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From: Bob Kafka
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 3:43 PM
Subject: Disability Rights leader is ADAPT's National FUN*RUNNER 2008
Dear Friends of The ADAPT Community:
The ADAPT Community will be celebrating 25 years of activism in Washington, DC
April 26th-May 2nd.
To begin our "Celebration of Activism", ADAPT will be holding a FUN*RUN for
Disability Rights
that will raise funds to continue our advocacy for total community integration
and independence.
Marca Bristo, nationally known disability rights leader, founder of the
National Council on Independent Living,
former Chairperson of the National Council on Disability and currently
CEO/President of Access Living
is ADAPT's National FUN*RUNNER for 2008.
See A Personal Message from Marca below and at www.adaptfunrun.org .
Marca is asking for your support for "ADAPT's 25 Years of Activism".
By pledging your support for Marca, you will be joining in ADAPT's continuing
advocacy for integration, inclusion and independence.
All pledges are tax deductible and will go directly to support disability
rights activism.
You can make a pledge for Marca by clicking on: www.adaptfunrun.org
Marca and ADAPT appreciate your continuing support and commitment to
disability rights advocacy.
For an Institution and Barrier Free America,
The ADAPT Community
For more information on the ADAPT
week of celebration of activism
go to: www.adapt25.org
A Personal Note from Marca:
Dear Advocates:
I am thrilled to participate as the Honorary National Runner for ADAPT's 2008
National Fun Run. Over the past 25 years, ADAPT has been a vibrant part of the
Chicago Community. Blocking buses, hosting demonstrations and filing a lawsuit
against the Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago ADAPT spearheaded the movement
in the mid 1980's to make Mainline Public Transportation accessible in
Chicago. As a result, every mainline bus now has a chair lift. During my days
as a founder and former President of the National Council on Independent
Living, and chairperson of the National Council on Disability, ADAPT was
always there, leading the direct action campaigns that have been so critical
to our community's progress.
Today, ADAPT chapters around the country continue to create more opportunities
for people with disabilities to live in communities of their choice and to
reverse the government's traditional institutional bias. As leaders in the
disability movement age, ADAPT is cultivating new members into the movement,
preparing people for the struggles ahead. Especially now, as the United States
transitions into a new administration, it is critical for ADAPT's voice to be
strong.
With a contribution to the 2008 Fun Run, you will make a difference in so many
ways, from helping to cover the costs of transportation, rooms and food at
National Actions, to supporting the costs of accommodations at the National
Youth Summit. Please join my efforts to ensure that ADAPT's voice remains
strong for generations to come.
Thank you,
Marca
Go to www.adaptfunrun.org to support Marca
NATIONAL ADAPT MAILING LIST - Adapt Community Choice Act List
http://www.adapt.org
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