Iowa Grants Concealed Carry Permits to Persons With Impaired Vision

[From article]
Jane Hudson, executive director of Disability Rights Iowa, who says blocking visually impaired people from the right to obtain weapon permits would violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. That federal law generally prohibits different treatment based on disabilities.

The psychiatric industry insists that mental illnesses are the same as physical illnesses, and that insurance companies must pay for full coverage as they do for physical illnesses. The Human Services Industrial Complex (MA State Rep. Marie Parente's term) demands parity. Yet here is one more example of how alleged mental illnesses are not the same as physical illnesses. Mental illnesses are not illnesses at all but personal opinion masquerading as science, of Constitutionally protected speech and behavior that psychiatrists do not like or do not understand. The same Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 apply to persons accused of mental illnesses, as they do to blind persons. Discriminating based on disability is a violation of the laws.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130908/NEWS/309080061/Iowa-grants-permits-for-blind-residents-to-carry-guns-in-public?Frontpage&nclick_check=1

Iowa grants permits for blind residents to carry guns in public
Sheriffs and advocates are divided on whether that's a good idea.
Sep. 8, 2013

Charity Exploits Disabled Workers Legally

[From article]
Goodwill Industries, a multibillion-dollar company whose executives make six-figure salaries, is among the nonprofit groups permitted to pay thousands of disabled workers far less than minimum wage because of a federal law known as Section 14 (c). Labor Department records show that some Goodwill workers in Pennsylvania earned wages as low as 22, 38 and 41 cents per hour in 2011.
"If they really do pay the CEO of Goodwill three-quarters of a million dollars, they certainly can pay me more than they're paying," said Harold Leigland, who is legally blind and hangs clothes at a Goodwill in Great Falls, Montana for less than minimum wage.

http://openchannel.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/21/19062348-disabled-workers-paid-just-pennies-an-hour-and-its-legal?lite

Disabled workers paid just pennies an hour – and it's legal
Critics cry exploitation as a federal loophole allows companies to pay thousands of disabled workers across the country far less than the minimum wage. Harry Smith's full report airs Friday, June 21 at 10pm/9CDT on NBC's Rock Center with Brian Williams.
By Anna Schecter, Producer
NBC News

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Abuses of Persons With Disabilities

Trailer for Documentary on Abuses of Persons With Disabilities.
Twice the Violence (Trailer) from Lancaster Documentary on Vimeo.

FOX25 WFXT-TV Boston MA Bias

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Young college grads and students work as interns at media companies bringing their sometimes Stalinist Political Correctness with them. On a previous occasion a report on FOX25 (WFXT-TV) News in Boston about crime included the pervasive "history of mental illness" of a suspect. I spoke with a young man who said he was "assignment editor" at the station. I asked why that phrase was included in the report. Did he think that mental illness causes crime, I asked. He said some do. I asked which ones in general caused crime and which ones were applied to the suspect? He was stumped and agreed to change the report. Some FOX25 on air personalities told me "I just read what they write." to explain why they included the phrase.

Responding to the example in this video clip, when I called FOX 25 in August 2011, I think it was the same young man I spoke to previously. He put me on hold when I identified myself explaining why I called. I tried again and he put me on hold again. I called a third time and left a message for their latest News Director, Paul McGonagle. He is the third FOX25 News Director in a row to whom I wrote actual letters about this issue. They indicate they are clueless and not skeptical about psychiatry.

I worked in radio during college. Newsmen used the same technique for annoying listeners. They put the caller on hold. Not much has changed in the house of news gatherers for over 50 years. There are protected groups which are portrayed as victims: homosexuals, Black Americans, and women. Individuals do not matter, only members of groups. Because they are victims, members of these groups may not be criticized by non members. The Boston Herald and other news outlets have added a fourth group of victims, i.e., Muslims. Criticizing them is a major offense among interns.

Persons with disabilities are not victims. They are not entitled to protection from criticism. Police, prosecutors, lawyers, and journalists demonize them due to their biases. For a worse journalistic abuse about this incident in the Boston Herald see these entries on companion blog enoughroom.blogspot.com at

http://enoughroom.blogspot.com/2011/08/boston-herald-indicates-lack-of-common.html

