June 13, 2016
All of us at the Disability Rights Center and The Road to Freedom Bus
Tour send our love and support to the Orlando community. Our hearts ache for
the victims of the June 12th devastating attack at Pulse, their
families and friends. We cannot experience your depth of pain and grief but we
hope to lift your spirit in this time of anguish.
We express our unity with the Orlando LGBTIQ community. We encourage all
people to turn from hatred and work together to support one another, especially
members of groups traditionally excluded from mainstream American society.
Intersectionality brings together the diverse cultures, strengths and skill
sets that create a kinder, inclusive society where all contributions are valued
and welcomed.
This was not an attack by Muslims. We are concerned about senseless
backlash toward our Muslim brothers and sisters. Speak up and lend a hand if
you witness this.
The people of Orlando are strong and resilient. Those who lost their
lives will be honored and remembered. You will recover. We support you with our
love and prayers.
Janine Bertram
Tom Olin
Disability Rights Center
