Top Proposals

Itze
http://www.technicolormotion.blogspot.com/

I think Itze's proposal about gay/homosexual rights is preety impresive because her proposal shows they deserve the right to be accepted as a normal human being. It also shows how she explains her point and details it. Genders should be a choice that everyone can make. She just wants tto add more rights to the homosexual people and let them be free.

Roxanne
http://www.roxi-shore.blogspot.com/

The discrimination in Puerto Rico about Racism is very important and Roxanne showed a lot of examples why it has become a struggle lately. I like how she pointed out when people should be put to jail by making an offensive comment. I think Puerto Rico should change by treating nicely to people as a start. I will show a huge impact and difference in our society.

Nestor
http://www.nestor40.blogspot.com/

An amendment for equality for people with disabilities is a change to society. Nestor showed how it is time to make rights for this people because it is increasing in society but the only problem is the segregation in the government. I really enjoyed the effort Nestor put in and how he demonstrated the change that can be made. I think its not that hard for the world to do that.

Gabriela S.
http://www.vabiilately.blogspot.com/

The elderly is a very important trait in society and I have noticed that it has been forgotten in our society. Gabriela showed the importance of th elderly and how populated they are. I like the way they she uses her point of view and the differences involved. Although she has the same theme of my blog, I think she has some good ideas to add to elderly rights.

Ivania
http://www.icolon.blogspot.com/

Ivania's point of view really impressed me because Its very true. I think the criminals inside jail should have time to see their family outside or have at least one day of freedom becuas ethis all leads to suicide and death. This proposal shows the truth of many real people that have been dealing with this cause. In addition, it could create peace to many families.

Shae-lynn
http://www.imaginationmakesitfun.blogspot.com/

Job opportunities are very difficult to have and that is happening to the LGBT people. I think Shae-Lynn's blog shows a lot of informaqtion involving herself and what she thinks is right. She makes a statement saying that they should be treated as normal people and its true. I think its very important to recognize these situations you should judge someone for what they appear.

Bianca
http://www.travelingwithbianca.blogspot.com/

Scholarships are very important for manyy students going to college. Its an opportunity that can really make a difference in their life. Bianca in he proposal talks about how students could pay on time and the things they can do and that really impressed me. Students now at days are passing through this situation and we need to make a change in this.  They are sufffereing through economic crisis and he government too.

Nicolle
http://www.nicollemarie23.blogspot.com/

People with disabilities has a lot of problems ocurring in their life such as discrimination and in Nicolle's proposal she makes an amendment saying the differences that can be made. I agree with Nicolle when she says that she wants equallity for all but the only way it can bqe done is by ending segregation in society by the government. Alot of things qare happening in the members of qsociety but we must put an end to this.

Irelis
http://www.darkhistoryandyou.blogspot.com/

Jqapanese Americans in World War 11 has been an important trait in our history. I understand the points Irelis makes in her proposal and I agree with her. Japanese Amerians were mistreated with racism and even with violence. Its a really huge impact that has been done in them. I think Irelis based her blog on the differences made and what can be done.

Carol
http://www.mostwonderfull.blogspot.com/

I agree with Carol's proposal abotu eliminating the rule to get out of jail for good behavior. Prisoners are a big part of society but restrictions have to be made. If prisoners were sent to jail by something bad done, why should they go so easily. This point in Carol's blog was very shocking. These rights should be added to make a chqange in society.

My Proposal

I, Karlitza Belen Lebron. would like to propose for the Elderly Rights to make change for them in the future. The elderly are treated more carefully and more polite but they don't have a lot of rights like others do. I would like to propose a change to the the Elderly Rights to make a difference. They should have the same opportunities and rights like us.

An elderly individual has all the rights, benefits, responsibilities, and privileges granted by the constitution and laws of this state and the United States, except where lawfully restricted. The elderly individual has the right to be free of interference, coercion, discrimination, and reprisal in exercising these civil rights.An elderly individual has the right to be treated with dignity and respect for the personal integrity of the individual, without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or source of payment.

Other rights the eldery should have is the abuthority to complain about the individual's care or treatment. An elderly individual is entitled to privacy while attending to personal needs and a private place for receiving visitors or associating with other individuals unless providing privacy would infringe on the rights of other individuals. An elderly individual may manage the individual’s personal financial affairs.An elderly individual may choose and retain a personal physician and is entitled to be fully informed in advance about treatment or care that may affect the individual’s well-being.

 The Elderly Rights Act has provided a lot of useful resources for the elderly in their life but I think we could add some other things too. I would recommend all of there things to the poor senior citizens especially. The senior citizens are very important in our society. They are our inspiration when we are all grown up because we will become like them.

http://www.ethhc.com/patient_rights/rights_of_elderly.htm

The Elderly Rights

The current state of the Elderly rights Act is excellent with the changed that were involved. Another change that occurred throughout the years is the reauthorization to Older Americans Act Choice for Independence in 2006. This provided a project called " Choices for Independence" which promotes long term care options for the elderly. 