http://enoughroom.blogspot.com/2011/08/journalists-lack-skepticism.html

http://enoughroom.blogspot.com/2011/08/patients-rights-abuse-of-power.html

http://enoughroom.blogspot.com/2011/08/man-shot-in-elderly-housing-project.html

Developmentally Disabled Man Beaten on City Bus

A passenger with autism was attacked on a San Bernardino bus and the assault was caught on tape. It happened near 15th Street and Medical Center Drive on April 10 [2011]. Police are asking for the public's help finding the suspect.
Surveillance video from onboard an Omnitrans bus on Sunday, April 10, [2011] just after 5 p.m. The suspect can be seen walking up and boarding the bus.
After a short conversation with the bus driver, the suspect deposits his money, and walks toward the back of the bus to find a seat.
That's when for some reason he becomes agitated with one passenger. Police say that man has autism.
The suspect continued to threaten the victim, telling him to be quiet. Then, without warning, the suspect punched the victim.
The suspect pushes the victim toward the front of the bus, and then out the front door. Later, the suspect gets off the bus and continues to threaten the victim.
The victim pleaded with the suspect to stop.
Detectives in the San Bernardino Police Department say they're sickened.
"It was clearly an assault that has really kind of affected our detectives. They very much would like to find this guy," said San Bernardino Police Lt. Jarrod Burguan. "The victim does not have any life-threatening injuries. He was treated and released. He has several stitches in his face and his lips. He has since been interviewed by our detectives. Clearly, because of his disabilities and such, he has no idea why this occurred to him. He doesn't understand, necessarily, why this occurred or what provoked it."
But as for the suspect, so far police haven't had any luck in catching up with him. He's described as a black man, about 35 to 40 years old, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 190 pounds, wearing a black baseball cap with the letters "IE."
It's been a week and a half and police still have no idea who the assault suspect is.
If you recognize the suspect, you're asked to call San Bernardino Police at (909) 384-5637.
UPDATE -- 5:30 p.m., April 21, 2011: Someone saw the story and recognized the suspect, called a law enforcement friend, who then called San Bernardino Police.
Ronald Jackson, 44, of San Bernardino was already in San Bernardino Police custody on a charge of carjacking. Jackson was positively identified. Charges were expected to be filed Friday against him.

Barney Frank Insults Persons with Disabilities

In this 8 minute clip from MSNBC US Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) expresses his hate speech toward persons with disabilities. He says, (at 5:20) "if anybody needs a health care plan in America it's those people who are in severe need of mental health services. This lunacy about [death panels] . . . " Here Rep. Frank who called US Supreme Court Justice Scalia a "homophobe" indicates his belief that persons accused of mental illness should be ignored because what they say is nonsense because of their alleged disability. This is what permits institutional abuses of persons with disabilities. Caregivers, police, politicians and lawyers ignore their complaints about abuse because? Because they think they are mentally ill. Later (at 7:00) he says, "arguments against the Obama plan are being dominated by the crazies." One more example of Franks's bigotry toward persons with disabilities. Barney Frank's doctrine: If they are crazy they should be ignored.

Crosswalk to Nowhere

In an area of Cambridge MA surrounded by Harvard University buildings this crosswalk on Mount Auburn Street near Banks Street has a curb cut on one side (rear of Zero Arrow Street). The crosswalk leads to a curb with no access to the sidewalk. Persons who use wheelchairs must go to the corner of Mount Auburn Street with Banks Street where there is a curb ramp. Images captured on Sunday September 6, 2009 at about noon.

South side of Mount Auburn Street

North Side of Mount Auburn Street

NJ Woman Who Uses Wheelchair Shouted Down at Public Meeting on Health Care

NJ Woman who uses a wheelchair shouted down at public meeting on health care.

Passenger Attacks Blind Woman on Seattle Bus

Passenger attacks blind woman on bus in Seattle. This attack reportedly happened in 2008. The first video clip (41 seconds) is the bus video from AP. The second video has commentary from the bystanders and from Deputies Sheriff.

Second video is 2 minutes 45 seconds.

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Protest Psycho Donut Shop California

Protest of Psycho Donut Shop near San Jose, California [MSNBC Video clip below].
This morning [May 16, 2009], F.U.S.E (Friends United to Support Equality) conducted a peaceful, non-violent picket of Psycho Donuts. It was very successful:
. About 35 of us showed up representing many different organizations;
. We distributed over 200 flyers;
. While some people in cars heckled us, the large majority of people driving by honked in support and cheered for us;
. We were interviewed by NBC11's weekend morning anchor/reporter, Kris Sanchez and she had a film crew there filming the picket;
. California State Assembly Member Jim Beall showed up in support and brought Teamsters local 287 president, Bob Blanchett, with him. Mr Blanchett said he could possibly assist us in getting their members out to support us;
. An ex-employee of Psycho Donuts, Cyndi, showed up and joined us - she shared about the horrible conditions she had to work under and the inhumane way in which she was fired;
. The police showed up but left us alone.
. We chanted, "5-6-7-8, Psycho Donuts peddles hate," "Stigma costs lives," "Hey-hey, ho-ho, the straightjacket has got to go," and "Psycho Donuts has no shame, Psycho Donuts change your name."

