which isbeingfacilitated by CSD of Oklahoma Division Director Glenna Cooper," saidDr.Benjamin J. Soukup, CSD CEO. "We recognize that people who are deaforhard of hearing are often overlooked in disaster recovery and rescueefforts, and we are working hard to ensure that this does not happenwithHurricane Katrina. CSD of Oklahoma is working closely with the localRedCross and other appropriate organizations, and they will beable to provide assistance." "In addition to the victims, our office is also providing support andresources to the responders and volunteers to ensure that deaf andhardof hearing refugees are getting much-needed assistance," added Soukup. For those wanting information in other states affected by Katrinasuch asFlorida, Alabama or Mississippi, and displaced refugees in theMid-Atlantic area, contact Northern Virginia Resource Center for DeafandHard of Hearing Persons (NVRC). "We are heartbroken seeing all the devastation that Katrina hasbroughtupon people in the Gulf States, especially those who are deaf, hardofhearing, deaf-blind and late-deafened," said Cheryl Heppner,ExecutiveDirector of NVRC. Heppner added, "As part of CEPIN, we are eager to work withorganizationsand agencies to ensure that people who are deaf or hard of hearinggetthe services they need, especially hearing aids or other devicesvital toeffective communication. At a time when their lives are turned upsidedown, we hope the last thing worry about is how they will be able tocommunicate with others." NVRC may be contacted during regular business hours at:www.nvrc.org(703) 352-9056 TTY(703) 352-9055 Voice(703) 352-9058 FAXinfo@... Volunteers who have experience in working with deaf and hard ofhearingpeople and have training in First Aid, CPR, CERT, and other rescueefforts should contact one of the two regional centers to offer theirservices. The CEPIN website also has a list of statewide resourcesavailable at www.tdi-online.org/tdi/emergencypreparedness/cepin.htmforthe areas affected by the hurricane. If you need assistance in recovering from the disaster, contact thenearest Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):www.fema.gov1-800-462-7585 TTY1-800-621-FEMA (3362) Voice For a list of organizations to donate money to:www.fema.gov/press/2005/katrinadonations.shtm (Please note that FEMA and other organizations are asking formonetarydonations, not donations in the form of food, clothes or other goods). If you need food, clothing, shelter or medicine, contact the AmericanRed Cross:www.redcross.org If you need to find your family members, go to the American Red CrossFamilyLinks website at:www.familylinks.icrc.org/katrina If you receive social security benefits, Social SecurityAdministrationis working to ensure that individuals cont  [ send green star]
 
Fwd: "Public Forum on ADA, April 13th, 9AM-5PM, Savannah" March 15, 2005 6:51 AM

"Public Forum on ADA, April 13th, 9AM-5PM, Savannah... In addition to holding public forums, the ADA Study Team is conductingfocus groups and interviews with individuals with disabilities, employers,service providers, business and trade association representatives, andother stakeholders who have been directly affected by the Americans withDisabilities Act. Rounding out the research activities, the ADA study teamis also conducting an environmental scan to collect data on such ADA impactstatistics as number of curb cuts, number of telephone relay calls, numberof reasonable accommodations provided by employers, and other indicators todetermine whether the law has brought about significant change in the last15 years. ... For Immediate Release Contact: March 14, 2005 Fritz Rumpel(912) 927-1514 (Voice/TTY/TDD/FAX)Fritz.Rumpel@l... As a part of a year-long study, the National Council on Disability (NCD) issponsoring five public forums around the country—including Savannah-- togather testimony from people with disabilities, their families and theiradvocates on the impact that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(ADA) has had on their lives. NCD is an independent federal agency makingrecommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality oflife for all Americans with disabilities and their families.Fifteen years ago, the ADA was hailed as a major civil rights law guaranteeing equal opportunity for Americans with disabilities to participate more fully in their communities, to have greater access to goods and services, and to enjoy more employment opportunities. To what extent the ADA has achieved its goals of equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities remains an open question, one the public forums will address. The Savannah public forum will be held on April 13 at the Savannah Association for the Blind, 214 Drayton Street. Parking is available in the rear of the building. Local co-sponsors of the forum include Savannah-Chatham Council on Disability Issues, Savannah Association for the Blind, Inc. and Living Independence for Everyone, Inc Individuals with disabilities, their families and advocates are invited to provide testimony on the following topics under the Americans with Disabilities Act: 9—9:30 AM Telecommunications: Has the ADA had an impact on the ability of people who have hearing and/or speech impairments to communicate by telephone?9:30 AM—12:00 PM Employment: Has the ADA improved employment opportunitiesAnd job retention for people with disabilities? 1:00—2:30 PM Public Services: Are goods and services provided by local andstate agencies more accessible to people with disabilities because of theADA? 2:30—4:00 PM Public Accommodations Operated by Private Entities: Are goodsand services provided by businesses more accessible to people withdisabilities because of the ADA? 4:00—5:00 PM General comments about the ADA Public forum participants may provide written as well as spoken testimony.Reasonable accommodations will be provided on request to ensure fullparticipation by all individuals seeking to testify on the impact of theADA on their lives In addition to holding public forums, the ADA Study Team is conductingfocus groups and interviews with individuals with disabilities, employers,service providers, business and trade association representatives, andother stakeholders who have been directly affected by the Americans withDisabilities Act. Rounding out the research activities, the ADA study teamis also conducting an environmental scan to collect data on such ADA impactstatistics as number of curb cuts, number of telephone relay calls, numberof reasonable accommodations provided by employers, and other indicators todetermine whether the law has brought about significant change in the last15 years. The ADA Study Team is being advised by a Blue Ribbon Panel of nationallyand internationally recognized experts on disability policy chaired by LawProfessor Peter D. Blanck, Director of the Law, Health Policy andDisability Center at the University of Iowa. The National Council onDisability will present the study’s findings and recommendations to thePresident and Congress on July 26, the 15th anniversary of the ADA’ssigning into law. For further information contact: Fritz Rumpel, (912) 927-1514(Voice/TTY/TDD.FAX); Fritz.Rumpel@l...    "  [ send green star]
 
