British Columbia Persons With AIDS Society Newsletter Issue #93 October 1996

4 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Comments and observations on the 1996 BCPWA Society's Annual General Meeting. 5 CANADIAN AIDS SOCIETY PILL BOTTLE CAMPAIGN Advocacy campaign aimed at showing support for the renewal of the National AIDS Strategy targeted to coincide with the opening of parliament on September 16th. 6 AIDS: A HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE The Canadian Human Rights Commission. AIDS is considered a disability under the Canadian Human Rights Act. That means it is illegal for anyone within federal jurisdiction to discriminate against people because they have AIDS or are HIV positive. The Canadian Human Rights Commission investigates complaints of discrimination against people with AIDS and HIV and where there is evidence of discrimination, tries to end the discrimination and make sure the victime receives some form of compensation. 8 RUNNING THE WALK. 80 per cent of the funds required by the Complementary Health Fund (CHF) come from Walk pledges. Consider what would happen if nobody remembered to get the permits the city requires. 11 NATIONAL PLANNING FORUMS FOR AIDS/HIV RESEARCH. A consensus Statement on the Directions and Essential Requirements of HIV/AIDS Research in Canada. Summary of Recommendations. 13 BCPWA ADVOCACY UPDATE.New Developements in the Advocacy Department. Advocacy Information Line provides the latest updates on several of the major legal cases impacting the membership. Details of some more Ministry of Social Services benefits you may be entitled to including crisis grants, moving allowances and security deposits. 15 VIRAL LOAD TESTS - INTERPRETING THE RESULTS Information on the viral load tests and what the results mean. 17 TREATMENT UPDATE Weekly Fluconazole to Prevent Candida in Women. Collective Kitchens. A Natural Approach to Viral Reduction and Immunostimulation. Flu Vaccinations - The Debate Continues. Clinical Trials. Clinical Trials Looking for Participants: NAC Septra Reaction (prevention of PCP). Delavirdine + AZT. Atovaquone, pentamidine. VACOP-B chemotherapy. Fluconazole. Fluconozole vs. itraconazole. Mixed carotenoids. Nevirapine, 3TC. 22 RADIO FREE P.W.A. Humans, What a species. A look at this year's AGM ... and beyond? POSITIVELY HAPPENING. Centre pull-out section. Calling the Pacfic AIDS Resource Centre, More Place to Call, Vancouver Services, Classified, Volunteer Opportunities, Vancouver Weekly, BC Groups & Programs