Jose Michael Gonzalez: The CHRO Staff Member Who Received the Protected Escalation and Ensured It Went Nowhere How the CHRO Recipient of Multiple Urgent ADA/Retaliation Filings Maintained the Administrative Firewall Against a Protected Whistleblower Complaint

Jose Michael Gonzalez: The CHRO Staff Member Who Received the Protected Escalation and Ensured It Went Nowhere How the CHRO Recipient of Multiple Urgent ADA/Retaliation Filings Maintained the Administrative Firewall Against a Protected Whistleblower Complaint Disclaimer: This article is based on forensic evidence from the “Medeiros Archive” (2015–2026, including timestamped emails, read receipts, server logs, and delivery confirmations), public records, official CHRO statements, whistleblower testimony, and my personal experiences as a TBI survivor and advocate. It is intended to highlight what I believe are systemic failures in Connecticut’s civil rights enforcement patterns of evidence concealment, procedural manipulation, and institutional barriers that undermine due process, ADA compliance, and democratic accountability. All statements are protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as free speech on matters of public concern. It is not intended to defame any individual but to share my truthful account, call for accountability and reform, and encourage independent verification of facts. Readers are encouraged to verify facts independently through sources like the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities website, public records databases (e.g., CT Judicial Branch, MuckRock), and related legal analyses from organizations such as the ACLU of Connecticut, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, or the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports on administrative transparency. Any interpretations or analyses presented here are opinion-based and derived from documented interactions; they do not constitute legal advice. If you have experienced similar issues with civil rights complaints or evidence handling, consult a qualified attorney specializing in ADA and whistleblower law. This disclosure ensures full transparency and protects against misinterpretation, emphasizing that the focus is on systemic reform rather than personal vendetta. The Facts: Who, What, When, Where, and How Jose Michael Gonzalez is a staff member at the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). His email (josemichael.gonzalez@ct.gov) was used as a direct recipient for formal complaints and urgent escalations, placing him in the chain of custody for intake and routing of civil rights filings, including those alleging ADA Title II violations and retaliation in the ABI Waiver program. Who: Jose Michael Gonzalez, CHRO staff member, Hartford, CT. Contact: josemichael.gonzalez@ct.gov What: Gonzalez received the original December 16, 2023 complaint (CHRO No. 2410220) and the November 18, 2025 Urgent Escalation detailing disability discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and CHRO’s own failures yet took no action to log, investigate, assign a case number, or escalate it. When: Original complaint delivered and read on December 16, 2023 at 9:20 AM; Urgent Escalation delivered and read on November 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM and 12:56 PM no follow-up, no case assignment, no resolution visible in the record. Where: CHRO email system (Capitol/Eastern Region routing) the exact point where federal-notice evidence for nationwide waiver fraud and CHRO self-retaliation was received but never processed. How: Through receipt without action, failure to docket or investigate, and non-escalation despite explicit references to ADA Title II, whistleblower retaliation, and federal escalation. Legal how: Violates CGS §46a-83 (mandatory service timelines) and 18 U.S.C. §1519 (spoliation in federal matters). Policy how: Creates the administrative firewall that prevents evidence from reaching federal investigators. Ethical how: As a direct recipient in the intake chain, he had responsibility for preserving and acting on protected disclosures. Forensic how: Read receipts confirm delivery and opening, followed by complete silence and no case number ever issued. Nuances: “Received and read, but no action” is the chosen mechanism silence becomes concealment. Implications: National identical receipt-without-action failures in state civil rights agencies prevent exposure of HCBS waiver fraud in every state. Edge Case: Multi-agency complaints (DSS/CHRO self-complaint) fall through cracks, rendering federal referrals moot. Related Consideration: Ties to Supremacy Clause violations when state actors block federal notice of Medicaid violations. The Personal Impact: How It Affected Me Living with a TBI feels like your brain is wrapped in fog some days, making it hard to keep track of conversations, details, or deadlines without reliable tools and accommodations to help. Jose Michael Gonzalez’s receipt of the urgent escalation without any follow-up left me without fair recourse for documented ADA violations and retaliation by CHRO itself. Being met with silence after confirmed delivery made me feel small, unheard, and deliberately marginalized in a system designed to protect rights. It ramped up my stress to debilitating levels, triggering cognitive fatigue, physical exhaustion, emotional strain, and exacerbated symptoms like memory lapses and headaches that stole precious time I could have spent healing, supporting my family, advocating for others, or running ABI Resources effectively. As someone who started ABI Resources to support people like me with brain injuries building free