familiesusa: Take Action to Prevent Medical Bankruptcy March 08, 2005 4:18 AM

Take Action to Prevent Medical BankruptcyDear James M, While fighting the Medicaid budget cuts and caps proposed by thePresident has become a near-full time job for us, we are working onother issues in Congress as well. One of them is S. 256, theBankruptcy Reform bill, which would make it harder for averageAmericans in financial distress to receive help through the bankruptcyprocess. This bill is especially harmful because nearly half of allbankruptcies in America are caused by medical bills. To ease the harmful effects of this bill for those who must declarebankruptcy for medical reasons, Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) willintroduce several amendments to the bill next week. These may includelimiting how much hospitals can charge those individuals,Medicare prescription drug negotiation authority for the federalgovernment, drug reimportation, and other measures to deal with therising costs of health care. Take Action Now! *  Call your Senators to oppose making it harder for Americanswith high medical bills to declare bankruptcy. Instead, urgethem to support efforts to lower hospital and prescription drugbills. To find your Senator's phone number, click here or callthe http://www.familiesusa.org/site/R?i=8eTWrKyWQoIDRYvcWDDmjg.. U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121.*  Click here to tell us how your call went. http://www.familiesusa.org/site/R?i=fYNJ2h4NAf8DRYvcWDDmjg.. *  Forward this to your family, friends and neighbors.http://www.familiesusa.org/site/R?i=0I3jKDcGQGoDRYvcWDDmjg.. For More Information Read our new fact sheet: Have Health Insurance? Think You're WellProtected? Think Again!http://www.familiesusa.org/site/R?i=KEOWvuVboJEDRYvcWDDmjg.. Read E.J. Dionne's column in The Washington Post, "A Bill Bankrupt ofPity" (free registration required).http://www.familiesusa.org/site/R?i=TddPoj7jJJwDRYvcWDDmjg.. Thank you for all the hard work you do! Bill HELP US SPREAD THE WORD: To forward this message to a friend orcolleague, click here.http://www.familiesusa.org/site/R?i=DVA2qotrkRQDRYvcWDDmjg..  [ send green star]
 
Fwd: Bush Budget Proposes Halt in Housing Aid for Disabled February 23, 2005 3:55 AM

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/22/nyregion/22housing.html?pagewanted=print&position=http://duckdaotsu.blogspot.com/2005/02/Bush-Budget-Proposes-Halt-in-Housing-Aid-for-Disabled *Bush Budget Proposes Halt in Housing Aid for Disabled* With little fanfare, the Bush administration is proposing to stopfinancing the construction of new housing for the mentally ill andphysically handicapped as part of a 50 percent cut in its housing budgetfor people with disabilities. The proposal, which has been overshadowed by the administration's plansto shrink its community development programs, affects what is known asthe Section 811 program. Since 1998, Section 811 has helped nonprofitdevelopers produce more than 11,000 units of housing for low-incomepeople with disabilities, including more than 700 in New York State. Until now, Section 811 has provided equal amounts each year, roughly,for financing for new construction, and rent subsidies for disabledtenants. But under the 2006 budget proposal, the capital allocationwould be eliminated and the overall budget would shrink by half, to $120million from $238 million. The Department of Housing and Urban Development did not respond torepeated requests for comment over the last week. But the proposalappears to comport with the administration's broader determination totrim domestic programs in the face of record deficits. The proposal is reminiscent, though on a much smaller scale, of whathappened to public housing decades ago. That was when the federalgovernment retreated from building public housing in favor of providingvouchers under programs like Section 8, which allows poor tenants toredeem those vouchers with private landlords. This time, the federal government would discontinue financing housingfor people with spinal cord injuries or psychiatric illnesses who arenot necessarily homeless but may live in nursing homes or psychiatrichospitals. By relying exclusively on vouchers, the federal government wouldessentially be lumping these people with able-bodied Section 8recipients in competing for some of the same apartments. "What you have for disabled folks is you're getting a double whammy,"said Jonathan Harwitz, director of public policy for the Corporation forSupportive Housing, which promotes housing for people with specialneeds. "You're looking at both the landlord making a decision, 'Do Ieven want to rely on Section 8?' and secondly, saying, 'Do I want adisabled person in here?' Because that's an additional issue." Section 811 has existed for three decades, first as part of the Section202 program for the elderly, and then, starting in the 1990's, as itsown program. Since 1998, HUD has awarded $83 million to New York State,out of $1 billion nationwide, to nonprofits, according to the TechnicalAssistance Collaborative, a national advocacy group. In New York City, going back to the early 1980's, 522 Section 811 unitshave been developed on city-owned sites that were sold to nonprofitdevelopers for nominal amounts, said Carol Abrams, a spokeswoman for theDepartment of Housing Preservation and Development. An additional 52units are under construction. One nonprofit group that has benefited from Section 811 is the Bridge, anonprofit mental health rehabilitation agency. The agency has finishedeight such projects since 1979 and has three more on the way, which willserve 231 clients in Manhattan and the Bronx. If the capital financing is eliminated, however, the agency would haveto compete with more established housing groups in the future to raiseprivate funds to build any additional housing. And that, said Dr. PeterD. Beitchman, its executive director, would be a major challenge. To Andrew Sperling, director of legislative advocacy for the NationalAlliance for the Mentally Ill, the administration's proposal isespecially disappointing because HUD unveiled new guidelines this monthto give people with disabilities more time to find accessible andaffordable housing. February 22, 2005 By DAVID W. CHEN © New York Times  [ send green star]
 
Fwd: Zen and Disabilities December 20, 2004 7:06 AM

Fwd: Zen and Disabilities- Zen and Disabilities -------------------------------------------------On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:40:22Eric Levy wrote:>I am writing an article for "Abilities" magazine about Zen and People>> With Disabilities. I'd like to quote you in the>> article. Can you please answer the following questions by e-mailand>provide your name and title. Thanks. Eric Levy>>>> --How can a person with disabilities be helped to cope through Zen>> studies?Given some "live words" of a keen-eyed Zen Master, such a person,once motivated, has a chance to turn his disabilities around andcome out a hero who has realized his True Self.>--What major tenants of Zen would particularly help a person>> with disabilities?Realization of one's True Self enables a person to conquer hishandicaps and, moreover, saves him from the bitter sea of life anddeath. And the disabilities (disadvantage) can lead to a higherdegree of motivation (advantage) for this Realization.>--How can Zen help a person with disabilities deal>> with discrimination?The easiest form of Zen is: "Although there are those who practicenon-moving, just do not see the faults of all other people. This,then, is your Self Nature not moving."If you do not see the faults of all other people (including thosewho abuse you), your mind will be at a greater peace, and eventually,your actions will turn out to be much more powerful.>--How can Zen help a person with disabilities deal>> with loneliness and isolation?If you do not see the faults of all other people, so your mind isat a greater peace, then nothing can bother you.--Zen Master Bo Hum------------------------------------------------If you are interested in Zen:http://www.itsmysite.com/yourpage-- ilgu  [ send green star]
 