The Elderly Rights began in 1965 and has been changing throughout the years. In 1965, the act was signed by president Lyndon Johnson and it provided a lot of benefits such as incomes in retirement and a hood healthcare. It also provided an Administration of Aging which protected the elderly citizens in the United States. The Act also authorizes to make community planning and service programs.

In 2000,  the Elderly Rights started to change. It added a new program called National Family Caregiver Support Program which helped the nation's needs of millions of families who care for their old loved ones. This Act also contains the same rights such as the protection needed for the older citizens's rights and dignity.

The AARP International Rights was made in 2008 when it was upheld. It provided place programs to improve the quality of the life of the elderly with the necessary protection, care, and support. They also encouraged the elderly to choose a healthy lifestyle by eating carefully, doing exercise, and by not smoking. These are habits the rights provide so the elderly citizens could have a good life.

In my personal opinion, the elderly should have the right to retake the driving exam so they can drive unless they have a medical condition. The Elderly with medical conditions should have a nurse in their homw if its necessary. They should have lower prices for their medications. I also think the elderly  should have a fun program that they could enjoy everyday in their life.

An old american citizen having the right to work at her home

An elderly woman having the right to drive

The AARP's struggle

The American Association of Retired Persons is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve lives of independence, dignity, and purpose. The AARP has been an effective advocate regarding issues involving older persons, in part because of its large membership and its ability to mobilize its members to lobby for its positions before Congress and government agencies.

The organization has concentrated much of its effort on social security, medicare, and long-term care issues. The AARP has fought zealously to protect the Social Security benefits of retired citizens and has resisted efforts by Congress to change the system itself. The elderly members resist discrimination and fight by congress in a peacefull way but the most major discrimination is their age. Because of that they have many problems getting jobs.

 For male senior executives, the fear of age discrimination has led to an increasing demand for most older workers that appears little they can do to resist being swept aside in favour of younger replacements. Although such discrimination could be seen in a reluctance to hire workers who were perceived to be too young and immature for the job, in practice it refers to a bias against older workers. The argument that anti-discrimination laws are good for employers offends economics and common sense. If hiring and promoting old workers were in best interests would do so without the need for such laws.

An elderly man fighting for what is right

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The AARP'S Oppression

The AARP has been mnistreated by racial discrimination and wrongful termination so it was eventually sued by a man named Michael Moreno. He claims of failing and refusing to promote Latinos and Native Americans. Thomas A. Saenz said "With our nation's significant and fast-growing Latino population over 50, it is critical that an organization  as improtant as AARP include and incorporate Latinos at all levels of leadership.".

The AARP has had violations of civil rights in the constitution by  racial and age discrimination by other people to the elderly members.Elderly people are having a hard time looking for jobs because of their age.. Another Opression caused by the AARP  was a 63 year old women form Michigan by age discrimination. Bonita Brady says the group passed her over for a series of jobs because she was too old, despite excellent job reviews so she sued them. She was held as a health representative but she was fired by her age.

In the Civil Rights of the Constitution/ Bill of Rights, some violations have been violated like having equal rights no matter what race or age you have wich is part of discrimination. The AARP rights movement helps these people to have a better life regardless of the issues involving with the elderly people.

Some acts were made for the ederly like The Older Americans Act of the federal Administration on Aging. Civil rights of older people were also written into legislation.  The Age Discrimination  in Employment Act of protects applicants and employees age 40 and over from discrimination, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 prohibits discrimination on age.


                                           

http://www.sonoma.edu/users/w/wallsd/elders-rights-movement.shtml

The AARP's history

The AARP, American Association of retired persons, is based in the United States. The AARP was found by Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus for people age 50 and over in 1958. This type of organization provides resources for a good life and health. For example, it provides services, benefits, and medications. This association started by a group of bussinessmen like leonard Davis. As he made this organization, the government started investigating its non profit status in congregassional hearings but not alot of evidence was found.

The AARP is widely known for addressing issues affecting older Americans through a multitude of initiatives like having their own rights for a change.AARP also provides extensive consumer information, volunteer opportunities, and events including the annual National Event & Expo in Los Angeles. One of AARP's goals is to reduce hunger among seniors through the Drive to End Hunger. 

The AARP has a population of 40 million members in the United States. In modern day, the total US population is made up about 33.2 million elderly people. In Florida and Pennsylvania  had high proportions of elderly about 14 percent or more in the United States. The AARP having a alot of members needs the help of a good health care as well as a good shelter for the elderly as they are increasing,

members of the AARP

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AARP
http://www.census.gov/population/socdemo/statbriefs/agebrief.html
http://www.cardi.ie/userfiles/Human%20Rights%20of%20the%20Elderly.pdf