The owners pulled out all the stops and stooped to an all-time low:
. They tried to have our cars towed, but none of us were parked in their lot;
. They sent representatives out at various times to yell and scream obscenities at us. One gentleman carrying a Psycho Donuts flag followed me calling me a "communist, nazi bitch."
. Another rep of the shop came out wearing a black jail suit and a hannibal lecter mask and chased us around with a bullhorn calling us "idiots" "PC police," "bullies," and all kind of other hateful things. For our part, we never called any of them names. We remained nonviolent in both action and word.
. They tried to antagonize us by screaming profanities at us while children were all around. I couldn't believe it. We just stayed quiet, held our signs, and continued to march...hopefully a much better example to the children there.
. One of the owners, Kipp, came out with a bullhorn and taunted, "Ours is bigger and louder than yours." He criticized our posters saying people couldn't read them, tried to get some of the picketers into an argument and tried to block our way, but we all remained calm and went around him (like water around a rock). We refused to retaliate and continued to educate.
. They sent out several youth wearing Obama tshirts who yelled at us that Obama would want us to talk, not picket. We explained that we had been asking for a month for a meeting with the owners to talk, but they refused. I wonder how the Obama camp would feel if his staff knew his name was being used to justify hatred and the perpetuation of stigma, stereotypes, and discrimination against people with disabilities. I almost wanted to stop and tell them that I am from Chicago, and actually the President would probably support us because he is a seasoned community organizer and knows the power of nonviolent, peaceful protest.
. Toward the end, the owners brought out boxes of free donuts. Some of our folks were a little upset by this at first, but I reminded them that every donut they gave away for free cut into their profits.

They exhibited the very disregard for humanity that we were there protesting, so it really worked in our favor. But it was quite upsetting to have them yelling at us and rattled many of us. But we prevailed, had a good time exercising our constitutional rights, and got to know a lot of new people. If I've left anything out, for those of you who were there, please feel free to add anything.

Given the owners violent tactics, we really need more people out supporting us tomorrow. PLEASE, if you can, come out and hold a sign for an hour. We'll be there from 8:30 - 10:30 am at 2006 Winchester Boulevard in Campbell.

In solidarity,

Sarah Triano

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This morning [May 17, 2009], F.U.S.E (Friends United to Support Equality) conducted another peaceful, non-violent picket of Psycho Donuts. Like yesterday, it was very successful:
. About 50 of us showed up representing many different organizations. We started with 5 people picketing a few weeks ago, then it went up to 35 yesterday, and 50 today. Our numbers are increasing.
. We distributed over 200 flyers yesterday and 300 flyers today (500 people got our message);
. Unlike previous times, this morning we started picketing RIGHT IN FRONT on the sidewalk directly outside of Psycho Donuts. Before, we were told we had to picket on the city/public sidewalk outside of the parking lot. Before we began this morning, I had a conversation with the Campbell Police Lieutenant and cited a CA Supreme Court Ruling and the sections in the Campbell Municipal Code that allow us to leaflet on the private sidewalk in front of a business, and they said they would back us up on that as long as we kept moving and didn't block the entrance to the shop. Once we started, one of the owners, Jordan, came out and asked me if I had anything better to do with my time. When I didn't answer he said, "You can't be here doing that." I explained that we had a constitutional right to be there, and he said he was calling the police. I told him to go right ahead since we had already spoken with the police. When the police came out, one of our folks overheard the cop tell both the owners, "I am here to make sure these demonstrators have their first amendment rights protected."
. We successfully convinced a good handful of customers to leave. As several cars were pulling into the parking lot, they were met with our folks who gave them a flyer. They then proceeded to drive to the exit of the parking lot and leave. A few other people who came in and parked in front of the store saw us picketing outside, and then immediately backed out and left.
. Folks on the public sidewalk did an *excellent* job getting the message out, with lots of cars honking in support.
. The owners keep claiming they have lines going out the door on the weekend - BUT NOT THIS WEEKEND, THEY DIDN'T! The number of people actually going in was quite small and there was never a line.
. We were interviewed by 4 different reporters covering the story today. And our interview from yesterday made it onto MSNBC last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWeDmhRqNlM
. Today's chants included: "Profiting from others pain, selling stigma, no one gains," "Stop mocking TBI, give something else a try," "Show your kids you really care, buy your donuts elsewhere," "Parents/kids, don't be fooled, Psycho Donuts are not cool," "Campbell leaders now's your chance, show you care, take a stance," and "Maple Leaf is down the street, stigma-free tasty treats."