Fwd: WID's New Executive Director: Mark Breimhorst December 20, 2004 5:36 AM

Fwd: WID's New Executive Director: Mark BreimhorstThe Board of Directors of the World Institute on Disability (WID) ispleased to announce that Mark Breimhorst is WID's new executive director.Mark has most recently served as the North American Regional Director forUnderwriters Laboratories (UL), where he managed new business initiativeswithin UL. Before that, he founded and served as executive director ofRinconada Ventures, which supports social entrepreneurs with financial andmanagement assistance. Mr. Breimhorst is an alumnus of the StanfordGraduate School of Business, where he received his MBA with a focus onmarketing and entrepreneurship. He has built counseling, leadership,educational outreach, community-building and legal advocacy experiencethrough his work as a disability rights advocate and paralegal atDisability Rights Education and Defense Fund and Suncoast Center forIndependent Living.Stanley Yarnell, MD, Chair of the Board, stated, "Mark's life longcommitment to the disability movement is supported by an impressive recordin business management and fundraising. I am confident that his strategicvision and entrepreneurial spirit will build effectively on the legacy ofDeborah Kaplan and the impressive achievements of the WID staff."Mark Breimhorst commented, "I'm excited and honored to join WID's talentedteam. WID plays a vital role in the disability rights movement and I lookforward to working with internal and external stakeholders to grow WID tothe next level. "Deborah Kaplan, WID's outgoing executive director, will leave WID inJanuary 2005 to strike out on her own with a consulting business. Deborahhas been at WID since 1989, with a year and a half spent elsewhere duringthe late 90's. Her accomplishments include the creation of an annualcultural event for the Bay Area disabled community, "Ever Widening Circle,"which features an evening of performers with disabilities. She also oversawthe development of several new initiatives at WID, many focused on changingpublic policy, leadership development and the initiation of highlysuccessful websites.WID is a nonprofit research and public policy center promoting the civilrights and full societal inclusion of people with disabilities. WID's workfocuses on four areas: employment and asset development; accessible healthcare and personal assistance services; inclusive technology design; andinternational disability and development. Over half of the Board ofDirectors and staff are people with disabilities. By bringing togetherpeople at all levels ­ people with disabilities, government representativesand companies - WID is changing the way things run at the policy level, tomake sure people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyoneelse.http://www.wid.org/  [ send green star]
 
Fwd: world disability day-annual rally. (India) December 05, 2004 7:31 PM

Dear members,Announcing the Spastics Society of India's Annual Solidarity Walk on theWorldDisability Day.Date: 3rd December 2004, Friday.Starting and ending point: Raje Shivaji Vidyalaya Grounds, Dharavi, Opp.MahimNature Park, Off Sion Kurla Link Road.Assembly at: 8.30 amClosing Ceremony: 10.30 am.The main theme of the walkathon is looking at inclusive education in thecommunity and the non - inclusion of children in the ICDS program. The rallywill be addressed by Dr. Mithu Alur, Founder Chairperson, The SpasticsSocietyof India, Ms. Malini Chib, Chairperson, ADAPT, and various politicians aswellas dignitaries.We will be submitting a memorandum to the ICDS Commissioner highlighting ourdemands at the end of the day.Kindly participate in the rally and make it a huge success.  [ send green star]
 
Fwd: EQUITY e-newsletter: Future: Build Assets / People w. Disabilities December 05, 2004 7:29 PM

Fwd: EQUITY e-newsletter: Future: Build Assets / People w. DisabilitiesDecember EQUITY e-newsletter: The Future of Building Assets forPeople with DisabilitiesEQUITY e-newsletter: December 2004Disability and Asset Building Communities Working Togetherhttp://www.wid.org/equityIn the December EQUITY:The Future of Asset Building for People with Disabilitieshttp://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equityFinancial Education and Asset Strategies for Persons with DisabilitiesWebcast InvitationDecember 9, 2004Volunteer Tax Assistance Site Meeting Accessibility ChallengesRegistration Form (Word) & Additional Information (Word) download availableat: http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equityFEATURE ARTICLE:Opportunities for Change: Asset Building Demonstration Projectshttp://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200412&topic=faMegan O'Neil, Access to Assets Project Coordinator, provides a detailedlook at the Florida Freedom Initiative and the Youth TransitionDemonstration projects, sponsored by the Social Security Administration,that hold the promise of breaking down policy barriers for people withdisabilities that want to build assets.SPECIAL SECTION:2004 EQUITY Year in ReviewTell us what you think! Take the EQUITY Survey TODAY!Web-based version:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=92060712391Word Document version:http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equityPROGRAM OF THE MONTH:World Institute on Disability (WID)http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200412&topic=pmMarisa Lianggamphai, WID Communications Coordinator, supplies an answer tothe popular question of, "What is WID?" Find out more about WID's programsand goals to help people with disabilities through policy work.PROFILE OF THE MONTH:Waiting for Prosperityhttp://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200412&topic=profileRod McLean has been a long-time disability advocate; yet, financialsecurity remains his biggest struggle. He and his wife, Sofia, would beideal candidates for the EARN Individual Development Account (IDA) pilotprogram, except they are no longer accepting applicants because of theprogram's own financial needs.TIP OF THE MONTH:Access to Assets Policy Recommendationshttp://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200412&topic=tmUse of Individual Development Accounts by People with Disabilities:Barriers and SolutionsEQUITY RESPONDS: WID Answers Your Questionshttp://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity&sub=200412&topic=respondsI'm a person with a disability and I just started learning about assetbuilding programs, but the IDA program in my city isn't accepting newapplicants because they lack funds. Is there anything I can do to getinvolved?LEARNING & NETWORKING RESOURCES:http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=equity-resourceInformative websites of interest to both communitiesCONFERENCES & EVENTS:http://www.wid.org/publications/?page=confWorld Institute on Disability (WID) is a non-profit public policy centerdedicated to the promotion of independence and full inclusion in society ofpeople with disabilities.WID's Access to Assets (ATA) program provides training and technicalassistance to asset building and disability organizations seeking toimprove the inclusion of people with disabilities in poverty reductionprograms. In addition, ATA provides information and referral services toindividuals with disabilities and conducts federal and state policyanalysis on related issues.NEW! Toll-Free Technical Assistance Hotline: 1-866-723-1201Do you have questions about asset building strategies or serving peoplewith disabilities?Please contact:Megan O'NeilWorld Institute on DisabilityAccess to Assets Project Coordinatormegan@wid.orgIs there an article, conference, or website that you would like to haveincluded in EQUITY? All comments and suggestions are welcome.We encourage the widest possible dissemination of EQUITY- please forwardthis message to colleagues and friends.To subscribe or unsubscribe to EQUITY, please send an email toequity@wid.orgEQUITY is disseminated in plain text in an effort to be as accessible aspossible to a variety of audiences. If you have difficulty reading thisemail or accessing our website, please send comments to equity@wid.orgEQUITY is a publication of World Institute on Disability's Access to AssetsProgram and is supported by the Asset Accumulation and Tax Policy Project.The Asset Accumulation and Tax Policy Project (AATPP)http://disability.law.uiowa.edu/lhpdc/projects/assetdevtaxpol.htmlis a partnership of The Law, Health Policy, and Disability Center at theUniversity of Iowa College of Law, in collaboration with Southern NewHampshire University School of Community Economic Development, the NationalFederation of Community Development Credit Unions, the World Institute onDisability, and the National Cooperative Bank Development Corporation.AATPP is 100 percent funded by U.S. Department of Education grant#H133A031732. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors anddo not necessarily represent the official views of NIDRR or University ofIowa.EQUITY is also generously funded by the J.W. and Ida M. Jameson Foundationand the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation.  [ send green star]
 
