A model for a Resource and Research Center for Toxic Mold Survivors?

[Guest guest]

I know of an organization that wants to put together a Resource and Research

Center for Toxic Mold Survivors. They already have accomplished one for

asbestos survivors on an international basis in the past. They have asked

me to spearhead the initial development of the Toxic Mold center. I am

wondering what you think of the model below that has just opened. Also, has

anyone seen a center for Toxic Mold yet on this level? Please let me know!

This comes from the Environmental News Service, AmeriScan - July 6, 2001

http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jul2001/2001L-07-06-09.html

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RESOURCE CENTER HELPS STRICKEN NUCLEAR WORKERS

PADUCAH, Kentucky, July 6, 2001 (ENS) - The Departments of Energy and Labor

have opened the first Resource Center to provide compensation to individuals

who developed illnesses as a result of their employment in nuclear weapons

production.

Labor Secretary Elaine Chao visited Paducah, Kentucky, to open the Resource

Center at a dedication ceremony on Tuesday.

" I join Secretary Chao in supporting the workers who played a very important

role in this country's defense mission, " said Energy Secretary Spencer

Abraham. " The Resource Centers are a visible sign of our commitment to put

words into action, and help our workers get the medical benefits they need. "

Under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act passed last

year, the Labor Department has responsibility to administer compensation and

medical benefits to current and former contractor employees with specific

types of illnesses caused by their work. The Energy Department, which

jointly funds the Resource Center, will help workers file state workers'

compensation claims at or near Energy Department sites.

The Paducah Resource Center is the first of 10 such centers opening around

the country. Other Resource Centers will be opening in Las Vegas, Nevada;

Richland, Washington; Rocky Flats, Colorado; Espanola, New Mexico; Idaho

Falls, Idaho; North Augusta, South Carolina; Oak Ridge, Tennessee;

Anchorage, Alaska; and Portsmouth, Ohio.

Personal assistance to help file workers' claim forms can also be received

at the following Labor Department District Offices: Seattle, Washington;

Denver, Colorado; Cleveland, Ohio; and ville, Florida.

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Marina Eddy, MIS, LGSW, LMSW

Compuangel@...

Baltimore, MD & Saco, ME., Ottawa, Canada