“The battles for those of us with disabilities, and especially for those of us with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, are huge.”
Elaine Willis
Elaine Willis reports on her blog about Arbitration: Final Day… just waiting for a decision. Elaine has been in a lawsuit for years about workplace accommodations: SCHOOL DISTRICT 36 vs BC TEACHERS’ FEDERATION, ELAINE WILLIS, DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE, which will set precedent in Canadian arbitration law.
The battles for those of us with disabilities, and especially for those of us with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, are huge. There are many false beliefs about our abilities and the nature of our disabilities. The truth remains that we are people, to be treated as all people, with dignity, equality and respect. We are not to be shut away in our homes as society continues to demand of us.
Education is enlightenment. I WILL CONTINUE TO BE A TEACHER! This process may enable me to do so for a living as well!
Here’s the statement Elaine read in court during the second day of arbitration back in August: I AM a teacher.
Brava, Elaine, for your warrior spirit and sense of what’s right! We are proud to have you as one of the flock.
Photo used with Elaine’s permission.
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