Autism Out of Control Epidemic Announcement - Chat time Reminder in... December 05, 2004 6:33 PM

Autism Out of Control Epidemic Announcement - Chat time Reminder inAutism Spectrum Disorder In Australia-----------------------------------------------------------Announcement from Managers of Autism Out of Control Epidemic-----------------------------------------------------------Hi all.. K were having chat if anyone is interested.... for uaussies..it will be 12am qld 1pm NSW time...Sunday... 9 pm est for uamericans...on saturday night.....come on in and take a seat... and lets chat..here isthe link to find us..http://groups.msn.com/AutismSpectrumDisorderInAustralia/chat.msnwhonestlywe do not bite.... torn-----------------------------------------------------------Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to PassportMemberServices.http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=helpFor other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page.http://groups.msn.com/contact  [ send green star]
 
[centerforpeoplewithdisabilities] Digest Number 392 December 05, 2004 5:29 PM

[centerforpeoplewithdisabilities] Digest Number 392There are 2 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest:1. Chat night if anyone is interested., 11/24/2004, 9:00 pmFrom: Yahoo! Reminder <reminders@yahoo-inc.com>2. ChatFrom: FEMALEMOUTHOFTHESOUTH <panther99wife@yahoo.com>_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 1Date: 24 Nov 2004 20:25:12 -0000From: Yahoo! Reminder <reminders@yahoo-inc.com>Subject: Chat night if anyone is interested., 11/24/2004, 9:00 pmReminder from the Calendar of centerforpeoplewithdisabilitieshttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/centerforpeoplewithdisabilities/calChat night if anyone is interested.Wednesday November 24, 20049:00 pm - 10:00 pm(This event repeats every other week.)Event Location:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/centerforadultswithspinabifida2Send a Yahoo! Greeting at:http://greetings.yahoo.comSet up birthday reminders!http://us.rd.yahoo.com/cal_us/rem/?http://groups.yahoo.com/group/centerforpeoplewithdisabilities/cal?v=9&evt_type=13Message: 2Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 15:49:50 -0800 (PST)From: FEMALEMOUTHOFTHESOUTH <panther99wife@yahoo.com>Subject: ChatDue to the holiday's, the chats will be rescheduled for their regularnightin 2 weeks. Everyone have a great thanksgiving.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/centerforpeoplewithdisabilities/To visit your group on the web, go to:  [ send green star]
 
"Employment Help for Disabled - PRESS RELEASE" November 23, 2004 7:34 AM

"Employment Help for Disabled - PRESS RELEASE""Employment Help for Disabled - PRESS RELEASEHi!I hope this information is helpful. I've sent it to many otherDisabled and Diffabled group forums with very positive results. I'mlooking forward to learning more about DisabledGreensNews and itspurpose and mission.Thank you!FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE11/15/2004Project: Return to Work Inc. Announces a New Job InitiativeProject: Return To Work Inc. (R2W) is a private, nonprofitorganization headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. R2W's mission is toassist persons with disabilities to return to work, or perhaps evenstart work for the first time. R2W President and founder, RobBrazell, says, "It is very difficult for a person with a disabilityto find a job. The unemployment rate among persons with disabilitiesis over 50%, but it doesn't have to be this way." R2W is initiatinga new program that combines the latest technology with skilledprofessional counselors to connect persons with disabilities withreal job opportunities.Brazell says, "We are using new technologies to streamline theemployment process for persons with disabilities. We help ourconsumers cut through the paperwork, delay and discrimination theyhave faced in the past and go directly to where jobs can be found."R2W offers its consumers the opportunity to present theirqualifications to interested employers via the Internet. Consumerscan also receive assistance evaluating their interests andqualifications to make realistic employment choices. A counselor isavailable to assist consumers with the technology and to work outissues regarding placement and beginning work.Brazell says, "Many people in our nation work at home.Unfortunately, persons with disabilities often don't have theopportunity for this type of employment. That is too bad, because itcan be a wonderful place for a person with a disability to work.Working at home can overcome many problems, especially those thatinvolve transportation, the need to take rest breaks, and the needfor specialized equipment. R2W has a focus on assisting persons tofind work at home."Florida's ABLE Trust recently granted R2W funds to start a pilotsite. Mr. Brazell says, "We encourage any person with a disabilitywho is looking for employment to sign up for FREE services with R2W.You have nothing to lose." It's easy to sign up. Go to theorganization's web site, www.R2W.org, click on JOBS and apply. Ifyou don't see a job that interests you, apply under ALL OTHERPOSITIONS. R2W does the rest.For additional information contact:Rob BrazellRobBrazell@Return2Work.org303-415-9187###***************************If you are a homebound disABLED person who knows you can do so muchmore than sit at home, please take a look at the R2W website:www.r2w.org.R2W (Return 2 Work) is a not-for-profit organization founded andstaffed mostly by disABLED individuals to help match unemployedhomebound and other disabled clients with quality, meaningful jobs.R2W works with anyone with a disABILITY and will assign a counselordirectly to you to find the right position for you.We make no money since we are a 501(c)3 entity. We have jobsavailable now and more and more coming in all the time.If you are not yet ready to work, don't worry; we'll be here whenyou are!You can sign up on the web site, www.r2w.org, or just take a look atthe information on the site at your convenience. You have a lot togive - and so do we! Let's do it together!Cindy G. - mentally disabled"  [ send green star]
 
