Petition updateGive Working Caregivers the Right to Ask: Colorado's FLEX Act and CARE Act.

🌟 Update: Celebrating 463 Signatures and Introducing Our New Article Series! 🌟

Mark FukaeBrighton, CO, United States
Feb 15, 2025

Dear Supporters,

First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to each of the 463 individuals who have signed our petition to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) to enhance protections for working caregivers. Your support is invaluable, and together, we are making strides toward creating a more equitable future for caregivers.

Let's keep the momentum going! Please continue to share the petition with your friends, family, and networks. Every signature brings us one step closer to impactful change.

🔗 Sign and share the petition: Enhance Protections for Working Caregivers: Amend Colorado Anti-Discrimination Law and ADA

 
📖 Read Our New Article Series: Unsung Heroes of Caregiving
We're excited to announce the launch of our new article series highlighting the unsung heroes of caregiving. Our first installment features Anna Caroline Maxwell, often referred to as the "American Florence Nightingale."

Discover how her legacy continues to inspire modern caregiving practices and advocates like us.

🔗 Read the article here: Unsung Heroes of Caregiving: Anna Caroline Maxwell and the Legacy That Inspires Us Today

 

🤝 Collaborating with Professionals Who Care (PWC)
We're thrilled to share some exciting news! I am honored to be joining the board of Professionals Who Care (PWC), a national non-profit organization whose mission aligns closely with ours in advocating for working caregivers.

📢 PWC is seeking remote volunteers for short-term advocacy projects to support caregiver protections in the workplace. This important work will directly support our efforts in Colorado for policy and legal change, helping to expand our outreach and coalition building to amplify our voice.

How You Can Help:

  • Volunteer Your Time: You decide how much time you have and when you can volunteer. Even a few hours can make a significant impact.
  • Get Involved: To learn more, please message or direct message Joanna Schofield, PWC President.
    🔗 Learn more and consider volunteering: PWC Volunteer Opportunity

By joining forces with PWC, we can strengthen our advocacy efforts and work together to bring about meaningful change for caregivers nationwide. Your volunteer efforts will directly contribute to our mission in Colorado, supporting policy and legal changes that will protect and empower caregivers.


🤝 Join the Caregiver Advocacy Support Initiative (CASI)
Stay connected and join the conversation by following CASI on social media:

Facebook: Caregiver Advocacy Support Initiative
LinkedIn: CASI on LinkedIn
By joining CASI, you'll receive updates on advocacy efforts, access to resources, and opportunities to get involved in supporting caregivers.

 
💬 Your Voice Matters
We'd love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts, stories, or any questions you might have in the comments below. Your experiences are powerful and can inspire others to join our cause.

 
Thank you again for your unwavering support. Let's continue to stand together for the rights and well-being of caregivers everywhere.

Kindly,

Mark Fukae

Caregiver Advocate Caregiver Advocacy Support Initiative (CASI)

 
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