The National Organization of Short Statured Adults has learned that ABC is considering getting rid of George Stephanopoulos due to the fact that he is shorter than his co-anchors and that it apparently doesn't look good on camera.
This is absolutely wrong! Mr Stephanopoulos is an excellent journalist and has been at ABC for quite a long time. For them to ask him to leave because of his height is reprehensible and immoral. ABC should be ashamed of itself!
Our organization will ask that people across that nation boycott ABC if this should happen to send the message that height discrimination will not be tolerated!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Still think heightism doesn't exist???
Take a look at this statement posted on one of our videos about the use of growth hormone in children:
The scary thing about these types of comments is that these people have absolutely no idea that they are prejudiced and just accept the fact that short stature is an inferior trait. Our response...What would be so terrible about being a short statured person?
"You are so stupid, now tons of parents are not going to treat kids and they are going to be short.."
The scary thing about these types of comments is that these people have absolutely no idea that they are prejudiced and just accept the fact that short stature is an inferior trait. Our response...What would be so terrible about being a short statured person?
Monday, July 18, 2011
Cyber Bullying, Cyber Stalking & Harassment Help for Short Statured People
NOSSA - National Organization Of Short Statured Adults is now offering support, public advocacy, and referall assistance for those short statured people who have been affected by cyber bullying, cyber stalking, and harassment based on their size. For more information about cyber bullying please click here. For help, contact NOSSA here. No person has the right to abuse you or your loved ones. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by online harassment.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Height Discrimination in the workplace
President Hamre reporting on another case of height discrimination in the workplace. Click here for more information.If you need help regarding height discrimination click here and get in contact with NOSSA! We will do our very best to help you.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Why such opposition?
Why are so many folks so opposed to height/weight anti-discrimination legislation?
One critic says, "You are creating an opportunity for both plaintiff's lawyers and individuals to have one more basis to sue their employers for damages. It will keep businesses out of Nevada"
They are so worried about these lawsuits. If you aren't discriminating what would you have to fear? The courts will dismiss frivilous suits. The reality is that they know this goes on and they fear that a law such as this will cost them. It's a fact that people discriminate against short and fat people every day. The fierce opposition to this bill is further proof of that. If it were a non-issue nobody would care if this passed or not. The courts dimiss frivilous suits every day. It takes a great deal of preponderance of the evidence in order to be successful in a civil suit. Let's get real and ask ourselves why so many are opposed to this.
Other critics claim it will open up the floodgates and clog the court system. YET....
"For those who may argue that making these additions to the anti-discrimination laws of Nevada would open up the flood gates of lawsuits, I would point out that the law has been in place in the state of Michigan for more than 30 years and during that time there have only been four lawsuits," said Howell, an activist who tries to protect people of size. "Only four lawsuits in 30 years is not a flood of suits that will tie up our court system."
Another critic states, "Anytime I criticize an employee, I may be subject to the accusation of abuse," he said. "If I move their office, I may be subject to the accusation of abuse."
Mere criticism is not the basis for this legislation. We are talking about discrimination. Discrimination that must be proven in a court of law based on preponderance of the evidence.
Business's fear these laws because they know that discrimination against the short and overweight happens and a law like this will hold them accountable.
One critic says, "You are creating an opportunity for both plaintiff's lawyers and individuals to have one more basis to sue their employers for damages. It will keep businesses out of Nevada"
They are so worried about these lawsuits. If you aren't discriminating what would you have to fear? The courts will dismiss frivilous suits. The reality is that they know this goes on and they fear that a law such as this will cost them. It's a fact that people discriminate against short and fat people every day. The fierce opposition to this bill is further proof of that. If it were a non-issue nobody would care if this passed or not. The courts dimiss frivilous suits every day. It takes a great deal of preponderance of the evidence in order to be successful in a civil suit. Let's get real and ask ourselves why so many are opposed to this.
Other critics claim it will open up the floodgates and clog the court system. YET....