The owners must have learned that their violent approach yesterday was not effective cause they toned it down a bit and tried a divide and conquer strategy instead:
. The owners tried to pick us off one by one. The first thing they did was pull NAMI Santa Clara County's ED, Brian, aside for a "private meeting." When he made it clear he wasn't going to be co-opted, they told him this was like a boxing match and "things can get ugly in a boxing match." "People can get hurt," they said. They said the picket was helping their business, so Brian brilliantly asked them why they needed to harass and intimidate us then? If we're good for your business, he asked them, then why don't you just leave us alone and let us do our thing?
. They had a magician on site and an accordion player outside the store to try and drown us out (wonder how much they had to pay for both of those);
. They had two counter-protesters standing outside the shop, who were joined by the owners for most of the picket. The owners were dressed in their white lab coats and stethoscopes and continued their intimidation tactics by insulting us as we marched by. One asked me where my nice twin was since the evil one showed up today. Another owner yelled at one of our folks who uses a cane "hey crippled boy, how's that stick working out for you?" They asked us all kinds of questions, like "So, what's the schedule for the pickets? We'd like to inform our magician." They kept asking, "Where's Rebecca?" They tried to get our picketers to stop and talk to them so they could have us arrested for not moving and blocking the sidewalk.
. The owners also continued their intimidation tactics by having a guy in dark sun glasses park right in front of the shop in a big black suburban wearing a "Psycho Donuts" security badge. He watched us the entire time.
. One of our folks overheard an owner doing a media interview in which he lied and said, "I've asked to meet with John Mitchem of NAMI Santa Clara County, and he said he would get back to me." That's a lie. What happened was last week the owner approached both John and I (separately) to do a debate on the radio with him and we politely refused and repeat our request for a meeting with the coalition.
. One of the shop's supporters backed right into the police lieutenant's car and damaged it.

So while today was less hostile than yesterday, the violent threats (i.e. comparing this to a boxing match and saying someone could get hurt) and the insults/obscenities continued. But we prevailed, stronger than ever, and ended today on a positive and affirming note by chanting loudly, "We'll be back!" And indeed, we will. More information and pictures to come. Thanks to all of you for your support.

In solidarity,

Sarah Triano

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Yesterday, the FUSE Leadership Team met to review our actions to date regarding Psycho Donuts, revisit our goals, and revise our strategies. To facilitate communication and ensure the sharing of confidential information, we decided to create a FUSE listserv. To find out more information about the decisions made during yesterday's meeting and future actions, please join the listserv by sending a request directly to me at saraht@svilc.org. I will manually add you to the list (if you haven't already received an invitation).

In solidarity,

Sarah Triano

91 ADAPT Demonstrators Arrested

91 ADAPT protesters were arrested while peacefully demonstrating for Medicaid funding (Community Choice Act) to allow PWD to live in their own homes instead of a more expensive nursing home, in front of the White House on a public sidewalk.

Other reports at:

ABC News story
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/04/police-arrestin.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/dgeqhl

Police Arresting Angry Members of the Disabled Community Who Are Picketing White House
April 27, 2009 2:09 PM
ABC News
By Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller

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AP Story with pictures
91 protesters arrested at White House

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iiJaUbTbGd3tND_uAY3UyCPVofdwD97R0KEG0

or

http://tinyurl.com/dx9dnh

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100 ADAPT Protesters Chain Selves to White House Gates Demanding Community Choice Act Support from White House
Disaboom.com
Posted: 4/27/2009 at 01:38 PM


http://www.disaboom.com/Blogs/disabled_politico/archive/2009/04/27/100-adapt-protesters-chain-selves-to-white-house-gates-demanding-community-choice-act-support-from-white-house.aspx

or

http://tinyurl.com/cedfky

May 10, 2004 Roy Bercaw Speaks to City Council

Roy Bercaw speaks to Cambridge City Council regarding Cable Television Committee, CCTV's $800,000 budget, Procurement Act, Persons with Disabilities, John Donovan, Democracy Now, Censorship at CCTV.

Sidewalk Access After Snow

Walking in the city after a snow storm is difficult for anyone. City governments seldom clear crosswalks so that pedestrians can cross streets. But for persons with physical disabilities crossing a street is not difficult, it is impossible. How many people must remain inside after a snow storm? Many who have power wheelchairs can travel in the streets. But access to sidewalks remain a barrier for many who use wheelchairs, persons with guide dogs and persons who use canes. That is not to exclude women who push a stroller with their baby. They cannot use the sidewalks either.

