http://pressroom.prlog.org/NAAFA_PR/About NAAFA.org - Founded in 1969, NAAFA is a non-profit civil rights organization dedicated to ending size discrimination. Our goal is for people of size to be accepted with dignity and equality and will pursue this goal through advocacy, public education, and support. http://www.prlog.org/12107666-cvs-wellness-program-prescription-for-discrimination.htmlCVS Caremark’s “voluntary” wellness program requires employees to report private medical information such as cholesterol, blood pressure, weight or BMI.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:30:29 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12103705-anti-bullying-for-all-not-just-for-some.htmlFoster City, CA - The Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) has been re-introduced. S.403 was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:07:44 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12099938-naafa-releases-schedule-of-events-for-its-2013-annual-convention-expo.htmlFoster City, CA – NAAFA, the civil rights organization working for Equality at Every Size, has released the "Schedule of Events" for its upcoming 2013 Annual Convention & Expo, being held on July 25-29, 2013 at the Westin Hotel, Casino & Spa,...Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:27:50 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12091122-naafas-going-to-vegas-in-2013.htmlNAAFA, the preeminent civil rights organization working to end discrimination against people of large body size, is taking its annual convention to Las Vegas. This year’s theme is “Promoting Equality: All Sizes Welcome!”Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:48:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12090600-stop-the-fat-letters-in-massachusetts.htmlNAAFA supports the passing of MA House Bill H.2024 which would put an end to the “fat” letters being sent to the parents of children in Massachusetts. Other such attempts have proven non-productive, even damaging.Sat, 02 Mar 2013 07:53:01 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12079601-mariano-and-reed-added-to-the-ranks-of-shame-police.htmlMariano and Reed’s recent cutting remarks in the media were intended to publicly embarrass Gov. Christie and Ms. McCarthy. Public fat shaming does no good and only leads to stigma and discrimination.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:39:26 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12066291-iceland-puts-the-freeze-on-weight-discrimination.htmlNAAFA proudly supports Iceland’s adoption of a new constitution which includes body weight as part of their protected classes.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:36:04 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12053627-the-biggest-loser-promotes-the-bullying-cycle.htmlThe Biggest Loser is perpetuating the cycle of bullying and setting up three young teens for a lifetime of weight cycling.Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:05:13 GMT http://www.prlog.org/12039450-apa-stop-mocking-the-fat-kids.htmlDespite the APA’s resolution to encourage psychologists to challenge the disproportionate emphasis on weight reduction, the APA Monitor’s December, 2012 cover story is entitled “Preventing obesity”.Sun, 09 Dec 2012 05:03:11 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11993123-we-must-put-an-end-to-bullying.htmlNAAFA stands in support of Jennifer Livingston, a TV news anchor from Wisconsin who stood up to her bully. Good role models come in all sizes. It is time to End Bullying Now!Sun, 07 Oct 2012 03:59:15 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11964853-open-letter-to-dr-carter-of-worcester-ma.htmlDr. Carter's refusal to treat patients who weigh more than 200 pounds is simply discrimination.Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:38:44 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11947675-2012-naafa-convention-rousing-success.htmlNAAFA’s annual fund raising convention in Millbrae, CA brought together civil rights and body positive organizations who are working to change the world’s perception of body diversity.Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:06:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11935340-director-to-join-strong-screening-at-naafa-summit.htmlJulie Wyman, director of Strong!, a documentary about Olympic Champion Weightlifter Cheryl Haworth, will join post screening conversation at the 2012 NAAFA HAES Summit.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:26:18 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11908901-bullying-at-all-ages-must-end-now.htmlAmerica’s response to the bullying of Karen Klein should send a clear message to our legislators. Bullying is not okay. It is time to put an end to discrimination and bullying!Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:01:03 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11907832-naafas-2012-scholar-takes-on-the-biggest-loser.htmlThe 2012 NAAFA HAESsm Scholarship recipient, Natalie Ingraham, will focus her studies on a critical content analysis of the television show, The Biggest Loser. Natalie will be honored at the 2012 NAAFA Convention in Millbrae, CA in August.Mon, 25 Jun 2012 03:11:57 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11906372-naafa-2012-conventionhaes-summit-special.htmlNAAFA offers a $65.00 savings on their 2012 convention/HAES summit combination package now through July 4th! Don't miss the best size positive civil rights event of the year.Fri, 22 Jun 2012 03:43:53 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11885474-naafa-develops-guidelines-for-fitness-professionals.htmlNAAFA has partnered with veteran fitness expert Cinder Ernst to create guidelines for fitness professionals who serve or have interest in serving fat clients using a weight-neutral and body positive approach.Sun, 27 May 2012 22:06:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11884071-dr-debora-burgard-2012-keynote-speaker-for-naafa-2nd-haes-summit.htmlHealth At Every Size ® Pioneer Dr. Debora Burgard, PhD to be 2012 Keynote Speaker for NAAFA’s 2nd HAES Summit. Address explores the problems with the current public health approaches that target weight loss rather than health and social justice.Fri, 25 May 2012 03:23:29 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11835409-naafa-introduces-new-travel-brochure.htmlNAAFA and AAPR introduce a new brochure with tips to help improve the air travel experience for passengers of size.