"For those who may argue that making these additions to the anti-discrimination laws of Nevada would open up the flood gates of lawsuits, I would point out that the law has been in place in the state of Michigan for more than 30 years and during that time there have only been four lawsuits," said Howell, an activist who tries to protect people of size. "Only four lawsuits in 30 years is not a flood of suits that will tie up our court system."
Another critic states, "Anytime I criticize an employee, I may be subject to the accusation of abuse," he said. "If I move their office, I may be subject to the accusation of abuse."
Mere criticism is not the basis for this legislation. We are talking about discrimination. Discrimination that must be proven in a court of law based on preponderance of the evidence.
Business's fear these laws because they know that discrimination against the short and overweight happens and a law like this will hold them accountable.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Flood gates????
"For those who may argue that making these additions to the anti-discrimination laws of Nevada would open up the flood gates of lawsuits, I would point out that the law has been in place in the state of Michigan for more than 30 years and during that time there have only been four lawsuits," said Howell, an activist who tries to protect people of size. "Only four lawsuits in 30 years is not a flood of suits that will tie up our court system."
Are these words falling on deaf ears?
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Nevada Assembly Bill AB90
NOSSA - National Organization Of Short Statured Adults supports Nevada Assembly Bill AB90 - An act prohibiting workplace bullying introduced by Nevada Assemblyman Segerblom. If you live in Nevada, please contact your state representative and tell him or her that you support this bill and want to see that it is passed! For contact information go to Who's my rep? Workplace bullying must end!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
NOSSA President takes a stand against heightism
The President of NOSSA - National Organization Of Short Statured Adults, Chris Hamre, took a stand today (February 12, 2011) against height discrimination. Join us! www.nossaonline.org
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
NOSSA President to Protest Height Discrimination in NYC
NOSSA President Christopher Hamre will be protesting heightism and height discrimination on Saturday February 12, 2011 @ 848 Washington Street in New York City. The protest will begin at 2PM.
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Height Discrimination
Two noteworthy developments in the ignored world of heightism and height discrimination:
Bayonne, New Jersey Police Sergeant Patrick Burns case - Burns filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that he was harassed at work on account of his short stature. The city fired back by firing Burns alleging he violated numerous department policies and procedures. Well, Burn's appeal met with some success recently, as his termination was reduced to a 6 month suspension.
You can discuss this matter with us here.
Also, two New York waitresses were fired for being too short and have filed a $500,000. lawsuit for gender discrimination. We will keep you updated on this case as we will be watching it closely as it moves through the court.
You can discuss this case here.
Please support us in our efforts to help combat height based discrimination. Go to www.nossaonline.org and join us!
Bayonne, New Jersey Police Sergeant Patrick Burns case - Burns filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that he was harassed at work on account of his short stature. The city fired back by firing Burns alleging he violated numerous department policies and procedures. Well, Burn's appeal met with some success recently, as his termination was reduced to a 6 month suspension.
You can discuss this matter with us here.
Also, two New York waitresses were fired for being too short and have filed a $500,000. lawsuit for gender discrimination. We will keep you updated on this case as we will be watching it closely as it moves through the court.
You can discuss this case here.
Please support us in our efforts to help combat height based discrimination. Go to www.nossaonline.org and join us!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Happy Holidays From NOSSA!!!
NOSSA - National Organization Of Short Statured Adults is wishing everyone a very happy holiday season and best wishes for a wonderful new year. Thank you for your support in 2010 and we look forward to 2011.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
NOSSA 2010 Annual Board Meeting
NOSSA Board of Directors at the 2010 annual meeting reaffirms commitment to oppose bullying, cosmetic hGH use, and height discrimination. For more information, please visit www.nossaonline.org
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Republican House candidate Sean Bielat
Massachusetts Republican House candidate Sean Bielat believes that men under 5 foot 2 do not have a right to serve in the United States military. Check out this article @ Click here. Contact Bielat @ http://www.seanbielat.org/
Monday, October 18, 2010
UC Berkeley Students Need Your Help!