Snow and Disabled Parking

After numerous meetings in 2008 of the Cambridge City Council, the Traffic and Parking Committee, and others, the City Manager still ignores the basic right to travel of persons with disabilities. The City Manager promised that when clearing the streets of snow the city would no longer put excess snow into parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities. But here it is again on January 19, 2009 one day after the latest snow storm on January 18, 2009. This is in the incubator for limousine liberals, Cambridge, MA, host city of Harvard University and MIT. It is the home of the most compassionate, considerate, loving, peaceful intellectuals. This is the group who generates more hate speech toward Republicans than the rest of the nation. Liberals control billions of taxpayer dollars appropriated for human services corporations. They are not focused on the rights of persons with disabilities. They are focused on funding for corporations who earn their money providing services to persons with disabilities. In 2008 the Massachusetts state court awarded $6 million to a former Cambridge city employee for discrimination. Does the City Manager have attention deficit disorder? Did he not learn from the loss of a lawsuit for discrimination? Does the City Manager have this cavalier attitude toward state and US laws because it is not his money?

Sometime before 3:00 PM on Tuesday January 20, 2009, the disabled space at CRLS was cleared of snow. When I took this footage there was a car from Connecticut with a disabled parking tag from that state. Do states extended courtesy parking across state lines? Barack Obama was sworn in as President at noon on January 20, 2009. Is this what we can expect as change?

Abuse of Disabled Person

Siblings kept mentally disabled sister in shed.

Enough Room TV December 10, 2002

Roy Bercaw discusses harassment from the Executive Director of CCTV, Susan Fleischman, John Pitkin, Jarrett Barrios, political harassment, Martin Connolly, disability based discrimination, definition of disability, persons with disabilities, disability rights, psychiatry, hostile environment, racism, sexism, homophobia, Robert Hall, Sr., abuses of cable access funding, Billy Bulger, Ted Kaczynski, David Kaczynski, Ken Reeves, Public comment at Cambridge City Council, censorship, Berkeley, CA Mayor, mind control, CIA, Board of Directors, discrimination against heterosexuals, Bush Derangement Syndrome.

Roy Bercaw Speaks to City Council December 14, 1998

Roy Bercaw petitions the Cambridge MA City Council to address human experimentation abuses, experimental drugs, high tech electrical weapons, disability rights, Fernald School, Radiation Experiments, Nazi Doctors, Pulsed Microwaves, Less Lethal weapons, non lethal weapons, Harvard University, MIT, European parliament, Psychiatry, Human Rights Commission, Mass Commission Against Discrimination, Donald Stern, Mass General Hospital, McLean's Hospital.

Enough Room TV January 4, 2000

Roy Bercaw discusses Not Dead yet, Diane Coleman, Disability Rights, Persons with disabilities, Assisted Suicide, Jack Kervorkian, Paul Marchand, Consortium for Disabilities, Peter Singer, Discrimination in the NBA, Medical Negligence, Mexican police corruption, Miranda Warning, police abuses, Meryl Streep, Abraham Lincoln, censorship, right to alter government, Art Galleries, Pat Buchanan, Judi Bari, Jonathan Soros, Street Cleaning, Racism, History of Halloween, Character assassination, Jesse Clayton Miner, Thomas Birmingham, Jarrett Barrios, Informed Consent, Medical Abuses, Harvard Medical School, Elitism.

Enough Room TV October 26, 1999

Roy Bercaw discusses racism, disability rights, Oprah, Public Records Act, Explosion at MIT, DNA sampling, right to privacy, eugenics, Medicare psychiatric fraud, fake police, Jesse Ventura, Steve Dunleavy, Al Gore, Bill Clinton, Monica Lewinsky, Roxanne Pulitizer, Gannett Newspapers, Fidelity Investments, Conspiracy Theory, MK-ULTRA, Mind Control, Ted Kaczynski.

Amending Human Rights Ordinance

This is a hearing of the Ordinance Committee of the Cambridge MA City Council held on December 12, 2007, regarding amending the city Human Rights Ordinance. The overt unlawful bias of officials and others with disabilities can be seen by the deceptive statements that the proposed amendment includes persons with non physical disabilities. It did not. It also kept the government entities in the city unaccountable for their violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the MA statute against discrimination based on disability. It shows how little city officials care about the state and US laws. It is one more shameful exercise of power by small-minded Cambridge city officials.