Ablechild Board of Director Member and Contributor Dies November 21, 2004 

Child advocate, much loved Grandmother, and crusader against the forced labeling and drugging of children were just some of the many jobs that set Dora Meccia apart from others.  What made her distinct and an unbelievably good human being were many true qualities, which seemed to always stay with those who had the privilege of working with her over the last few years.  What we remember most about her was her dedication and compassion for all children and pursuit of children’s rights.

Over the years, Dora Meccia, never wavered when it came to fighting to protect children from forced drugging, whether it was children placed in state care or those children forced to take psychotropic drugs in order to go to school.  This unselfish drive of hers to help those unprotected and without choice, continued to grow.  At the same time, her desire to further grandparent’s rights throughout a system that many times disregarded the valuable role that grandparents can play in a child’s life, was never ending. 

Dora was a tireless advocate that relentlessly worked on getting legislative bills such as “The Child Medication Act,” passed into law.  Her determination led her to reach out to many in order to help them fight the system to protect their own children.  What saddened Dora the most were the people who contacted her that had children placed in state care, children being drugged without choice and without parental consent. You would think that hearing from so many, for so long, regarding this aspect would discourage her, but in reality it only made her more set on righting an abusive system.  

In one of her recent emails to us, Dora simply posed the question that many of the most seasoned politicians, as of yet, have failed to answer:  “Are there any means to pursue against a state agency that has allowed a 4 year old to be placed on psychotropic drugs against the wishes of the parent and legal guardian?”  This last question from Dora lingers with us and we can only hope that someday soon, it not only will be answered, but that the answer will be pursued. We also hope that someday soon, Dora’s goal, to safeguard what should be a child’s basic right, the right to grow up drug-free and healthy, will be realized. 

Our heart goes out to her family and all who knew her!

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