online systems to guide families through trauma and connect them to resources this hit hardest, making it tougher to stand up for the community and turning what should be a protective system into one that actively erases survivors. On top of that, the lack of response felt like a profound personal betrayal, as if my voice as a taxpayer and survivor didn’t matter in the eyes of the very staff member who opened the message. Effects: On Vulnerable Populations, ABI Resources, and the Constitution On Vulnerable Populations If this happened to me someone with a TBI who can still document, fight, build archives, and escalate complaints with timestamps, metadata, and federal CCs imagine the impact on those with severe disabilities, low-income families, the elderly, or non-English-speaking households who lack my resources. They are often too overwhelmed, too cognitively exhausted, or too isolated to challenge the system. Many do not have the time to spend hours navigating bureaucratic mazes while dealing with daily survival needs like medical appointments, caregiving, or simply getting through the day. Their energy is depleted by chronic health conditions, leaving little strength for prolonged battles against agencies. Skills for self-advocacy writing detailed complaints, understanding legal jargon, attaching evidence, or tracking read receipts are often missing due to limited education, cognitive impairments, or language barriers. Money is a barrier too; without funds for lawyers, notaries, scanners, or even reliable transportation to offices, they cannot pursue justice. Tools like reliable internet, computers, or screen readers are out of reach for those in poverty or rural areas, making online filings impossible. When a CHRO staff member like Jose Michael Gonzalez receives an urgent escalation of an ADA/retaliation complaint and takes no action, these vulnerable people have no recourse. The complaint never enters the docket. There is no case number, no investigator, no acknowledgment only silence. They end up silenced, with discrimination going unaddressed, perpetuating harm across generations. For instance, blocked providers mean fewer services for the disabled, amplifying isolation and health declines for those least able to fight back. Expert policy analyses from the Bazelon Center on Olmstead violations note this creates “institutional bias” favoring containment over community integration. Nuances: Not all vulnerable are disabled low-income families face similar barriers. Implications: National, as CT’s patterns mirror GAO findings on civil rights complaint processing gaps harming beneficiaries. Edge Case: Elderly in “protection gap” (pre-65) doubly vulnerable. Related Consideration: Ties to Section 504 Rehab Act grievances, often closed without action. On ABI Resources Help for people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) is already scarce, often paid for by federal programs like Medicaid. When a CHRO staff member receives a protected escalation documenting retaliation, steering, ghost registries, and fraud but takes no action, it lets the entire system go uninvestigated. Funds shift from actual support to hiding mistakes and protecting insiders. This hurts groups like ABI Resources, cutting off fair chances to help survivors get back on their feet, starving programs of reimbursements, and leaving them underfed while favoring politically connected entities. Expert economic reasoning from CBO reports on Medicaid waste highlights how suppression diverts billions nationally. Nuances: Receipt-without-action is the chosen mechanism, but the impact is the same as active concealment. Implications: Forces independent providers out, reducing choice (42 U.S.C. §1396a(a)(23)). Edge Case: Small agencies collapse under sustained retaliation. Related Consideration: Ties to dossier’s “Stabilization Trap” debt cycles. On the Constitution and America This goes against the heart of the U.S. Constitution, especially the 1st Amendment’s protection of petition rights and the 14th Amendment’s call for fair treatment and equal protection for everyone. It ignores rules under the ADA and other laws meant to ensure state services are open to all, including those with disabilities. America is supposed to stand on fairness and accountability, but when a CHRO staff member receives an urgent escalation of an ADA/retaliation complaint and takes no action, it chips away at trust in our leaders and dims the promise of justice. With federal money in the mix (Medicaid), it’s a letdown to people all over the country who pay into these systems. As an American taxpayer, I’m funding this office to protect rights, yet Jose Michael Gonzalez, a state official paid by my taxes, turned it against me. That’s a glaring conflict of interest: he’s supposed to help citizens like me by ensuring the complaint is processed, but instead, he used the system I help pay for to silence my complaint and block oversight. Why would I pay taxes to fund attacks on myself? His role backed this up, creating a web of self-protection where state insiders shield corruption, all on the public’s dime. Expert constitutional analyses from SCOTUS (e.g., Lane v. Tennessee on access rights) and ACLU note this as state nullification of federal law (Supremacy Clause). Nuances: Staff receipt role makes betrayal deliberate. Implications: Erodes democracy, per Harvard Law Review on agency capture. Edge Case: Credentialed officers evade ethics codes. Related Consideration: Calls for federal intervention (DOJ/HHS OIG). The Bigger Picture: From Real Suffering to National Corruption This isn’t just one CHRO staff member’s failure. It’s woven into