Survey: Bus Safety & Accessibility
Dear NOSSA,
We are students at UC Berkeley taking a business course in new product development and working on a team semester project focused on bus transit safety and accessibility. The goal of our project is to develop a product that improves bus interiors for all passengers in particular riders of short stature.
We are currently doing a user needs assessment to understand the opportunity for a new product and we were wondering if it would be possible to ask for your experiences and perspectives as bus riders.
We have included a few survey questions below. Feel free to answer any or all of them.
Thank you in advance for your time. Your opinion is valuable to help us design our product.
Lynn, Hiroki, Jeni, & Kelly
Survey Questionnaire
First Name:
Age:
Gender:
Height:
How do you usually get around?
On what occasions do you take the public transit bus?
What do you like about taking the bus?
What about dislikes?
Where do you like to sit or stand when you’re taking the bus?
What do you do when it's crowded?
How do you feel public transit buses meet the needs of people of different heights?
How does that affect you?
Describe how you resolve or work around the difficulties you encounter on the bus.
How satisfied are you with these solutions?
What do you think would help your situation?
What are some other situations you find yourself in that are difficult because of your height?
How do you deal with those situations?
What was your worst experience on the bus? How did you react to that experience? (in bus and later) What do you hope bus company to do not to have similar experience again?
Any other comments:
Thank you!
To participate, send us your responses by clicking here.
Dear NOSSA,
We are students at UC Berkeley taking a business course in new product development and working on a team semester project focused on bus transit safety and accessibility. The goal of our project is to develop a product that improves bus interiors for all passengers in particular riders of short stature.
We are currently doing a user needs assessment to understand the opportunity for a new product and we were wondering if it would be possible to ask for your experiences and perspectives as bus riders.
We have included a few survey questions below. Feel free to answer any or all of them.
Thank you in advance for your time. Your opinion is valuable to help us design our product.
Lynn, Hiroki, Jeni, & Kelly
Survey Questionnaire
First Name:
Age:
Gender:
Height:
How do you usually get around?
On what occasions do you take the public transit bus?
What do you like about taking the bus?
What about dislikes?
Where do you like to sit or stand when you’re taking the bus?
What do you do when it's crowded?
How do you feel public transit buses meet the needs of people of different heights?
How does that affect you?
Describe how you resolve or work around the difficulties you encounter on the bus.
How satisfied are you with these solutions?
What do you think would help your situation?
What are some other situations you find yourself in that are difficult because of your height?
How do you deal with those situations?
What was your worst experience on the bus? How did you react to that experience? (in bus and later) What do you hope bus company to do not to have similar experience again?
Any other comments:
Thank you!
To participate, send us your responses by clicking here.
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
www.healthyworkplacebill.org
Please join NOSSA in supporting this outstanding grassroots organization @ www.healthyworkplacebill.org/ It is time our lawmakers took action to STOP all forms of workplace bullying!!!
LPA Declares October National Dwarfism Awareness Month
Little People of America has declared October, National Dwarfism Awareness Month. For more information, please click here!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Show your support for NOSSA
NOSSA is looking for volunteers who are willing to help us in our efforts to support short statured people. If you are interested in helping out, contact us @ www.nossaonline.org
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
NOSSA News
The annual board meeting is coming up. All NOSSA members are invited to attend. For more information regarding the meeting log-in to the members section on the NOSSA website.
The NOSSA documentary is currently in production. We expect it to be completed sometime in late 2011. The documentary will feature NOSSA and our work in support of short statured people.
Members in the NY/NJ area interested in attending a support group get in touch with us. Members in the NY/NJ area interested in joining our social group get in touch as well. This is a great way to connect with other people.
The NOSSA documentary is currently in production. We expect it to be completed sometime in late 2011. The documentary will feature NOSSA and our work in support of short statured people.
Members in the NY/NJ area interested in attending a support group get in touch with us. Members in the NY/NJ area interested in joining our social group get in touch as well. This is a great way to connect with other people.
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