Comments on: Obama’s Plan to “Build a World Free of Unnecessary Barriers, Stereotypes, and Discrimination” http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:13:53 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Cathy Lyons http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/comment-page-1/#comment-544210 Cathy Lyons Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:03:56 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/#comment-544210 Oh, Mrs C., I'm on your side-my son was put in 5 point, face down restraints 57 times in less than two school years time because "Staff" was under-trained. Only when I threatened my school with due process did things get better. I want better health care coverage too in the event that we also homeschool , because if it were not for Katie Beckett option (disability) medicaid which supplements our private insurance we'd be in a tough situation and now Bush has cut that even more! But I am so thrilled to read of where Obama stands on this issue I could cry! I intend to write letters to the parents in my area who have autistic children to consisder supporting Sen. Obama because this is atleast a start in the right direction-I just hope he truly will give it all he has concerning this issue. Oh, Mrs C., I’m on your side-my son was put in 5 point, face down restraints 57 times in less than two school years time because “Staff” was under-trained. Only when I threatened my school with due process did things get better. I want better health care coverage too in the event that we also homeschool , because if it were not for Katie Beckett option (disability) medicaid which supplements our private insurance we’d be in a tough situation and now Bush has cut that even more! But I am so thrilled to read of where Obama stands on this issue I could cry!
I intend to write letters to the parents in my area who have autistic children to consisder supporting Sen. Obama because this is atleast a start in the right direction-I just hope he truly will give it all he has concerning this issue.

]]> By: Super Tuesday Tomorrow: The Candidates’ Views on Autism http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/comment-page-1/#comment-542571 Super Tuesday Tomorrow: The Candidates’ Views on Autism Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:02:39 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/#comment-542571 [...] Obama talks about autism in his plan to empower Americans with Disabilities; an overview of the full plan (PDF [...] [...] Obama talks about autism in his plan to empower Americans with Disabilities; an overview of the full plan (PDF [...]

]]> By: Favorite December Posts Around the Science and Health Channel http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/comment-page-1/#comment-545308 Favorite December Posts Around the Science and Health Channel Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:22:35 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/#comment-545308 [...] Obama’s Plan to “Build a World Free of Unnecessary Barriers, Stereotypes, and Discrimination” [...] [...] Obama’s Plan to “Build a World Free of Unnecessary Barriers, Stereotypes, and Discrimination” [...]

]]> By: Discussing Autism » Blog Archive » Candidate’s Views: Obama on Autism http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/comment-page-1/#comment-540213 Discussing Autism » Blog Archive » Candidate’s Views: Obama on Autism Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:45:56 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/#comment-540213 [...] a man who supports programs for autism, he seems to be of his word. In Illinois he has spearheaded welfare reform, child care subsidies, [...] [...] a man who supports programs for autism, he seems to be of his word. In Illinois he has spearheaded welfare reform, child care subsidies, [...]

]]> By: Mrs. C http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/comment-page-1/#comment-548617 Mrs. C Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:52:09 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/#comment-548617 Um, after having my autistic son locked in a closet constantly (it's called a "safe room," isn't that nice??), and blaming my son all the time for his "bad choices," I think public schools can go take a flying leap. I'd rather have stuff covered privately under my health insurance or fully funded through community health centers. I do NOT (not not not NOT NOT) want the oversight of the public school in my life. I'm homeschooling this child now, and the public schools will not get its claws on my child again if I can help it. Perhaps I haven't worded my dislike of the elementary school's treatment of my son strongly enough? Watch how I vote on the next bond issue, and encourage my neighbours to do the same. Um, after having my autistic son locked in a closet constantly (it’s called a “safe room,” isn’t that nice??), and blaming my son all the time for his “bad choices,” I think public schools can go take a flying leap. I’d rather have stuff covered privately under my health insurance or fully funded through community health centers. I do NOT (not not not NOT NOT) want the oversight of the public school in my life. I’m homeschooling this child now, and the public schools will not get its claws on my child again if I can help it.

Perhaps I haven’t worded my dislike of the elementary school’s treatment of my son strongly enough? Watch how I vote on the next bond issue, and encourage my neighbours to do the same.

]]> By: Daisy http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/comment-page-1/#comment-547913 Daisy Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:26:21 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/#comment-547913 Full funding of IDEA -- while expensive, it would eliminate the current practice of robbing one dept. to fund another. Full funding of IDEA — while expensive, it would eliminate the current practice of robbing one dept. to fund another.

]]> By: Mika http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/comment-page-1/#comment-545183 Mika Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:59:56 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/#comment-545183 "Power to the People"- John Lennon Regan, you made a valid point. I have been non-partisian for a long time. I really have been watching Obama for a while. His views on these important topics really speak to me. Thanks for the post. Mika=) “Power to the People”- John Lennon
Regan, you made a valid point.
I have been non-partisian for a long time.
I really have been watching Obama for a while.
His views on these important topics really speak to me.
Thanks for the post.
Mika=)

]]> By: Marla http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/comment-page-1/#comment-546948 Marla Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:30:43 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/#comment-546948 Thank you for sharing all of this. It helps me a lot. Thank you for sharing all of this. It helps me a lot.

]]> By: erkolos http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/comment-page-1/#comment-545113 erkolos Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:17:58 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/#comment-545113 There's all the good stuff. There’s all the good stuff.

]]> By: CS http://www.blisstree.com/articles/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/comment-page-1/#comment-549285 CS Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:42:23 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/obamas-plan-to-build-a-world-free-of-unnecessary-barriers-stereotypes-and-discrimination/#comment-549285 What a difference between Ms. Clinton and Mr. Obama! Was Barack's platform shaped by his sensitivity from being a minority and having someone with a disability in their family? I can't help but think so. What a difference between Ms. Clinton and Mr. Obama! Was Barack’s platform shaped by his sensitivity from being a minority and having someone with a disability in their family? I can’t help but think so.

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