From NOLA to Philly - The Adoptee Rights Demonstrations

http://www.AdopteeRights.net

Over six million adopted persons in the United States are denied access to their original birth certificates.

This is discrimination.

No legislation or any adoption contract states why a birth certificate is sealed from the person born. It is a known fact that relinquishing mothers do not seal their childrens birth certificates; state governments seal the birth certificates upon finalization of an adoption.

What are we asking from our State Legislators?

To end the discrimination against adopted persons, by proposing state legislation that will give all US adopted persons restored access to their own birth certificates.

This will give all citizens in every jurisdiction of the United States equal access to state-issued original birth documents.

Our goal is to maintain a presence at the Annual Summit of the National Conference of State Legislatures. To coincide with this event, we propose an annual rally and gathering of adoptees, families of origin, adoptive families, friends and supporters.

During this time, attendees can network with others in their state towards the following goals:

* learn from attendees in states where access has been restored

* build relationships with those actively working in their state

* organize towards forming groups in states with no current pending legislation

* empower attendees to promote unconditional access as an inherent right in an atmosphere of solidarity and friendship

Join us July 2010 in Louisville Kentucky for the 3rd Annual Adoptee Rights Day at the National Conference of State Legislatures' Annual Convention. Protest images courtesy Linda Gambino and Kate Dahlquist, Louisville images courtesy of gotolouisville.com - created at animoto.com

http://www.AdopteeRights.net

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[DoryM67]

Yes, we will keep striking and striking and striking until we have our rights restored! Excellent video - thanks!

[IndianaOpen]

Totally awesome video

[DruinFeyfolk]

Bout time..Keep up the good work, I was lucky and found mine....

[dannysrigid]

my sister was denied when she searched for her birthmother. I'm just beginning my search.

There should be NO need for such an undertaking just to get a $12 document that anyone else can get by just asking!!!!

[BirdyIrene]

My mother was adopted in the Orphans court in Media. Delaware county. She was born "Joan Farley "at St.Vincent's Maternity hospital in Philadelphia on January 25,1946. We know it is most likely that her mother is dead... but we just want to know WHO SHE WAS!!! This search is driving me crazy! All we know is her birthday... MAY,1907

[casl1958]

It took my daughter 17 yrs. to find me. I had been looking for her too. There has to be an easier way. Her adoptive mom & I had to sign for her to finally get her birth certificate. Great job!

[FLBAZ]

Equal Access and No Falsified Birth Certificates! Adoptees have the same right to their own birth certificates as all other citizens. I am a first mother and only wish the child that I had taken (and I do mean taken) from me would have had her original birth certificate instead of us having to go through ten miles of red tape to obtain it AFTER we were reunited.

[vistacruiser00]

We will get bigger, louder, stronger and more forceful. We will keep fighting until all 44 sealed states release our OBC's. We will fight until EVERY adoptee has in their hand their TRUE Birth Certificate!!

[sparkleshy]

i watched this video with sincere thot and fascination...anyone in their right or left mind, KNOWS that everyone has a legal right to their OBC.........ladies and gentlemen,,,,go! go! go!!!

[sparkleshy]

that video is one of the most fascinating things i have seen. when i see and hear the word "hope" i think of someone who finally gets whatever everyone else takes for granted...their OBC..............AMEN!!!!

[zuko4prez]

As a 25 year old reunited adoptee, I still can't access my Original Birth Certificate, even with my first (birth) parent's blessing.

I'm 25. I am legally an adult. I have met both my first parents. And the government STILL wont trust me with my own piece of paper.

[trixieggrrl]

After 35 freaking years, I finally have my OBC, but I will attend the protests until EVERYONE has theirs.