NOTE: PERSONS INTERESTED IN
HELPING WITH EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY FOR CHEMICALLY VULNERABLE PEOPLE
IN RI SHOULD CONTACT LIBERTY GOODWIN, TIP DIRECTOR, ABOUT WORKING GROUPS FORMING FOR
THAT PURPOSE.
TOXICS
INFORMATION PROJECT (TIP)
(Lighting
the way to Less Toxic Living)
Liberty
Goodwin, Director
P.O.
Box 40572, Providence, RI 02940
Tel.
401-351-9193, E-Mail: TIP@toxicsinfo.org
Website: www.toxicsinfo.org
The
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005,
SPECIAL FORUM ON THE CONCERNS
OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS
(Asthma,
Respiratory Disorders, Chemical Sensitivity, Neurological
was the very first forum designed to provide testimony to the RI Governor’s Commission on Disabilities (GCD) on the concerns, problems and accessibility needs of Rhode Islanders. This was the only forum focused specifically on household chemicals, including but not limited to pesticides, fragrance, cleaning products, new carpets and paint, non-stick coatings, etc.
For this forum, GCD was interested in any adverse reactions or health effects from such sources, whether experienced by you, a member of your family or other person you know. People were especially invited to share any difficulties in utilizing public and medical services, through hospitals, schools, nursing homes, doctors’ offices, etc. GCD also welcomed suggestions on realistic ways to address the problems, whether through legislation, regulation or education.
Because we turned out 20 canaries and allies at this hearing, and because of the well-written and deeply felt testimonies from all involved, eight GCD working groups will be meeting to
discuss responses to the testimony that was gathered.
Perfumes Contaminate Our Classrooms - An Open Letter
FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: Call Liberty Goodwin, TIP
Director,
Tel. 401-351-9193, or
E-Mail her at liberty@toxicsinfo.org