a broken setup spanning decades, where protected disclosures about Medicaid HCBS/ABI waiver fraud and ADA violations are received but never acted upon at the intake level before they can reach federal review. On a personal level, it causes deep, real suffering for people like me, shutting down voices, denying basic needs, and exacerbating disabilities through stress and exhaustion. Stepping back, it saps away money meant for real help, with huge sums lost to waste, favoritism, and unchecked theft billions nationally per CBO estimates. At the widest view, it tarnishes what America stands for, making ideals like freedom, fairness, and justice feel hollow when CHRO staff like Jose Michael Gonzalez maintain the machinery of concealment. Jose Michael Gonzalez’s receipt without action shows a deep lack of heart and integrity; if he sees this and wakes up, maybe things can shift. Until then, everyone deserves to know the truth: it’s a betrayal of those who need protection the most, funded by taxpayers like me who expect better from CHRO staff. Expert forensic reasoning from FBI integrity guidelines views this as “misprision” enabler. Nuances: Staff role provides deniability. Implications: National model for civil rights suppression. Edge Case: Digital deletions amplify in post-2024 federal reporting era. Related Consideration: Ties to RICO enterprise (dossier). Call to Awareness By sharing this, I’m using my right under the Constitution to speak out against wrongdoing. The setup that let this happen needs to change, or it’ll keep wounding those who can’t defend themselves. If you’re reading this, picture it happening to you or someone you love demand that civil rights commissions actually protect rights. Contact legislators for CHRO reform; file your own complaints; support transparency and whistleblower protection bills. A Prayer for Release and Wisdom In this moment of reflection, I offer these words as a prayer for healing and clarity: May we always speak with honesty and compassion, choosing words that build rather than break, for truth is our greatest strength. Let us remember not to internalize the actions of others, recognizing that their choices reflect their own path, not our worth. We release the habit of jumping to conclusions, instead seeking understanding with an open heart. And in all things, may we give our fullest effort, knowing that perfection lies in the trying. Through forgiveness, I let go of the suffering that binds me, not for their sake, but for my own freedom, releasing the hold of past wrongs so that peace can flow in. If someone offers a gift we do not wish to accept, it remains theirs alone. In the same way, when pain or suffering is extended toward us, we can choose to refuse it, leaving it with its source while we walk forward unburdened. Amen. David Medeiros January 29, 2026 EVT-2023-12-15-DELAY (The 262-Day Service Gap) EVT-2025-11-18-DELETE (The Spoliation Event) 2023 Whistleblower Medicaid 11.18.2025 Urgent Escalation Delivery & Read Receipts (Jose Michael Gonzalez) 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Gonzalez, Jose Michael ​You​ Your message To: Gonzalez, Jose Michael Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:56:35 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) was read on Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:51:40 AM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Gonzalez, Jose Michael ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: Gonzalez, Jose Michael Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:14:12 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) was read on Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:25:25 AM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). CHRO.Capitol ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Capitol Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:14:12 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) was read on Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:12:02 AM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). CHRO.Capitol ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Capitol Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:56:35 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) was read on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 4:05:44 AM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:21:29 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:56:35 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:37 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:56:35 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:37 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:56:35 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:37 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:56:35 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:37 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:56:35 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:37 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:56:35 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:37 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:36 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:35 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:36 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:36 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:20:35 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:17:57 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:17:57 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:17:57 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:17:18 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:17:18 