Verified MuckRock request ID 175211

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) Freedom Of Information Act FOIA Records (Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut)

Office of the Attorney General - Connecticut · Connecticut

Request ID175211
StatusAwaiting Appeal
Submitted2024-10-24 15:12:40.145095+00:00
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RequesterDavid Medeiros
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FOIA Representatives and Supervisory Officers Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO)] 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 2, Hartford, CT 06103 Subject: FOIA Request for Records and Communications Related to David Medeiros, ABI Resources, ADA Accommodations, and Whistleblower Complaints under Federal and State FOIA Laws Dear FOIA Officers, Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (CT FOIA) and federal FOIA laws (5 U.S.C. § 552), I am submitting this request to obtain all records, communications, and documents related to David Medeiros, ABI Resources, ADA accommodations, and whistleblower activities. The request covers records maintained by your agency and any other state or federal entities over the past five years. Additionally, I am requesting the accommodation of email-only communication, per my prior requests and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please ensure all responses are sent to my email at AABIWR@live.com, without the use of portals, external links, or phone communications. Records Requested: Communications Between CHRO and Other Agencies: All internal and external communications (including emails, letters, memos, meeting notes, and text messages) between CHRO and the following entities that mention or relate to David Medeiros, ABI Resources, ADA accommodations, or whistleblower complaints: Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut (BIAC) Connecticut Office of the Ombudsman (COU) Connecticut Appropriations Committee Any communications or discussions regarding investigations, actions, or policies concerning David Medeiros or ABI Resources, particularly regarding ADA accommodations and whistleblower protections. Meeting Records, Emails, and Internal Reports: All meeting records, notes, agendas, or summaries where David Medeiros or ABI Resources was discussed, including any reference to Medicaid, ADA accommodation requests or whistleblower complaints. All internal reports or documents generated by your agency or other state/federal agencies that reference or concern David Medeiros or ABI Resources, with a focus on ADA compliance and whistleblower protections. Names and Contact Information of Public Employees: The names, titles, and contact information (email addresses, phone numbers, and job titles) of all public employees from CHRO, DSS, DCP, CGA, BIAC, COU, or other agencies who have handled, investigated, or discussed complaints, ADA accommodation requests, or whistleblower complaints related to David Medeiros or ABI Resources. Requested Format: Please provide all requested records in electronic format (PDF preferred) and send them via email to AABIWR@live.com. Fee Waiver Request: I request a waiver of all fees associated with this request, as the information is in the public interest and pertains to matters of civil rights, ADA accommodations, and whistleblower protections. Expedited Processing Request: In light of ongoing legal and administrative matters involving ADA accommodations and whistleblower complaints, I request expedited processing under both federal FOIA laws (5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(E)) and any corresponding Connecticut state laws. Thank you for your attention to this request. I expect a response within the statutory timeframe as prescribed by state and federal FOIA laws. Should any clarification be necessary, please contact me via email at AABIWR@live.com. Sincerely, David Medeiros Founder, ABI Resources Email: AABIWR@live.com

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165 Capitol Avenue 
Hartford, Connecticut 06106 
 
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer 
 
 
October 30, 2024 
 
By Email- 175211-62563444@requests.muckrock.com 
 
David Medeiros 
MuckRock News 
Dept. MR 175211 
263 Huntington Avenue 
Boston, MA  02115 
          
 
Re:         Freedom of Information request – CHRO, Whistleblower, ADA Accommodations, etc. 
 
Dear David Medeiros: 
 
This Office acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information request received in this office via 
fax on October 24, 2024,  and again on October 30, 2024. On October 25, 2024, w e acknowledged 
receipt of your prior Freedom of Information request regarding documents concerning the Medicaid 
ABI Waiver Program, and we are in the process of searching for responsive documents. In this present 
request, you have requested records and communications involving CHRO, Whist leblower 
Complaints, ADA accommodations, and ABI Resources.   Please be advised that we have no 
documents responsive to this specifi c request. As  previously stated, we are still searching for 
documents regarding the ABI Waiver Program  as requested by you in the previous  request 
(AD2414036).  
 
Thank you. 
 
 
 
 
Very truly yours, 
 
     
Antoria D. Howard 
 
Antoria D. Howard 
 
   
ANTORIA D. HOWARD  
ASSISTANT DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL 
 
 
 
Phone: 860-808-  
 Fax: 860-808- 
5318 
5387

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