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Researcher Finds Unlisted Chemicals in Consumer Products
Scented consumer products shown to emit many unlisted chemicals Press Release FROM: Hannah Hickey University of Washington 206-543-2580 hickeyh@uw.edu (NOTE: researcher contact information at end) For Immediate Release Oct. 26, 2010 The sweet smell of fresh laundry may contain a sour note. Widely used fragranced products – including those that claim to be “green” – give off many chemicals that are not listed on the label, including some that are classified as toxic. A study led by the University of Washington discovered that 25 commonly used scented products emit an average of 17 chemicals each. Of the […]
MCS Film to Be Released December 2010
Economist from Barcelona, Spain, Eve Caballé has been living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities for several years. She is the author of Desaparecida: Una vida rota por la Sensibilidad Química Múltiple (Missing: A life broken by Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) and her personal blog, No Fun for those with various environmental condition. Below is a news story about Eva and her husband: Los pajaros de la mina (Birds in a Mine) film to be released December 2010. Eva was given the opportunity to offer her advisement on the film: “On November 2009 I was interviewed on Carne Cruda, a Spanish radio program, to talk about Multiple Chemical […]
Give a Little Love to Someone Living with Illness
Do you know someone living with a debilitating illness, pain or injury? Many living with these types of conditions struggle with simple activities such as grocery shopping or making a meal. They often miss out on weddings, graduations, parties, family get togethers and holidays. “Won’t you wipe the lonliness right out of someone’s heart today by showing a little love? It doesn’t take much. Just a bit of your time can make a very BIG difference!” Sherri Connell. Video Found Here: http://www.youtube.com/user/ButILookGood
IDA Presented 10 Honor Awards on 10-10-10
Invisible Disabilities Association presented 10 Honor Awards to Incredible Individuals and Businesses Making a Difference in Their Communities. The banquet was held on 10-10-10 at the Denver Marriott South. 150 attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner, amazing speaker, talented emcee and wonderful award winners. The audience was brought to tears and a standing ovation for speaker, Ed Hearn and award winner, Jason Graham. All in all, it was a night to remember! Check Out All of Our Incredible 2010 Award Recipients! Photos Available Now (password IDA_101010). DVD Coming Soon!
IDA President on KEZW Radio with Rick Crandall October 4, 2010
IDA President, Wayne Connell, will be a guest on The Breakfast Club with Rick Crandall. Tune into KEZW Radio 1430 AM on 10/4/2010 at 9 AM Mountain Standard Time. LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW HERE LISTEN TO KEZW LIVE HERE They will be talking about living with invisible disabilities and IDA’s upcoming Honor Awards Banquet on 10-10-10 with 1986 NY Mets Championship Team member, Ed Hearn. Schedule Wayne Connell for your next meeting.
IDA President on the Mac and Doog Radio Show September 29, 2010
IDA President, Wayne Connell, was a guest on the show Drivetime with Mac and Doog on September 29, 2010. Mile High Sports Radio AM 1510 / FM 93.7, featuring Sports Talks Show Hosts, Mark McIntosh and Jimmy Doogan (Pictured: Wayne and Mark). LISTEN TO ARCHIVE HERE NOW! 7 Minutes. They discussed how IDA is reaching out to people with invisible disabilities and IDA’s upcoming Honor Awards Banquet on 10-10-10 with 1986 NY Mets Championship Team member, Ed Hearn. Mark McIntosh will be the Master of Ceremonies for this amazing night! Schedule Wayne Connell for your next meeting.