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:17:18 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:14:12 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 6:17:18 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. postmaster@outlook.com ​CHRO.Capitol@ct.gov;​CHRO.Eastern@ct.gov;​josemichael.gonzalez@ct.gov;​cheryl.sharp@ct.gov;​tanya.hughes@ct.gov​ Delivery to these recipients or groups is complete, but no delivery notification was sent by the destination server: CHRO.Capitol@ct.gov (CHRO.Capitol@ct.gov) CHRO.Eastern@ct.gov (CHRO.Eastern@ct.gov) josemichael.gonzalez@ct.gov (josemichael.gonzalez@ct.gov) cheryl.sharp@ct.gov (cheryl.sharp@ct.gov) tanya.hughes@ct.gov (tanya.hughes@ct.gov) Subject: Re: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365 ​CHRO.Capitol@ct.gov;​CHRO.Eastern@ct.gov;​josemichael.gonzalez@ct.gov;​tanya.hughes@ct.gov;​cheryl.sharp@ct.gov​ Formal Federal Notice of Individual Accountability You are personally named in this matter. Your actions are not shielded by agency instruction or internal hierarchy. Federal law places responsibility on the individual when conduct involves obstruction, retaliation, or denial of rights in a Medicaid funded program. Deleting a federally relevant communication without opening it is part of a documented pattern. That pattern aligns with the statutory elements of obstruction and retaliation under ADA Title Two, Section 504, 42 USC 1983, and 18 USC 1513. Each statute attaches to the individual actor, not only the agency. The federal government evaluates individual conduct when a disabled whistleblower attempts to communicate and a state employee avoids mandatory duties. Your decision to remove the communication is recorded by the system. That record establishes knowledge and refusal. It also confirms your personal participation in the obstruction of access for a disabled participant in a federally financed program. This is not insulated by an instruction from a supervisor. Federal oversight bodies do not accept internal directives as a defense. They evaluate the conduct of each named official. You are within federal jurisdiction. You are on notice that the record you created will be reviewed for compliance with civil rights statutes and Medicaid program requirements. Continued avoidance will be treated as individual noncompliance. The federal government holds each named employee accountable for their own actions. Best regards, David Medeiros ABI Resources Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury ABI Waiver Program Provider Honor all, Be the best. NOTE: This e-mail may contain sensitive and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure, or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, all data of a private nature must be protected from unauthorized disclosure. Rise Above Challenges ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365 ​CHRO.Capitol@ct.gov;​CHRO.Eastern@ct.gov;​josemichael.gonzalez@ct.gov;​tanya.hughes@ct.gov;​cheryl.sharp@ct.gov​ 11.18.2025 Urgent Escalation ADA/Retaliation Complaint Unanswered (Requesting CHRO Action) To: Kellye Hudson (CHRO Eastern Region) Cc: CHRO Deputy Director (Office of Cheryl Sharp), Other Relevant CHRO Officials Dear Ms. Hudson and all CHRO Leadership, I am writing to urgently follow up on my disability discrimination/whistleblower retaliation complaint submitted to CHRO (Eastern Region) in November and December 2023. To date, I have not received any confirmation or case number. I am escalating this matter because the lack of response from CHRO violates my rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Connecticut law. My complaint involves the Department of Social Services and a DSS official (Christine Weston) who denied me reasonable accommodations and retaliated against me after I raised concerns about possible Medicaid fraud in the ABI Waiver program. These issues fall under CHRO’s jurisdiction: **ADA Title II** requires CHRO to ensure accessible, nondiscriminatory services to complainants with disabilities (42 U.S.C. §12132). Failing to even acknowledge a complaint from a person with a disability can constitute a denial of access. **Connecticut General Statutes §46a58 and §46a64** prohibit deprivation of rights and discrimination in public services. My attempts to seek redress have effectively been ignored, which is a serious concern under these statutes. Additionally, **Conn. Gen. Stat. §3151m** (Whistleblower Protection) protects me from retaliation for reporting alleged Medicaid fraud and abuse. The silence and inaction could be viewed as part of a broader pattern of retaliation. I have attached a comprehensive advocacy packet which includes a timeline of my communications with CHRO, copies of my submissions, and relevant statutory references. The packet also outlines how this matter will be escalated to state and federal authorities if it remains unresolved. **Requested Action:** Please confirm receipt of this email and provide a CHRO case number for my complaint by within 7 days. I request that an investigator be assigned and that I be informed of the next steps in the CHRO process. If additional information is needed from me to move forward, I am ready to provide it. I trust that CHRO, as Connecticut’s civil rights agency, will take this escalation seriously. An prompt and substantive response will help restore my confidence that my rights are being protected. Conversely, continued inaction may compel me to seek intervention from the Governor’s Office or the U.S. Department of Justice, which I hope will not be necessary. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your reply. Sincerely, David Medeiros Complainant / Founder, ABI Resources LLC Email: AABIWR@live.com | Phone: 8609420365 Best regards, David Medeiros ABI Resources Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury ABI Waiver Program Provider Honor all, Be the best. NOTE: This e-mail may contain sensitive and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure, or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, all data of a private nature must be protected from unauthorized disclosure. Rise Above Challenges Sharp, Cheryl ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Thank you for your email I will be out of the office from 10/2/25 - 11/27/25. In my absence, please contact my Executive Secretary Kellye Hudson at Kellye.Hudson@ct.gov with any questions. Thank you www.ct.gov/chro Attorney Cheryl A. Sharp Deputy Executive Director Executive Office Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities 450 Columbus Blvd Ste 2 Hartford CT 06103 | AA/EOE C: (959) 282-5740 | Cheryl.Sharp@ct.gov ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365 ​CHRO.Capitol@ct.gov;​CHRO.Eastern@ct.gov;​josemichael.gonzalez@ct.gov;​tanya.hughes@ct.gov;​cheryl.sharp@ct.gov​ Best regards, David Medeiros ABI Resources Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury ABI Waiver Program Provider Honor all, Be the best. NOTE: This e-mail may contain sensitive and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this email in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure, or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden. Under the Privacy Act of 1974, all data of a private nature must be protected from unauthorized disclosure. Rise Above Challenges From: ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365 Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2023 9:09 AM To: CHRO.Capitol@ct.gov ; CHRO.Eastern@ct.gov ; josemichael.gonzalez@ct.gov ; tanya.hughes@ct.gov ; cheryl.sharp@ct.gov Subject: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Date: 12/16/2023. 2 documents are attached to this email.              Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Capitol Region Office 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 2 Hartford, CT 06103-1835 Subject: Complaint Against and Request for Investigation Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services CHRO No. 2410220 EEOC No. N/A Dear Sir/Madam, I, David Medeiros, a brain injury survivor and whistleblower, hereby file a formal complaint against the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) for disability discrimination and whistleblower retaliation. It has come to my attention that CHRO is engaging in practices that undermine my rights for accommodation and ability to self-advocate. CHRO has been presenting and documenting false information as fact, manipulating and misinforming facts, and hindering my pursuit of justice. These actions appear to be a deliberate attempt to use my disability against me, thereby protecting the interests of the State of Connecticut. Moreover, CHRO has failed to provide necessary accommodations, slowing and complicating the process for justice. This lack of accommodation and the purposeful obfuscation of processes directly violate my rights under federal and state disability laws. Additionally, there is a concerning discrepancy in CHRO's documentation, specifically regarding the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Social Services. Despite Andrea Barton Reeves being announced as the Commissioner by Governor Ned Lamont, in 2022. CHRO's documentation fails to recognize this change and in fact is addressed to Dr. Deidre S. Gifford, who is NOT the Connecticut Department of Social Services Commissioner. This raises serious concerns about the accuracy and credibility of CHRO's records and processes. Addressing Disability Accommodations: I wish to highlight the essential requirement for reasonable accommodations for my disability, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Connecticut state laws. The failure of the CHRO to provide these necessary accommodations has significantly impeded my ability to participate fairly in my case, thus exacerbating the challenges posed by my disability. Identifying Systemic Issues: Furthermore, it appears there are systemic issues within the CHRO that have contributed to the discrimination and retaliation I've faced. These include possible patterns of bias against individuals with disabilities and whistleblowers, as well as procedural inconsistencies. Addressing these systemic issues is crucial not only for the resolution of my case but also to ensure equitable treatment of all individuals interacting with the CHRO. I request a thorough investigation into these matters by both the CHRO and the Department of Justice. It is imperative that these violations of state and federal disability laws and whistleblower protections be addressed and rectified immediately. I request your assistance in ensuring fair treatment and accommodations, which are crucial for my effective communication and participation in these matters. Additionally, I seek guidance and support from the state government to uphold my rights to self-advocate, both as an individual with a disability, a whistleblower, and as a business owner. It is imperative that government entities respect and facilitate the participation of individuals like me in matters affecting our lives and businesses. I am committed to advocating for transparency and accountability, and I believe the government's intervention is crucial in rectifying the current situation. