Daniel Angelis tag:blogs.poz.com,2009-03-02:/danielangelis//79 2012-04-16T16:06:01Z HIV/AIDS Advocate Movable Type 4.34-en Reversing HIV and AIDS Complacency tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/danielangelis//79.400094 2012-04-16T16:05:00Z 2012-04-16T16:06:01Z We have made great strides in reducing the number of deaths from HIV and AIDS in the U.S. and other countries, including the realization that HIV/AIDS can be cured, yet we are still years away from a vaccine and a cure. Until this happens, discrimination, complacency, criminalization, deaths and our government's reluctance to adequately fund necessary programs remain a growing concern. Daniel Angelis We have made great strides in reducing the number of deaths from HIV and AIDS in the U.S. and other countries, including the realization that HIV/AIDS can be cured, yet we are still years away from a vaccine and a cure. Until this happens, discrimination, complacency, criminalization, deaths and our government's reluctance to adequately fund necessary programs remain a growing concern. On Pins And Needles - Part 3 tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/danielangelis//79.400027 2012-03-14T18:59:17Z 2012-03-20T21:15:18Z I hope that the people who perpetrated the horrible acts that occurred at my employer, or any employer, read this and understand that it is not OK to discriminate against someone for having HIV and that because of people like them discrimination still persists today. The same applies to people who claimed to empathize with me but yet do not want to get involved because they are worried about themselves. Having gone through this, I know that if I experience discrimination again or witness discrimination of a fellow employee, I will never hesitate to stand up for myself or another person because discrimination is wrong. Daniel Angelis I hope that the people who perpetrated the horrible acts that occurred at my employer, or any employer, read this and understand that it is not OK to discriminate against someone for having HIV and that because of people like them discrimination still persists today. The same applies to people who claimed to empathize with me but yet do not want to get involved because they are worried about themselves. Having gone through this, I know that if I experience discrimination again or witness discrimination of a fellow employee, I will never hesitate to stand up for myself or another person because discrimination is wrong. On Pins And Needles - Part 2 tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/danielangelis//79.33190 2012-02-16T15:55:20Z 2012-03-20T21:19:45Z What got me through discrimination? My family, my case manager, and AIDS organizations that I donate my time to. I know that without them, I would not have survived this experience and that they helped me become a stronger person by helping me through it. Daniel Angelis What got me through discrimination? My family, my case manager, and AIDS organizations that I donate my time to. I know that without them, I would not have survived this experience and that they helped me become a stronger person by helping me through it. On Pins and Needles - Part 1 tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/danielangelis//79.33175 2012-01-25T22:53:24Z 2012-03-20T21:30:21Z If you experience discrimination, tell someone. Tell your friends, your family, and most importantly, the EEOC or your local state's Human Relation's Commission. Daniel Angelis If you experience discrimination, tell someone. Tell your friends, your family, and most importantly, the EEOC or your local state's Human Relation's Commission.