Disability Rights and Advocacy

I would like everyone and anyone who wishes, to utilize this blog as a platform for advocating for change. Whether it is a local accessibility issue, a city or county regulation, a state edict, federal law, or law in any country on earth that somehow lessens opportunity or choice for the disabled, tell us all what you believe should be done/must be done. This can be the foundation of a grassroots effort to support your initiatives.
In the short clip I mention my praise of the two NYS legislators is due to their promoting and voting for the Integrated Services bill in NYS. Unfortunately, the Governor of NY, David Patterson, vetoed the measure. I, and my colleagues, in the Independent Living Center arena, will continue to advocate, lobby, and bring suit if necessary so that this bill becomes law. We will then push to see a similar measure become the law of the land.
There must be no bias or continued "pigeon holing", or stereotyping re the way individuals with disabilities live their lives. All options must be available in every facet of services, living arrangements, employment, etc.

Speech

Here I am at the Annual Meeting of the disability rights organization where I work. We were giving an award to two NYS legislators who supported our bill to create "integrated services" , eliminate bias, and create full and unfettered choice for all.