Category Archives: activism

Boston, MA: Boston Mayor Proclaimed July 26, 2012 ‘John B. Kelly Day’

Sorry we’re a little late with this.  As most of the folks who read this blog know, last Thursday July 26 was the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or “ADA Day”. In Boston last week, the ADA shared the spotlight with our very good friend John Kelly – ally, activist, scholar and … Continue reading Boston, MA: Boston Mayor Proclaimed July 26, 2012 ‘John B. Kelly Day’

ADAPT Leaves DC After Making its Mark – More Work Yet to Do

Tomorrow, this blog will get back to more the “usual” fare that readers are accustomed to, although I can guarantee this won’t be the last time this blog will be featuring news about health care and the budget battles.  Remember, not so very long ago, a bunch of Republican candidates who want to be the … Continue reading ADAPT Leaves DC After Making its Mark – More Work Yet to Do

“My Medicaid Matters” Rally Is Happening NOW – text of NDY speech

Followup on yesterday’s post.  The My Medicaid Matters rally is underway.  We’ve heard the number of organizational sponsors is over 90 now. In the coming days, I’ll attempt to organize some material and media related to the rally and to ADAPT’s actions prior to the rally in Washington, DC. I’m not sure how they’re doing … Continue reading “My Medicaid Matters” Rally Is Happening NOW – text of NDY speech

Prepare to Take Action: National Disability Leadership Alliance Calls for Real Medicaid Reform

Prepare to Take Action: National Disability Leadership Alliance Calls for Real Medicaid Reform [Note:  Not Dead Yet is part of the National Disability Leadership Alliance.  We share a deep concern about proposed Medicaid cuts that threaten both home and community based services and other essential, life sustaining health care services.  This is a critical time … Continue reading Prepare to Take Action: National Disability Leadership Alliance Calls for Real Medicaid Reform

ADAPT in DC This Week

This week, ADAPT, the national grassroots disability rights group, has been in Washington, DC.  Some 500 members of ADAPT – most of whom have significant disabilities – are there to let Congress know that this group of stakeholders knows exactly what’s at stake with current budget proposals, especially the cynical and draconian budget proposal being … Continue reading ADAPT in DC This Week