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:54:40 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11814744-naafa-to-award-2012-health-at-every-size-scholarship.htmlNAAFA is once again offering their HAES Scholarship to be awarded to a graduate student whose current studies focus on any of a variety of disciplines that incorporate Health At Every Size (HAES®) tenets and principles.Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:07:21 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11813674-naafa-announces-2nd-health-at-every-size-summit.htmlIn keeping with NAAFA’s ongoing commitment to eliminate size discrimination and in response to inquiries focused on health concerns, NAAFA is sponsoring our second Health At Every Size® Summit promoting Equality At Every Size(SM) with HAES.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:13:48 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11808442-hi-ho-hi-ho-stigmatizing-fat-kids-we-go.htmlNAAFA urges Disney to change the stigmatizing images used in their new Habit Heroes exhibit and on-line game. Make Disney parks happy places for ALL kids, including fat kids!Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:25:28 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11793134-naafa-to-award-plus-size-fashion-design-scholarship.htmlEncouraging student fashion designers to specialize in designing fashions for the plus-size body, NAAFA will be offering, for the third time, a $1000 scholarship to a currently enrolled design student.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:23:37 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11786934-time-for-you-to-set-standard.htmlNAAFA encourages our supporters to join with fat activists across the country who are fighting against the hateful billboard ad campaign depicting fat children in Georgia.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:57:28 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11771968-first-lady-michelle-obama-being-bullied.htmlDisparaging remarks and slurs directed at the First Lady by right wing political leaders is bullying and setting a bad example for the youth of our nation.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:49:12 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11754766-perfect-holiday-gifts-naafa-convention-package.htmlNAAFA announces our return to San Francisco for the 2012 National Fundraising Convention and introduces our SUPER EARLYBIRD SPECIAL convention package and hotel pricing.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:29:17 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11693196-healthcare-provider-guidelines-minus-the-fat-bias.htmlNAAFA introduces our Guidelines for Healthcare Providers Who Treat Fat Patients to provide education for healthcare providers to help them better understand and treat fat patients.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:51:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11687900-call-to-action-complete-the-nprapm-survey.htmlNPR and PIN are looking for input on living in a nation where 1 in 3 people are obese. We encourage people of size to share our message of Equality at Every Size!Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:38:30 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11612102-end-bullying-now-press-conference.htmlNAAFA will host a press conference at the National Press Club to discuss an egregious oversight in the Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2010 (SSIA) and what can be done to prevent fat children from being omitted from anti-bullying protections.Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:56:11 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11587030-kidnapping-next-new-diet-fad.htmlNAAFA challenges Dr. Ludwig and his Harvard colleagues to take a HAES (Heath at Every Size) approach rather than kidnap two million children from their parents.Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:27:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11585491-enter-the-end-bullying-now-contest.htmlThe End Bullying Now! Contest begins tomorrow. Submit your video entries starting Friday, July 15, 2011 thru Sunday, July 31, 2011 to win great prizes and gain national exposureFri, 15 Jul 2011 00:27:06 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11577377-end-bullying-now-contest.htmlNAAFA’s going back to The Hill and we want to take with us messages from the kids who are being bullied the most. Fat kids have been left out of The Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2010!Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:28:48 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11514423-naafas-memorial-day-blow-out.htmlNAAFA has slashed the price of their annual fund raising convention. For 72 hours only, save $79.00, the price of one room night at the Washington Dulles Westin.Fri, 27 May 2011 23:47:28 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11508198-naafa-wants-you-to-know.htmlNAAFA needs your help in changing the perceptions about fat children. Help with the printing of the NAAFA Child Advocacy Toolkit by donating today.Tue, 24 May 2011 21:50:09 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11496235-legislative-action-alert-immediate-action-needed-help-stop-the-bullying.htmlWeight and height are missing from the proposed Safe Schools Improvement Act 2010. Multiple studies indicate that fat children are the group being most bullied! Help change this act now before it becomes law.Tue, 17 May 2011 23:24:28 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11494154-join-naafa-in-the-do-one-thing-for-diversity-and-inclusion-campaign-on-may-21-2011.htmlNAAFA joins the United Nation’s efforts to advocate for diversity and inclusion by becoming part of the “Do One Thing for Diversity and Inclusion Campaign”.Tue, 17 May 2011 03:16:12 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11490552-model-anti-obesity-program-gets-an.htmlArkansas’ weight loss centered programs for children have failed. NAAFA offers an alternative in a new groundbreaking toolkit that will help parents, educators and caregivers understand how to help without doing harm.Sun, 15 May 2011 05:57:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11483922-naafas-advisory-board-goes-global.htmlNAAFA announces an addition to their Advisory Board, the prestigious Lily O'Hara, MPH, Section Head of Health Promotion at the Health Authority of Abu Dhabu, United Arab Emirates and Adjunct Lecturer at University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia.Wed, 11 May 2011 03:46:31 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11451090-naafa-introduces-child-advocacy-toolkit.htmlNAAFA’s Child Advocacy Toolkitsm has been designed to create a paradigm shift in how we think about children’s health, to shift the focus from the war on childhood obesity to a health-centered focus embracing children of all sizes.Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:10:45 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11448613-naafa-to-award-2011-health-at-every-size-haes-scholarship.htmlNAAFA is once again offering its HAES Scholarship to encourage further study across disciplines that incorporate Health At Every Size (HAES) tenets and principles and to support civil right efforts to end size discrimination and bias.Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:22:11 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11440026-naafa-to-award-plus-size-fashion-design-scholarship.htmlEncouraging student fashion designers to specialize in designing fashions for the plus-size body, NAAFA will be awarding their second annual $1000 scholarship to a currently enrolled design student.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:42:49 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11424105-arizona-governor-shows-bias-against-poorest-in-state.htmlArizona Gov. Brewer is bias and misguided. State considers inflicting the state’s poorest, Medicaid patients, with $50 tax for being heavy or smoking.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:59:14 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11379335-new-anti-bullying-act-missing-few-teeth.htmlThe new SSIA prohibits bullying and harassment for some but why are weight and height missing? Multiple studies indicate that fat children are the group being most bullied!Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:20:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11370190-fat-kids-in-georgia-portrayed-as-criminals.htmlGeorgia Children’s Health Alliance billboard campaign targeting fat children will do more harm than good! Healthy habits are good for EVERYONE, no matter what their size.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:01:58 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11275241-naafas-2011-convention-registration-now-open.htmlNAAFA returns to Washington, DC for our annual fund raising convention. The focus in 2011 will be to prepare NAAFA members to visit key representatives and organizations to present our case for changing this country's anti-discrimination laws.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:50:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11246931-weight-loss-focused-healthcare-proves-ineffective-in-latest-studies.htmlNewly published paper shows that weight loss is a common route to weight gain and worsened health. Healthcare focused on weight is harmful.Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:30:42 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11228566-naafa-goes-back-to-the-hill.htmlNAAFA’s annual fund raising convention returns to Washington, DC bringing together size acceptance advocates from all over the world who are working to end discrimination against fat people.Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:22:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11083075-wrong-turn-in-arizona.htmlNAAFA disagrees with the approach being taken by the Unified School District of Flagstaff, AZ. Targeting an entire segment of the student population only serves to stigmatize those students.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 03:09:41 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10980733-naafa-is-proud-to-support-dr-regina-benjamin.htmlNAAFA proudly supports U. S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin’s position that people of all sizes and weights can be healthy and fit. Nutritious food and enjoyable exercise is good for every body.Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:31:05 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10888785-naafa-applauds-michigan-judges-decision.htmlNAAFA applauds Michigan Judge Peter Maceroni’s decision to allow an employment discrimination suit against Hooters of Roseville to proceed. Weight discrimination is as prevalent as racial and gender discrimination according to Yale UniversityThu, 26 Aug 2010 20:31:38 GMT