ADAPT in Chicago – Day 2

September 11, 2007activism, ADAPT, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

Breaking news: Disabled protesters block downtown Chicago building CHICAGO – A group of disabled protesters is blocking access to elevators and escalators in a government office building in downtown Chicago. A wall of wheelchairs is preventing occupants of the James R. Thompson Center from exiting or entering their offices, although people are being allowed into … Continue reading ADAPT in Chicago – Day 2 →

Disability Activists Make a Housecall at the AMA

September 10, 2007activism, ADAPT, AMA, Our News & Commentary Blog, professional accountabilityStephen Drake

As many or most of you know, disability activists “on a mission from ADAPT” have landed in Chicago. Right now, 500 disability activists are making a housecall at the headquarters of the American Medical Association (AMA). The activists have a set of demands for the organization: 1. Endorse the Community Choice Act and actively promote … Continue reading Disability Activists Make a Housecall at the AMA →