[NFBF-Melbourne] FW: DEI Important, The Department of Energy Is Quietly Slashing Disability Rights – Mother Jones

[Dr. Joyce Taylor]

From: Charlie Behrens <charlie.behrens at gmail.com> 
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Subject: Re: DEI Important, The Department of Energy Is Quietly Slashing Disability Rights – Mother Jones

 

Well we can sit here and be glum about it or we can fight back for ADA Rights! Today is going to be one of the biggest and most widespread days of peaceful protest in American history. There are now over 1,800 events nationwide and over  <https://www.mobilize.us/map/?country=US&date=2025-06-14T04%3A00%3A00.000Z&q=No%20Kings&state=FL> 190 protests listed in Florida alone. Showing up is how we make it clear that the attacks on ADA funding are not acceptable; that we will vote out those who attack ADA, and that we are a strong voice to be reckoned with.

 

Of course, these protests are about many more issues than ADA, but supporting accessibility will be one of the reasons I'll be out there in Orlando. Hope to see you there. Say hi!

 

- Charlie (he/him)

 

 

On Fri, Jun 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM MARILYN BALDWIN <commmdb at aol.com <mailto:commmdb at aol.com> > wrote:


https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/06/energy-department-504-federal-disability-rights/


Please friends, 
We cannot sit back and allow the ADA civil rights legislation, that requires new buildings to be accessible for the disabled community to no longer be law . Our Communities must be accessible to all, in our  public buildings. People with disabilities have a right to enter buildings and facilities  that are accessible to all individuals. Help us to keep equal access for everyone in the United States. Do not send us back to isolation with limited access to public buildings with services and retail outlets not to mention local, state and national government offices. 

Thank you all for your assistance. 
Marilyn Baldwin 

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