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best regards, David Medeiros ABI Resources Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury ABI Waiver Program Support Provider CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2023 2:09:46 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:14:15 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2023 2:09:46 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 2:48:08 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Eastern ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Eastern Subject: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2023 2:09:46 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik was deleted without being read on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 2:47:33 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik. CHRO.Capitol ​ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365​ Your message To: CHRO.Capitol Subject: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2023 9:09:46 AM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) was read on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 9:37:16 AM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). 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State of CT, Department of Social Services postmaster@ct.gov ​postmaster@ct.gov​ Your message has been delivered to the following recipients: tanya.hughes@ct.gov (tanya.hughes@ct.gov) Subject: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services postmaster@ct.gov ​postmaster@ct.gov​ Your message has been delivered to the following recipients: cheryl.sharp@ct.gov (cheryl.sharp@ct.gov) Subject: 12.16.2023 NEW Complaint Against Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services ABI RESOURCES 860 942-0365 ​CHRO.Capitol@ct.gov;​CHRO.Eastern@ct.gov;​josemichael.gonzalez@ct.gov;​tanya.hughes@ct.gov;​cheryl.sharp@ct.gov​ Date: 12/16/2023. 2 documents are attached to this email.              Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Capitol Region Office 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 2 Hartford, CT 06103-1835 Subject: Complaint Against and Request for Investigation Connecticut CHRO for Disability Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliations. RE: David Medeiros v. State of CT, Department of Social Services CHRO No. 2410220 EEOC No. N/A Dear Sir/Madam, I, David Medeiros, a brain injury survivor and whistleblower, hereby file a formal complaint against the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) for disability discrimination and whistleblower retaliation. It has come to my attention that CHRO is engaging in practices that undermine my rights for accommodation and ability to self-advocate. CHRO has been presenting and documenting false information as fact, manipulating and misinforming facts, and hindering my pursuit of justice. These actions appear to be a deliberate attempt to use my disability against me, thereby protecting the interests of the State of Connecticut. Moreover, CHRO has failed to provide necessary accommodations, slowing and complicating the process for justice. This lack of accommodation and the purposeful obfuscation of processes directly violate my rights under federal and state disability laws. Additionally, there is a concerning discrepancy in CHRO's documentation, specifically regarding the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Social Services. Despite Andrea Barton Reeves being announced as the Commissioner by Governor Ned Lamont, in 2022. CHRO's documentation fails to recognize this change and in fact is addressed to Dr. Deidre S. Gifford, who is NOT the Connecticut Department of Social Services Commissioner. This raises serious concerns about the accuracy and credibility of CHRO's records and processes. Addressing Disability Accommodations: I wish to highlight the essential requirement for reasonable accommodations for my disability, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Connecticut state laws. The failure of the CHRO to provide these necessary accommodations has significantly impeded my ability to participate fairly in my case, thus exacerbating the challenges posed by my disability. Identifying Systemic Issues: Furthermore, it appears there are systemic issues within the CHRO that have contributed to the discrimination and retaliation I've faced. These include possible patterns of bias against individuals with disabilities and whistleblowers, as well as procedural inconsistencies. Addressing these systemic issues is crucial not only for the resolution of my case but also to ensure equitable treatment of all individuals interacting with the CHRO. I request a thorough investigation into these matters by both the CHRO and the Department of Justice. It is imperative that these violations of state and federal disability laws and whistleblower protections be addressed and rectified immediately. I request your assistance in ensuring fair treatment and accommodations, which are crucial for my effective communication and participation in these matters. Additionally, I seek guidance and support from the state government to uphold my rights to self-advocate, both as an individual with a disability, a whistleblower, and as a business owner. It is imperative that government entities respect and facilitate the participation of individuals like me in matters affecting our lives and businesses. I am committed to advocating for transparency and accountability, and I believe the government's intervention is crucial in rectifying the current situation. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best regards, David Medeiros ABI Resources Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury ABI Waiver Program Support Provider