"Christopher Reeve's Last Film, "The Brooke Ellison Story" , Airs Tonight" October 27, 2004 10:46 PM

"Christopher Reeve's Last Film, "The Brooke Ellison Story" , Airs Tonight"See "The Brooke Ellison Story" tonight (Monday, October 25, 2004) at 8:00 pmEST, on the A&E Television Network.---Washington, DC, October 22, 2004 â?" â?oâ?~The Brooke Ellison Storyâ?Tâ?will give millions of Americans insight into the challenges of living withquadriplegia, and the strength of the human spirit to achieve what not longagowas considered impossible,â? said National Organization on DisabilityPresident Alan A. Reich. â?oThis film celebrates two people who have neverlet beingparalyzed from the neck down, director Christopher Reeve and subject BrookeEllison, prevent them from accomplishing great things. Christopherâ?Ts finalfilm also pays tribute to caretakers like Brookeâ?Ts mother Jean who help tomake miracles possible.â?â?oThe Brooke Ellison Storyâ? was the final project of the NationalOrganization on Disabilityâ?Ts Vice Chairman, Christopher Reeve, itsdirector andexecutive producer. Mr. Reeve knew Ms. Ellison, a fellow Board Member of thenonprofit advocacy group, from her book â?oMiracles Happen: One Mother, OneDaughter, One Journeyâ? and was attracted to her story as one that wouldresonate with television viewers.Ms. Ellison was paralyzed from the neck down after she was struck by a carwhen she was 11 years old. She went on to graduate from Harvard Summa CumLaudeand then from its graduate school of public policy, assisted by her mother,who joined her in her classes and dorm. Ms. Ellison is played in the moviebyLacey Chabert, formerly from the cast of Party of Five.â?oAlthough many people knew Christopher for his work in the search for acure for paralysis, he was also a focused and dedicated advocate for peoplewithdisabilities in the here and now,â? Mr. Reich noted. â?oThis film callsattention to the challenges a family faces when their insurance runs out,and thespecial arrangements that even a bright young woman needs to attend collegewhile living with a significant disability. It also shows how assistivetechnology and skilled caretaking help to remove roadblocks. Christopherfelt thisfilm would reach many people with a compelling message. I know his effortwill be rewarded, even as we mourn his loss.â?Learn more about "The Brooke Ellison Story" by visiting the N.O.D. web siteat http://www.nod.org/content.cfm?id=1581.---The National Organization on Disability, founded in 1982, promotes the fulland equal participation and contribution of Americaâ?Ts 54 million men,womenand children with disabilities in all aspects of life.  [ send green star]
 
Autism Out of Control Epidemic Announcement - Chat in ASDSG Tonight October 17, 2004 9:07 PM

Autism Out of Control Epidemic Announcement - Chat in ASDSG Tonight Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2004 12:51:54 -0700  Hi all..    K were having chat  if anyone is interested.... for u aussies.. it will be 11am queensland time...  9 pm for u americans...come on in and take a seat... and lets chat..   here is the link to find us..   http://groups.msn.com/AutismSpectrumDisorderInAustralia/chat.msnw   honestly we do not bite....   you will have to join b4 u can chat torn-----------------------------------------------------------Announcement from Managers of Autism Out of Control Epidemic-----------------------------------------------------------   5pm PST, 6pm MST, 7pm CST, 8pm EST Come and visit with us!    -----------------------------------------------------------Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services.http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help   [ send green star]
 
Disability World Reports: Research, Events + Projects, 26 Countries September 30, 2004 5:36 AM

Disability World Reports: Research, Events + Projects, 26 CountriesDisability World Reports on Research, Events and Projects in 26 Countries The latest issue of Disability World, the leading international online periodical of news and views, has been posted at http://www.disabilityworld.org  This summer edition features 85 articles, interviews, essays, research analyses, international event summaries, book reviews and project reports from 26 countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Venezuela.  Major coverage is devoted to:  Africa: an overview of research on Community Based Rehabilitation; essay on conflicts and their disability toll; demystification of the African Disability Decade; interviews with politicians with disabilities; a point of view on discrimination by airlines against blind passengers; and new projects to support inclusion of intellectually disabled schoolchildren in Madagascar and training of deaf specialists educators in Kenya.  Latin America: in-depth overview of the UN Convention process from the points of view of disability specialists from Central America; analysis of the realities of human rights in Latin America; interview with human rights advocate about disability discrimination actions in Paraguay; report on World Bank project to promote inclusive development in the region; reports on situation of disabled women, multiply disabled children and mentally disabled persons in Guatemala; progress in public transport in Costa Rica; and projects and events in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.  Eastern and Western Europe: Reports on inclusive education in Russia; research on employment of disabled workers in the UK; overview of progress in disability rights in Georgia, interview of disabled politician from Norway; disabled youth leadership training project in post-conflict countries; and reflections on a visit to a Swiss cafe, darkened to simulate blindness.  Asia: reports on the disability community in Afghanistan; progress report by a deaf-blind computer user in Japan; Hong Kong as an accessible tourist destination; personal essay by a blind activist in Bangladesh; and an analysis of the situation of disabled people in Nepal.  Other features include a report on a nine country study of disability benefits and return to work initiatives; book reviews of research concerning disabled women and health care, and a spectrum of views about autism from a father, his autistic son and an adult with autism; new resources in mass media and disability; and an array of announcements about international conferences, film festivals, calls for papers, resources and opportunities for collaboration.  Disability World is a bilingual product of the International Disability Exchanges and Studies (IDEAS) project, administered by the World Institute on Disability, with the support of the U.S. National Institute for Disability & Rehabilitation Research. The IDEAS project is a collaboration among WID, Rehabilitation International, Independent Living Research Utilization and the Inter-American Institute on Disability.  To contribute to the next issue, to be posted in October, send news or articles as attached Word files by September 30 in English to editor@disabilityworld.org or in Spanish to espanol@disabilityworld.org.  [ send green star]
 
