Bill.Scarborough@p0.f4.n382.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Scarborough) (05/07/91)
Index Number: 15436
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
Workers were piling up in the parking lot as swing
shifts successively were let out from work. There
were about 4,000 cars in the parking lots and no way
out. Finally the cops constructed ADAPT Road, by
driving back and forth across the narrowest part of
the grassy embankment surrounding the rest of the
complex, and creating make shift ramps across the
curbs. Witnesses said the line of cars was something
to see.
Finally at about 7pm, when 80% of the cars were
finally out of the area, ADAPT formed up and marched
out proudly, another successful action! Sullivan has
heard our demand to meet with him, and hear what his
refusal has brought down.
Tomorrow we head for the belly of the beast, into DC
and straight for the Health and Human Services
Administration. Gail Wilensky, head of Health Care
Financing Adminstration, is holding a press conference
to announce the morbidity (death) rate of nursing homes
for last year. ADAPT will have a few announcements to
make of our own.
--- By Stephanie Thomas, Bob Kafka, and Tom Olin
--- Reposted from Yellow Dream Machine
of Austin, Texas (512) 473-2702
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Internet: Bill.Scarborough@p0.f4.n382.z1.fidonet.orgJohn.Lynch@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (John Lynch) (05/07/91)
Index Number: 15439
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
ADAPT really did a great job. They kept mothers from getting to their
children, fathers from getting to second jobs necessary to support their
families. Yes, they were a pain, but gained no sympathy, but made a few
enemies. Did the union come out and provide support as 1,000s of
employees were kept from their children. Especially when they were not
even part of the agency that had nothing to do with their needs of
attendents for home.
I am still in favor of their needs and desires. I was rather proud of
their first days efforts. But not their childish and inconsiderate
second day efforts.
Regards, John
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Internet: John.Lynch@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.orgBill.Scarborough@p0.f420.n141.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Scarborough) (05/09/91)
Index Number: 15460
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
If only by Vulcan logic and Betazoid intuition, humans responded
to the heartfelt needs of people with disabilities to be liberated.
If only standing by and presenting charts and citing figures, that
the doors would be opened from the nursing homes and state schools
and other institutions, and people locked up in them could be brought
out into the sunlight of living in the community.
Many ADAPT members do their time also in making those presentations
before committees, passing resolutions at political conventions,
quoting facts and figures and drawing up charts. These things we
have not forgotten.
However, good ideas (such as independent living,) have a way
of being sent to the staid and proper committees to die. And many
good people have been sent to the correct and staid and proper
institutions to die.
There may be mistakes in tactics. But the basic need to maintain
revolutionary struggle is not a mistake.
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Internet: Bill.Scarborough@p0.f420.n141.z1.fidonet.orgJoe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (05/09/91)
Index Number: 15462
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
JL> ADAPT really did a great job. They kept mothers from getting to their
JL> children, fathers from getting to second jobs necessary to support their
JL> families. Yes, they were a pain, but gained no sympathy, but made a few
JL> enemies. Did the union come out and provide support as 1,000s of
JL> employees were kept from their children. Especially when they were not
JL> even part of the agency that had nothing to do with their needs of
JL> attendents for home.
The disabled don't need more enemies and therefore
careful attention should be directed toward getting the message
across in a positive manner.
Taking over buildings, staging sitdowns, and blocking
traffic are college campus tactics used by students.
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Internet: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.orgWalter.Hart@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Walter Hart) (05/09/91)
Index Number: 15464
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
John, as a matter of fact the union organizers outside the building did
show support and unity with a JUST cause. I am surprised that anyone
with a disabilty can not understand that the good of the many who will
benefit from available attendant care out weighs the MOMENTARY
inconvienance!
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Internet: Walter.Hart@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.orgJohn.Lynch@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (John Lynch) (05/14/91)
Index Number: 15616
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
BS> If only by Vulcan logic and Betazoid intuition, humans responded
BS> to the heartfelt needs of people with disabilities to be liberated.
