What
We've Been Up To...&
Late Breaking News!
Contrary
to "urban lergend,"
the HHC is alive and well! Admittedly, we have and continue to undergo
some changes, have continued to be active in pursuing our mission
and vision.
Summer
& Fall, 2004
-
Advocacy
and Activism- ATTEND a Groundbreaking Symposia in July in Santa
Fe
During
the past year, Don Shapiro of the HHC, and Dr. Ann McCampbell
activist and head of the New Mexico MCS Task Force have
been involved in a new consortium known as the New Mexico Environment
and Health Coalition. As a result of their efforts, the Coalition
is engaged in a major initiative "
Implementing the Precautionary Principle in New Mexico."
In addition to proposing a New
Memorial, The PP will bring together New Mexicans who are passionate
about creating and promoting a health environment at the Symposia
in Sanmta Fe. Beginning Saturday, July 24 & Sunday, July 24,
followed by two subsequent Saturdays we hope learn together and
buildcommunity support for this movement in New Mexico. For those
familiar or unfamiliar with the Principle, suffice to say that
the potential of the Precautionary Principle (PP) to positively
transform the lives of people with MCS, and every other human
and living creature on the Earth is significant. You can learn
more by reading the articles below.
Download/Read
Symposia Flyer
A
Precautionary Principle Fact Sheet from the San Francisco,
CA Bay Area Working Group
The
Proposed (Draft) Memorial
AND,
please check out the Precautionary
Principle Symposia sponsored by the NMEHC
to take place at EcoVersity
or,
http://www.ecoversity.org
Other
Conferences and Educational Activities
We
are pleased to announce that Don Shapiro will be presenting
a workshop at the 2004 Annual Southwest Conference on Disability.
The Conference will take place September 29-October 1, at the
Albuquerque Wyndham Sunport Hotel and has been advertised as a "Fragrance
Free event.
Don's workshop, "In Consideration
of People with Environmental Illnesses," is
scheduled for Wednesday, September 29 from 12:45-2:00 PM.
Here's
the workshop description:
" Curious
about the statement saying that this 2004 Disability Conference
will be a "fragrance-free event in consideration of those with
environmental and chemical sensitivities?" If so, this workshop
will provide you with new, de-mystified awareness of this often
misunderstood disability and what we can do to promote the health,
well-being and potential recovery of those afflicted. Through presentation,
story-telling, dialogue and video documentary, you'll learn how
to conduct a preventative environmental assessment, how to provide
reasonable accommodation at home, at work and in the community,
and learn about new health promoting, advocacy and policymaking
initiatives - such as the Precautionary Principle - that can positively
impact people with disabilities, their families and caregivers in
New Mexico. "
Some
scholarships are available for people with disabilities. For more
information about the conference call Barbara Hussey at 272-6247
or go totheir website:
swdisabilityconference@salud.unm.edu
Housing
Assistance and Referrals
This year, the HHC provided assistance to over
100 individuals and families in finding safe housing, examining potential
homes, linking prople with realtors, contractors & architects, and
helping folks find relocate to New Mexico. Members of the HHC also provided
hands-on help to people with MCS who are building safe habitats.
The
Oasis Project... moving
toward the light at the end of the tunnel ...
The HHC is actively exploring
several exciting possibilities for making the Oasis Project a reality!
Included is a possible collaboration with two ecology-oriented organizations
in New Mexico for experimental development of healthy homes on their
properties.
In addition, the HHC is
looking at the possibility of acquiring land which could be converted
to use as a transitional residence exclusively for the chemically
injured. Such a facility center would provide affordable, safe, short-term
housing for people searching for permanent housing in New Mexico,
as well as those who are temporarily homeless as a result of toxicity
in their homes or neighborhoods. It might also include safe camping
sites. Of course, such a venture will require heavy-duty funding.
Can
You and Will You Help?
The
Healthy Housing Coalition
P.O. Box 1213
Cedar
Crest, NM. 87008
(505)-281-6405
NOTE:
NEW email address:
hhcoalition@earthtones.com
The HHC is a
Tax-exempt Not-for-Profit Organization
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