"Calcutta India, Challenged: moving ahead: 5 steps to build better life" August 30, 2004 5:27 PM

"Calcutta India, Challenged but moving ahead 5 steps to build better life Submitted by: EDward A. Carraway Ambassador: National Disability Party The Telegraph - Calcutta : Metro http://www.telegraphindia.com/1040821/asp/calcutta/story_3641928.asp Challenged, but moving ahead A STAFF REPORTER Sudam and Jeeja: Resolute voices. Picture by Aranya Sen Awareness, access, education, employment and legislation — five simple steps to build a better life for people with disabilities. But more often than not, these basic rights have to be fought for. It was to give them a platform to express their views that two organisations from different parts of the country came together in Calcutta on August 17 and 18. “The problem is that people with cerebral palsy have no separate identity. In the disability act, cerebral palsy falls under the locomotive handicap segment. We are marginalised even within the disability sector. The aim of this workshop was to talk about the rights of people with neurological disorders, create a common advocacy group and an action plan,†stressed Jeeja Ghosh, speaking slowly but surely from her wheelchair. “We have to break the myth that people with cerebral palsy are mentally retarded,†she insisted, setting the tone for the two-day seminar at the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy (IICP). Held by Ankur, IICP’s advocacy group for adults, in collaboration with Ektha, a Chennai-based consortium of people with cerebral palsy, autism, mental retardation and multiple-disability, participants included those with neurological disorders, parents and professionals from NGOs like MentAid and Reach. They came from all over the eastern region, Shillong to Mizoram, Jamshedpur to Jharkhand and Cooch Behar. Although attended on the first day by police commissioner Sujoy Chakraborty and chairperson of the West Bengal Commission for Women Jasodhara Bagchi, the spotlight was on people with disabilities presenting papers on five issues important to them and action plans. There was also an election, where two representatives from the region — Sudam Pal and Jeeja from IICP — were elected. They will take part in the national seminar in Delhi on September 12. Ektha’s four-city tour will move to Mumbai next, and end in Delhi. “The purpose is to devise regional action plans, to carry forward the movement in our areas. Ankur, in fact, has done several community interaction workshops using theatre to spread our message last year in different places. We talked about continuing with it,†added Jeeja, coordinator of Ankur. The event was as much an exchange of ideas as of emotions and opinions. Relationships between people with disabilities and their parents and professionals, the problems and successes were all part of the discussion, as was the fact that more pro-active measures were needed from the government. “We have to unite and form a core group to spread the word,†summed up Jeeja."  [ send green star]
 
Committee on disability convention to meet at UN Headquarters, 23 August August 22, 2004 2:56 AM

Committee on disability convention to meet at United Nations Headquarters, 23 August Four your niformation. Peter -------- Original Message -------- Subject: MEDIA ADVISORY: Committee on disability convention to meet at United Nations Headquarters, 23 August Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 12:56:58 -0400 From: Edoardo Bellando (Embedded image moved to file: pic29657.pcx) United Nations MEDIA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY CONVENTION TO MEET AT UN HEADQUARTERS, 23 AUGUST ? 3 SEPTEMBER The United Nations committee that is drafting the first-ever international convention on the rights of persons with disabilities will meet on Monday, 23 August at United Nations Headquarters (Conference Room 4). The General Assembly Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities will tackle the convention's title, structure, preamble, definitions and monitoring, and review articles 1 through 15, on the basis of the proposed revisions and amendments contained in the report http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/rights/ahc3reporte.htm. The 25-article convention would create a legally binding framework for promoting the rights of the some 600 million people worldwide who experience disabilities of various types and degrees. Side events to the session include briefings and panel discussions organized by the European Union, the United States, France, Japan, the Center for International Rehabilitation, the World Rehabilitation Fund, Support Coalition International and others. For a list of side events, see http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/rights/ahc4sideevents.htm. For information, visit http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/ or contact Edoardo Bellando, United Nations Department of Public Information, tel.: (212) 963-8275, e-mail: bellando@un.org. ENUSP Secretariat Peter Lehmann, Interim Secretary Zabel-Krueger-Damm 183, D-13469 Berlin / Germany Tel. +49 - (0)30 - 8596 3706 (Mo - Fr, 10 - 12 a.m.) Fax: +49 - (0)30 - 4039 8752 Become now a ENUSP support member: http://www.enusp.org/org/form_support_private.htm European Network of (ex-)Users and Survivors of Psychiatry: http://www.enusp.org ENUSP in your individual language: http://www.enusp.org/languages/surview.htm  [ send green star]
 
