The ADAP Advocacy Association (aaa+), like most HIV/AIDS advocacy organizations, is deeply concerned about the growing number of HIV Criminalization laws that exist in the United States. While our mission has a laser-like focus on only issues relating directly to the AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs), fighting back HIV Criminalization laws impacts EVERY facet of HIV/AIDS policy, as well as the behavior of people who are HIV-positive, and the attitudes toward people who are living with HIV infection. To that end, aaa+ wanted to share an important ongoing research study.
A survey (click here) of people with or affected by HIV concerning their attitudes about criminalization of HIV non-disclosure, potential exposure or transmission. It would be very helpful if as many people completed the survey, regardless of serostatus.
The principal investigator is Laurel Sprague, at Eastern Michigan University. Laurel is a woman living with HIV who is also the North American regional coordinator of the Global Network of People Living With HIV (GNP+). She's a great advocate and has extensive expertise in survey research. She's also been a consultant on the development and implementation of the GNP+ Stigma Index.
Hopes are for a large enough response to have statistically meaningful numbers of key populations including women, transpersons, people who use drugs, migrants, sex workers and those engaged in survival sex, as well as everyone else. The survey is open to people with HIV as well as those who are HIV negative or don't know their HIV status.
Preliminary results will hopefully be shared at the International AIDS Conference in DC next month. The results will be posted at www.seroproject.com.
Once again, here's the link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HIVandtheCriminalLaw
Friday, June 22, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
ADAP Leadership Awards: It's time to recognize leaders working to improve the AIDS Drug Assistance Programs
The ADAP Advocacy Association (aaa+) will host its 2nd Annual ADAP Leadership Awards Dinner on Monday, August 20th at 7:00 pm in Washington, DC. The dinner will be held in conjunction with its 5th Annual Conference, being held at the Westin Washington DC City Center on August 19th-21st. The purpose of the dinner is to recognize individual, community, government and corporate leaders who are working to improve access to care and treatment through the AIDS Drug Assistance Programs.
Last year, aaa+ announced that it would host its 1st Annual ADAP Leadership Awards Dinner because it felt it was important for ADAP stakeholders to step back and reflect on the good work being done on ADAP by so many leaders - especially since the crisis itself had overshadowed much of the advocacy work. CLICK HERE to read more about last year's dinner and award recipients.
A Call for Nominations has been issued for the following awards:
• ADAP Champion of the Year (individual)
• ADAP Emerging Leader of the Year (individual)
• ADAP Corporate Partner of the Year
• ADAP Community Organization of the Year
• ADAP Lawmaker of the Year
• ADAP Social Media Campaign of the Year
• ADAP Grassroots Campaign of the Year
• ADAP Media Story of the Year
SUBMIT NOMINATIONS HERE
“While the ongoing ADAP crisis has continued longer than anyone would have liked, or imagined, so too has the persistence and commitment of the countless stakeholders in the HIV/AIDS community fighting to bring an end to these dreaded waiting lists,” said Brandon M. Macsata, CEO of the ADAP Advocacy Association. “Anyone who attended the 1st Annual Awards Dinner could tell you, it was an extremely uplifting and motivating event because it recognized many household names within our community, but also put the spotlight on some new faces. We anticipate this year’s event to be equally inspiring.”
The ADAP Champion of the Year is an award recognizing an individual who has demonstrated his/her commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. Richard "Dab" Garner of Dab the AIDS Bear Project was the 2011 ADAP Champion of the Year.
The ADAP Emerging Leader of the Year is an award recognizing an individual who has demonstrated his/her commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. The individual should be someone who is relatively new to the ADAP advocacy community, evidenced by his/her activities over the previous 12 months. Jason King of AIDS Healthcare Foundation was the 2011 ADAP Emerging Leader of the Year.
The ADAP Corporate Partner of the Year is an award recognizing a for-profit corporation that has demonstrated its commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. Neil Romano & The Romano Group LLC, was the 2011 ADAP Corporate Partner of the Year.
The ADAP Community Organization of the Year is an award recognizing a not-for-profit corporation that has demonstrated its commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. The organization should be a local or statewide organization providing advocacy, supports or services. NOTE: Nominations for national organizations will not be accepted. Stephen Gunsallus & Counseling Ministries.Org was the 2011 ADAP Community Organization of the Year.
The ADAP Lawmaker of the Year is an award recognizing a local, state or federal elected lawmaker who has demonstrated his/her commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. The Honorable Alcee Hastings (D-FL) was the 2011 ADAP Lawmaker of the Year.
The ADAP Social Media Campaign of the Year is an award recognizing a social media-style campaign that has demonstrated its commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. The campaign should have successfully engaged people effected and affected by HIV/AIDS fighting to improve access to care under the ADAP using social media outlets, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Mark King & My Fabulous Disease was the 2011 ADAP Social Media Campaign of the Year.
