An Update

I would first like to thank everyone who has liked, commented upon, shared, been inspired to write their own letter/comment, etc, upon my letter to Camp Stand By Me's director. I never imagined that I would receive such a positive response. Since many of you were keen to know the follow-up action, this is what has happened since yesterday afternoon:

*I received an e-mail from the CEO of Easter Seals saying that she "will include" my e-mail "with other information that has been gathered." She also wants me to know that "some changes have already been instituted and next summer's protocols will be scrutinized before, during and after the camp season."

*Mara Mansfield, an online journalist concerned with exposing fraudulent practices of supposedly-squeaky-clean-non-profits, has included my blog post in her latest update about Camp Stand By Me. I am hardly the only one to be speaking out about the outrageous actions of this camp. I am, nonetheless, thrilled to be included in her investigation. Read her post here:http://wisdomwithaheart.blogspot.com/2013/08/embattled-camp-stand-by-me-swamped-by.html
EDIT: it appears that Mara Mansfield's blog has been wiped clean of all posts related to Camp Stand By Me.  I am going to make further inquiries and see if I can find out why.

*I have been spreading my letter through various groups for siblings of people with disabilities, and my mother has been doing likewise with groups for parents of people with disabilities. At several suggestions, I am now attempting to get in touch with media sources in western Washington, but am not really sure where to begin with that (sans sending e-mails to their generic slush-piles), so any tips would be greatly appreciated.