Dear Colleen Miller,
My name is Thomas Coates. I am reaching out as someone who has worked hard to stay afloat through a long and difficult journey—filing, documenting, and advocating for my rights as a disabled individual facing employment discrimination. I am not a lawyer or public figure, but a persistent person who has tried to do everything right, often at great personal cost, simply to be treated fairly and to have my story heard.
I am attaching for your review the first part of my major legal filing, entitled:
Advocacy Edition: Comprehensive Record and Evidence Submission (Part I of II)
This document is the first of two key filings and contains the most important evidence, factual developments, and actions to date—including recent significant announcements and supporting documentation. My hope is that this will provide a clear and thorough foundation for understanding the case and for any support or guidance you may be able to offer.
Why This Matters
- Broader Impact: When advocates are aware of cases like mine, it helps ensure that important facts and standards are recognized across agencies and peer networks.
- Peer Standards: Your involvement can help hold all parties to the highest standards of compliance and fairness.
- Transparency: Cross-agency collaboration discourages procedural errors and fosters accountability.
- Support for Complainants: Having an advocate in the loop can provide protection and support, especially for those facing systemic barriers.
- Precedent and Policy Change: Well-documented cases, shared across agencies, can influence future policy and improve outcomes for others.
What I Am Requesting
With your permission, I would like to copy you on my filings and communications, including those to:
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- U.S. Department of Justice, Disability Rights Section
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Relevant federal and state courts (e.g., Eastern District of Virginia)
- Other oversight and advocacy organizations as appropriate
If you have any advice or resources, I would be grateful for your perspective. If you are willing, I would also like to keep you informed of any additional filings or developments as they occur. Thank you for your time, your work, and for considering this request.
With respect and hope,
Thomas Coates
tdcoates@gmail.com
3416 Warren Place, Apt 203
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452