BS> There may be mistakes in tactics. But the basic need to
BS> maintain
Fully agree that many of the disabled need the safty net ADAPT is asking
for in order to get a home, and possible a job. But They aimed their
tacts at the wrong audience. Local news really didn't even go into the
needs, just said they blocked roads. It wasn't till they went to DC that
national news pickedup on it.[B
I definately wish them a
a rightful conclusion to their needs. Becouse, but for the VA, there
goes I.
Regards, John
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Internet: John.Lynch@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.orgJoe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain) (05/14/91)
Index Number: 15620
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
BS> If only by Vulcan logic and Betazoid intuition, humans responded
BS> to the heartfelt needs of people with disabilities to be liberated.
I spent six months in a nursing home. Six months of
plotting and devising, and saving to get out. I succeeded.
BS> However, good ideas (such as independent living,) have a way
BS> of being sent to the staid and proper committees to die. And many
BS> good people have been sent to the correct and staid and proper
BS> institutions to die.
Inglis House in Philadelphia didn't die in committee.
Many other similar places didn't die in committee. In fact, most
of them were born in committee. Committees were where plans for
thier birth were formulated. Committees were where the funding
was secured. Committees are what keeps them running and growing.
BS> There may be mistakes in tactics. But the basic need to maintain
BS> revolutionary struggle is not a mistake.
I'll repeat what I said in the disabled echo.
The system has a way of working when you work the system.
I have been involved with disability issues and legislations
since the mid 60s. Check out my credits in WHO WHO'S IN THE EAST
1980.
Lobby each and every Senator and Congressman. Repeat the
process. Repeat the process. Get on every TV show. Keep
creating ways to bring public attention to your cause. Get the
mayor, councilwomen, government offical, or TV personality to
spend part of their working day confined to a wheelchair.
I have a live in attendent. We trade talents for
services. He has a place to live and I have the help I need. He
has my talents as an educator and I have his assistance. He has
his food provided and I have someone to fix my meals.
I think that jumping out of your wheelchair and crawling
is demeaning and portrays the disabled in a subserviant role. I
suggest you stay chairbound and face your antagonist across the
meeting table or in the media like a capable adult. Shed the pat
on the head role of Jerry's kids and sit tall as an adult who
deserves the same rights every able bodied individual takes for
granted.
The disable community does not need further enemies, but
rather we need intelligent advocacy. We don't need beggars, but
rather individuals and groups who will use the existing laws to
demand the equal rights granted under such laws. We don't need
misguided militancy, but rather individuals who recognize gaps in
the existing laws and who will find congressmen who will pass
laws to close those gaps.
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Internet: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.orgFrank.Whitney@p0.f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Frank Whitney) (05/14/91)
Index Number: 15621 [This is from the Spinal Injury Conference] >John, as a matter of fact the union organizers outside the building did show >support and unity with a JUST cause. I am surprised that anyone with a >disabilty can not understand that the good of the many who will >benefit from available attendant care out weighs the MOMENTARY >inconvienance! > Well, I can you had I been working in that building as was John and developed a bed sore because I was not able to get home in time you would have had one pissed cookie. I relate more with Joe on this one. I'm not saying that changes don't need to be made, they do but we need more friends then enemies and I don't believe that your tactics earn us any friends! Frank. -- Via Opus Msg Kit v1.12 -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!261!1000.0!Frank.Whitney Internet: Frank.Whitney@p0.f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org
Walter.Hart@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Walter Hart) (05/17/91)
Index Number: 15719
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
Frank, I agree that the Minor inconvienances were a problem the overall
need was served. When it is understood that ADAPT serves as a stalking
horse for our more timid folks and as a far left voice, then the
softening effect becomes more apparent. It is my sincere hope that no
lasting damage resulted. Pressure sores can be severe, hope everything
works out for the best.
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