The ADAP Grassroots Campaign of the Year is an award recognizing a grassroots level campaign that has demonstrated its commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. The campaign should have successfully engaged people effected and affected by HIV/AIDS fighting to improve access to care under the ADAP at the local level. Butch McKay & Positive Living Conference was the 2011 ADAP Grassroots Campaign of the Year.
The ADAP Media Story of the Year is an award recognizing reporting that has demonstrated a news media outlet's efforts to cover ADAPs. Charles Blow & "HIV SOS" was the 2011 ADAP Media Story of the Year.
To submit nominations, go to http://www.adapadvocacyassociation.org/pressroom.html. To learn more about the 2012 Annual ADAP Leadership Awards, 2012 Annual Conference, ADAP waiting lists, or the ADAP Advocacy Association, please contact Brandon M. Macsata by email at info@adapadvocacyassociation.org.
Last year, aaa+ announced that it would host its 1st Annual ADAP Leadership Awards Dinner because it felt it was important for ADAP stakeholders to step back and reflect on the good work being done on ADAP by so many leaders - especially since the crisis itself had overshadowed much of the advocacy work. CLICK HERE to read more about last year's dinner and award recipients.
A Call for Nominations has been issued for the following awards:
• ADAP Champion of the Year (individual)
• ADAP Emerging Leader of the Year (individual)
• ADAP Corporate Partner of the Year
• ADAP Community Organization of the Year
• ADAP Lawmaker of the Year
• ADAP Social Media Campaign of the Year
• ADAP Grassroots Campaign of the Year
• ADAP Media Story of the Year
SUBMIT NOMINATIONS HERE
“While the ongoing ADAP crisis has continued longer than anyone would have liked, or imagined, so too has the persistence and commitment of the countless stakeholders in the HIV/AIDS community fighting to bring an end to these dreaded waiting lists,” said Brandon M. Macsata, CEO of the ADAP Advocacy Association. “Anyone who attended the 1st Annual Awards Dinner could tell you, it was an extremely uplifting and motivating event because it recognized many household names within our community, but also put the spotlight on some new faces. We anticipate this year’s event to be equally inspiring.”
The ADAP Champion of the Year is an award recognizing an individual who has demonstrated his/her commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. Richard "Dab" Garner of Dab the AIDS Bear Project was the 2011 ADAP Champion of the Year.
The ADAP Emerging Leader of the Year is an award recognizing an individual who has demonstrated his/her commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. The individual should be someone who is relatively new to the ADAP advocacy community, evidenced by his/her activities over the previous 12 months. Jason King of AIDS Healthcare Foundation was the 2011 ADAP Emerging Leader of the Year.
The ADAP Corporate Partner of the Year is an award recognizing a for-profit corporation that has demonstrated its commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. Neil Romano & The Romano Group LLC, was the 2011 ADAP Corporate Partner of the Year.
The ADAP Community Organization of the Year is an award recognizing a not-for-profit corporation that has demonstrated its commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. The organization should be a local or statewide organization providing advocacy, supports or services. NOTE: Nominations for national organizations will not be accepted. Stephen Gunsallus & Counseling Ministries.Org was the 2011 ADAP Community Organization of the Year.
The ADAP Lawmaker of the Year is an award recognizing a local, state or federal elected lawmaker who has demonstrated his/her commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. The Honorable Alcee Hastings (D-FL) was the 2011 ADAP Lawmaker of the Year.
The ADAP Social Media Campaign of the Year is an award recognizing a social media-style campaign that has demonstrated its commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. The campaign should have successfully engaged people effected and affected by HIV/AIDS fighting to improve access to care under the ADAP using social media outlets, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc. Mark King & My Fabulous Disease was the 2011 ADAP Social Media Campaign of the Year.
The ADAP Grassroots Campaign of the Year is an award recognizing a grassroots level campaign that has demonstrated its commitment to promoting and enhancing ADAPs. The campaign should have successfully engaged people effected and affected by HIV/AIDS fighting to improve access to care under the ADAP at the local level. Butch McKay & Positive Living Conference was the 2011 ADAP Grassroots Campaign of the Year.
The ADAP Media Story of the Year is an award recognizing reporting that has demonstrated a news media outlet's efforts to cover ADAPs. Charles Blow & "HIV SOS" was the 2011 ADAP Media Story of the Year.
To submit nominations, go to http://www.adapadvocacyassociation.org/pressroom.html. To learn more about the 2012 Annual ADAP Leadership Awards, 2012 Annual Conference, ADAP waiting lists, or the ADAP Advocacy Association, please contact Brandon M. Macsata by email at info@adapadvocacyassociation.org.
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