"Different Abled not Disabled" August 05, 2004 1:34 AM

"Different Abled not Disabled Hi, Spent all night and much of this morning reading your Psychiatric Rights arguments and references and I must say like Whitaker, you are a thorough and potent force for clarity and justice through facts. Well done and thank-you for your service to humanity. Still I believe you like Whitaker are not going to change belief with just the facts. My earlier point was that Whitaker couldn't even change Whitaker with the facts - that in his HEART he stilled believed that some folks are severely mentally ill and in need of benefiting from the very toxins he just debunked. Let me quote from your own work " legal protections for people diagnosed as mentally ill are not worth the paper they are written on". Yes I understand that you are mounting a huge effort to change this. My view is that if a few laws do get changed and the courts open up to the facts you are presenting that the experience of Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi proved that facts and laws alone are not enough to stop the abuse of the people for profit. The British Empire in India and the native ruling class ran on the backs of the so-called coolie or the less than class peoples. The British thought of them as expendable the "enlightened" HIndu upper class thought it their "karma" the untouchables were paying off. Very similar to how they tell me my schizophrenia comes from my genetic "karma" if you will. Gandhi, like you a barrister for civil rights, fought the South African system long and hard through the courts to gain rights for the brutalized peoples. Through that failure he decided to engage a new type of action that he called satyagraha - sat meaning truth and graha meaning to grasp firmly. He brought this new belief back to India where he abandoned the rule of law and went after the public heart. His cause became the primarily the cause of the so-called untouchables who he called Harijans or God's Kids. He dressed in only one piece of cloth as they did, He ate the same minimal amount of food as they did. The African people were brought to American in order for the ruling class to make money. The average colonist had no plantation. I submit that this multi-BILLION dollar so-called mental health industry plays to present power just like the cotton and tobacco raising did in the past. Its not just big pharma but even the money whitaker, you the money Will and Orxy is skimming off from Freedom Center for personal gain framed as service work. You mention the great legal campaign of Thurgood Marshal. Well I never went to high school because I was in institutions but even running on my GED I know that those laws meant nothing until King and others followed Gandhi and took to the streets and brought the issues into the public heart. I remember also the Supreme Court Justice John Marshall. I remember the destruction of the psyche, bodies and lands of the Cherokee, Choctaw and so many others. President Andrew Jackson was responsible for the notorious Indian Removal Act of 1830, and thus the Trail of Tears in unconstitutional defiance of a John Marshals Supreme Court ruling. You may say that jurisprudence has changed since Marshall and Marshall - I say we just had a Supreme Court steal the votes of the same disenfranchised people. I believe in learning from how the Eastern Woodland natives got screwed even when they won their rights in the highest Court of the land. I think King was wise to go to the streets and raise up the hearts of the American people like Gandhi before him. My view is that Gandhi's Satyagraha of firmly hanging on to truth is not the truth just of facts. Sat - the Hindu sanskrit word for truth is more like the Judeo, Muslim, Christian of what Mosher called Soteria or power of healing. We need more than the facts, more than laws, we need to muster the hearts of the people that like myself, can't really follow the facts of you and Whitaker, Szazs and other ALLIES. We need Gandhi's that will not call us Untouchable psychiatric cases in need of rights but Harijans or God's Kids just like everyone else. We need Martin Luther King's that will speak of us as not being DIFFERENT not being Other. I believe that what we need to do is make sure that no one gets labeled rather than getting psychiatric rights once we are. Will suggests speaking up regarding allies points of view is divide and conquer. I believe the labels are what divide us and the toxins are what are conquering us. We need to organize without labels and allies and co-founders. We need to think of non-professional people power grasping and holding on to the truth that we can think and feel different without being branded by disabling labels then having to 'fight" for rights under these so- called disabilities. We are DIFFERENT ABLED not Dis- Abled. We have Goddess Given INALIENABLE RIGHTS and need for so-called Psychiatric "rights" is "wrong" or rather is wronging us. I feel we who have been so-labeled have been so sorely abused that we have a "slave" consciousness. That if the master calls us psychiatric we must then apply that label to our sense of self in order to gain our rights that were taken away by the label in the first place? . Again like Gandhi seeing the put-upon not as untouchables but as God's Kids it is time we name ourselves with a better name than survivor, psychiatric rights advocate, consumer. Maybe HUMAN RIGHTS not psychiatric rights. Who knows maybe our differences that are being labeled as illness may in fact be a new gift to humanity. Maybe hearing voices, the ability to endure altered states, or emotional sensitivity - if celebrated and not pathologized might become an asset to all beings being treated so harshly by the status quo. Some feel that the lack of human, animal and even plant rights (like the rain-forest) may be causing the extinction of life. Maybe we the so-called mentally ill- if we take our own experiences and frame them as gifts - we might in fact be God's Kid's here to help the planet. This idea that science has no idea what so-called sanity might be or not be is brought out beautifully in Science Writer John Horgan's book on the failings of neuroscience in The Undiscovered Mind. www.johnhorgan.org . Jim you might add his work to your list of mental illness science debunkers. peace. David Baker "  [ send green star]
 
"web: World Bank DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT Website" July 30, 2004 4:58 AM

Dear All, Good day. Thanx for all you do and don't! Good to read you! "web: World Bank DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT Website www.worldbank.org/disability " Check out a New Care2 Community with diffabled, mental health, advocacy, all related issues and people, professionals, in heart and mind. Group name: Diffabled, Mental Health, all related issues, advocacy, and professionals: Invite link: http://passport.care2.net/invite.html?g=880 Group Homepage: http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/Diffabled_MentalHealth_Action Thanx! Enjoy an estival eve' as you can. I look forward to hearing from you. For those interested :) "of or pertaining to the morning, day: relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day (formal), (Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)" Disabled Greens News and discussion, Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/ , Abuse in Therapy, Group homepage: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AbuseinTherapy/ "Painting is poetry which is seen and not heard, and poetry is a painting which is heard but not seen." ~ Leonardo da Vinci. Ciao. Matutinally Yours, james m nordlund  [ send green star]
 
"part of the territory with MS" July 28, 2004 2:53 PM

"I hope I am in the right group. I have MS and it affects all parts of the body and brain with wrong words coming out and change of personality. So I assume Mental Health comes with part of the territory with MS. If I'm in the wrong place let me know and I will bow out gracefully Christine D."  [ send green star]
 
Glad you could join us :) July 25, 2004 9:13 PM

Dear Stephen, Good Day. Thanx for replying! Glad to read it! Cool. Music is life's song accompanying the abundance of joy's Spring. I look forward to hearing from you. Matutinally Yours, james m nordlund For those interested :) "of or pertaining to the morning, day: relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day (formal), (Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)" Diffabled, Mental Health, all related issues, advocacy, and professionals: Invite link: http://passport.care2.net/invite.html?g=880 Homepage: http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/Diffabled_MentalHealth_Action "Painting is poetry which is seen and not heard, and poetry is a painting which is heard but not seen." ~ Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy an estival eve' as you can. Au revior.  [ send green star]
 
New to Group July 25, 2004 4:37 PM

Thank you for the invitation to participate in your group. I am concered with manh of the issues you addressed here. Have a great night Stephen R H  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
Continued from my latest reply :) July 25, 2004 3:16 PM

"There will be 1.1 ASHA-CEU's available for SLPs through California State University at Hayward ($95 plus registration fee). Please forward this e-mail to your colleagues, people who stutter, friends and family (across the country). Check our website for convention updates www.friendswhostutter.org FRIENDS2004SF@a... www.friendswhostutter.org If you stutter, you have Friends!" All, what do you think? Lest "we" forget, if you don't exercise responsibility, its Siamese sister, freedom, will wither, as well. Sadly, now, it first needs to be exorcized before its exercised. Copy, share, as you will. Viva la evolution! Music is life's song accompanying the abundance of joy's Spring. I look forward to hearing from you. Matutinally Yours, james m nordlund reality (aja) For those interested "of or pertaining to the morning, day: relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day (formal), (Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)" Disabled Greens News and discussion, Group home page http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/ , Abuse in Therapy, Group homepage http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AbuseinTherapy/ Diffabled, Mental Health, all related issues, advocacy, and professionals: Invite link: http://passport.care2.net/invite.html?g=880 Homepage: http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/Diffabled_MentalHealth_Action "Painting is poetry which is seen and not heard, and poetry is a painting which is heard but not seen." ~ Leonardo da Vinci Goodbye. Enjoy an estival eve' as you can.  [ send green star]
 
