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Advocacy Unlimited Newsletter - August/September 2006     


Letters to the Editor

FROM THE EDITOR...

Dear Friends,

Thank you for sending your email's and letters regarding the AU newsletter publication. I am proud to be a part of such a phenomenal movement! We currently wrapped up the New Britain advocacy classes and I'm happy to announce that we have nine AU newbie's! I look forward to expanding on the topics of the newsletter. Posting your input, publishing articles that touch on the nerve of the topic. Whether it's on the death penalty, suicide by cop, housing discrimination, Andrea Yates, or the Judge Rotenberg Education Center. I promise 'no fluff' here! There are many topics that I am extremely passionate about, some which I've learned about recently, and others that have changed my way of thinking, such as, diversity, multiculturalism, people first language, laws and legislation. I hope to have many more opportunities to share these with you. Enjoy the Message from the Executive Director, "White shoes...a must for all after Labor Day!" by Susan Kramms (I'm a shoe aficionado), and the article on the "shocking" truth about the Judge Rotenberg Center.

In the meantime, have a safe and happy summer!

Annette Deonarine, Director of Education and Latino Initiative
Extraordinary Life by Anne M. Hamilton

Your article about Rene Miserez (article opens in a new browser window), a man who had a serious mental illness for years, touched me. I was overwhelmed by his compassion and willingness to help others who had similar problems. I was awed by the courage he displayed as he overcame many obstacles. He not only worked when he could, but he fought for his right to go back to work when he lost his job. As a person with a mental illness, I know how difficult it is to "bounce" back when you lose a job. It is hard enough to do this when you have family support, but much more difficult when you are unable to recognize and utilize the family support you have. This story gives hope and is a source of inspiration to all of us who have a mental illness.

   ~ Submitted by, Rosanne Knapp
Meriden, CT
From the Deputy Commissioner...

I just received a copy of your newsletter. What a wonderful resource!! I also visited your website. Congratulations on developing such an important and valuable communications tool.
Peter

   ~ Submitted by Peter Rockholz, MSSW
Deputy Commissioner, DMHAS


Letters to the Editor

Please submit letters with your views on articles in the newsletter or about issues that are important to the community of people with psychiatric disabilities. All articles must be signed for us to print them. We will print as many as space allows. Thanks!


The AU team is:

Melissa Marshall, Executive Director
Michelle Lopez, Administrative Assistant
Greg DeFrank, Consulting Accountant
Norm Kidwell, Webmaster and Technology
Annette Deonarine, Director of Education and Latino Initiative
Charles Mims, AU Advocate, Teaching Assistant
Selina Welborn, AU Advocate, VISTA Volunteer
Nick Butler, Intern
Shae Nethercott, Intern


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