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The National Association to Advance Fat
Acceptance, founded in 1969, is a non-profit human rights organization
dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people through education,
advocacy, and support. NAAFA serves as a resource for large people,
our supporters and friends, and as a media contact for any size-related
issues.
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When
fat toddler Anamarie Martinez-Regino was removed from her home,
NAAFA provided medical and legal experts, as well as critical moral
support to the family. |
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Thursday, July 26, 2000, the San Francisco Human Rights Commission unanimously
approved historic guidelines for implementing a height/weight anti-discrimination
law. San Francisco is now the first jurisdiction in the U.S. to offer
guidelines on how to prevent discrimination based on weight or height.
NAAFA members were instrumental in getting these guidelines passed, which
should serve as a model for other cities, states, and countries to follow
in drafting similar legislation. |
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What
about Louisiana?
Louisiana NAAFA Facilitator Elizabeth Fisher has filed a petition
with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seeking
a change in existing seat belt regulations, which only require
automakers to manufacture seat belts that fit people up to 215
lbs.
NHTSA
granted Fisher's petition on February 28, 2001, and anticipates
taking the next step in the rule-making process, a written proposal,
by October, 2001. To see how you can help with this campaign or
for more information about the availability of longer seat belts
for your vehicle, go to http://www.ifisher.com/honda.htm.
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