"Convention for Young People who Stutter, San Francisco area - July" July 25, 2004 3:14 PM

"Convention for Young People who Stutter, San Francisco area, July 2004. PLEASE READ + FORWARD The seventh annual FRIENDS convention is being held in the San Francisco Bay Area from July 22 - 24th at the Marriott Hotel San Mateo/ San Francisco Airport. The national organization FRIENDS is an association created to provide a network of love, support and community for children, teenagers and young adults who stutter, as well as their families, speech language pathologist and other related professionals. The mission of the national convention is to provide support, life skills and education (and have fun). You can view & download a convention brochure by accessing our website. Convention schedule is also posted www.friendswhostutter.org/events.asp www.friendswhostutter.org/events_workshops.asp If you have questions or need a convention brochure mailed to you please contact Nora O'Connor and Robin Ottesen, Convention Co-Chairs at FRIENDS2004SF@a... or 1-866-866-8335. Bilingual sessions for Spanish speakers scheduled for Saturday (7/24). Partial scholarships are available for families -- please inquire. Some of the convention highlights include a nationwide panelists of teens/kids who stutter and their parents, Stuttering 101, create your own skits with professional New York actors from Our Time Theatre Company, learn to use your voice in different and fun ways through drumming and chanting, rock climbing, college & career talk, Girl Power!, learn to advertise your stuttering in a fun way, tools to deal with teasing, sibling chat, parent roundtable, building a support community from across the nation & much more. Evening activities include: San Francisco Giants Game, July 21st (a limited number of young people will sing Take Me Out to the BallGame during the seventh inning stretch -- on the Giants baseball field), Thursday morning coastal hike, performance by Our Time Theatre Company - An Artistic Home for People who Stutter from New York City, San Francisco Bay Cruise and a teen dance with DJ Damon of San Francisco. Other Highlights: Listen and talk with nationally recognized journalist who stutters, Barry Yeoman. Interact with Gerald Maguire, M.D., a stutterer, who has dedicated his career to the research of the medical basis of stuttering. Learn the importance of advertising stuttering and conduct stuttering surveys with Dr. Dorv Breitenfeldt, a stutterer and speech language pathologist. We strongly encourage speech language pathologists and other related professionals to attend the FRIENDS convention. There is a specialized workshop series for SLPS. It is essential that young people who stutter and their families have the opportunity to interact and learn together with professionals. In addition, they can witness professionals supporting the role of stuttering self-help groups and understand how it compliments traditional speech therapy." Continued in my next post :)  [ send green star]
 
Yes, thanx, you're a gem :) July 24, 2004 1:32 AM

Heah. Yes, thanx, you're a gem :) james m n  [ send green star]
 
 July 24, 2004 1:30 AM

Peaceforkids2005@hotmail.com Peace to the Children, Michael E. Robinson, Sr. US Civil Rights Lobbyist, DC, CA, DoD Dir, The Office of Advocacy for Autistic Children Lil Mikey's Daddy i thought this might be of help for anyone in need of an advocate for due process IEP help he is the best of the best and a bulldog when fighting for kids rights to education  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
Continued from my latest reply :) July 23, 2004 9:13 PM

"ADAPT's Ten Worst list is based on a combination of statistics the states report to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid which are then collated by the Medstat group; the 2004 National Study of Disability Finance from the University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry; and an informal survey of persons with disabilities, advocates and state personnel on their states services. The rankings weighed the ratio of institutional spending to community spending, the per capita spending on nursing homes and community and ICFs-MR, and the overall spending on community long term care. Members of # 1 Mississippis ADAPT chapter met with their Governor, Haley Barbour, offering to work with him to create a real home and community based services system in Mississippi so that their state wouldn't always be in the top ten worst. Gov. Barbour will be presented with the First Worst wreath of lemons and dinosaurs once he returns to Mississippi. The Governors of the next nine states will receive visors with their states picture, rank, the Governors name, and a lemon and a dinosaur. After the Ten Worst press conference, ADAPT marched to the regional Housing and Urban Development (HUD) office as a follow-up to the May 26 National Housing Justice Memorial Day (NHJMD). Before everyone had lined up in front of the building, HUD Regional Director John Myers was out on the street agreeing to fax the NHJMD demands to HUD Secretary Alphonzo Jackson. The four demands are aimed at preventing any reduction in funding or the number of Section 8 vouchers available, keeping the Section 8 program in its current form with adequate funding, requiring impact studies for any proposed changes, and especially assuring input from the grassroots on any proposed changes. "Our main objective here in Seattle was convincing the NGA to pass our resolution calling for long term care reform that allows people to choose to receive long term care services in their own home", said Beto Barrera of Chicago ADAPT and the Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH). "However, as we begin to free more people from institutional settings, they are going to need affordable accessible housing, and thats where HUD comes in". FOR MORE INFORMATION on ADAPT visit our website at http://www.adapt.org/ " Group name: Diffabled, Mental Health, all related issues, advocacy, and professionals: Invite link: http://passport.care2.net/invite.html?g=880 Thanx! Enjoy an estival eve' as you can. I look forward to hearing from you. For those interested :) "of or pertaining to the morning, day: relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day (formal), (Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)" Disabled Greens News and discussion: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledGreensNews/ , Abuse in Therapy: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AbuseinTherapy/ Matutinally Yours, james m nordlund  [ send green star]
 
Discussion on Diffability, et al :) July 23, 2004 7:18 PM

This Discussion Thread will be on all Diffability issues, and all that relates, et al; all are welcome to post :) "Subject: Article 13 Thanks Lily and others. I am doing some e-mail work on the issue of a right to a means of communication (as opposed to the right to use it once you have it) and there is considerable international interest in ensuring that this matter is on the agenda at the UN. I have also spoken to two people who teach international law and they confirmed my view that the right to use is not the right to access/learn - in simple terms you can use sign language or another communication aid if you happen to have the knowledge or access but, so far, there is no requirement that you be provided with these things even if you need them. The International Committee of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication is working on it but if the issue can be raised at each meeting around Australia it will help. I am also trying to get in touch with someone who helped to draft the UN Convention on the rights of the child to see if he can offer some advice. Anyone who wants help in raising this issue please don't hesitate to get in touch and I'll do what I can, Cath, "Cath Gunn" To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabilityDialogue/ "  [ send green star]
 
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