Dear Colleagues:

 

Concerning Communications and Content  ... for your likely Interest as we look to Primaries and the Actual 2008 USA Election, and regarding global/international values and expression as well.

:

Best wishes, LDMF.

Dr. L. D. Misek-Falkoff.

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Forwarded message ----------
From: Justice For All Moderator < jfa@...>
Date: Jun 13, 2007 6:22 PM
Subject: Pres. Candidate Jim Gilmore Addresses Disability on Live Chat
To: justice@...

Presidential Candidate Jim Gilmore Answers Disability Question
on Live Chat

Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore, a candidate for the
Republican presidential nomination, took questions about his
campaign platform during "Rocky Talk Live," a live chat show
conducted by Mark Wolf on Wednesday June 13, 2007, 11 a.m.,
Colorado local time.

AAPD submitted a question from the list developed in coalition
with ADAPT, NCIL, and SABE. The relevant part of the transcript
during which Gilmore spoke in regard to disability follows:

Mark Wolf: (Question via email from the American Association of
People with Disabilities):

  Do you support the creation and appointment of a permanent
  assistant to the President for Disability Policy? How will you
  make sure qualified people with disabilities will be part of
  your political team, and if elected, of your administration?

Gov. Jim Gilmore (Answer):
  Disability policy will be carefully considered and the rights
  of disabled persons protected under my administration. This was
  my track record as governor. Administratively, I am more
  comfortable delegating policies such as these to the
  appropriate cabinet official. I would expect the Secretary of
  HHS to be accountable for and to coordinate disability in my
  Administration. My experience is this creates better results
  than a special assistant outside of the administrative
  structure.

The full transcript of this radio show is available at the Rocky
Mountain News website at:
http://blogs.rockymountainnews.com/denver/rockytalklive/
archives/2007/06/gop_presidential_candidate_jim.html

The ADAPT / AAPD / NCIL/ SABE Disability Questionnaire is
available at AAPD's 2008 Presidential Action Center, at
http://www.aapd.com/News/election/070429aapd.htm

Action Steps:

1. Continue to encourage all presidential candidates to answer the
  comprehensive list of ADAPT / AAPD / NCIL / SABE questions,
  which is available at:
  http://www.aapd.com/News/election/070429aapd.htm

2. Whenever possible, use these disability questions to get
  candidates on the record regarding disability policy - at town
  hall meetings, live online chats, letter writing, other media
  opportunities.

3. Notify AAPD of any successful efforts you have, and publish the
  responses widely.
  (p.s. if you need an author, put my name or AAPD)

Source: AAPD
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