I had a prior post regarding the protest in Chicago by the activist groups FRIDA. (The group Not Dead Yet and ADAPT, both disability civil rights activist group, protested with FRIDA at the American Medical Association headquarters.)
The latest developments-- the AMA has agreed to a meeting, to discuss concerns over the ethics of the Ashley Treatment.
This blog reflects my thoughts and insights into my multifaceted life-- systems advocate for people with disabilities, parent, adjunct college instructor, wife and doctoral candidate.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Monday, January 15, 2007
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today is a national holiday, recognizing the contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr. to peace, freedom and Civil Rights. A lot of people think the civil rights era is long gone--ancient history. But there are those who keep the flame of civil rights and non-violent activism alive and well in the disability and activism communities.
Click on some of the links, and learn a bit more about MLK and what you can do to promote peace and justice at home.
Click on some of the links, and learn a bit more about MLK and what you can do to promote peace and justice at home.
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ADAPT,
disability rights,
F.R.I.D.A.,
MLK,
non-violent activism
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