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DREDF Issues Statement On Court Decision In California Euthanasia Case

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DREDF Applauds District Court Decision Dismissing Complaint Seeking To Eliminate Fundamental Protections in California’s End of Life Options Act DREDF applauds the June 22, 2022, decision by federal district court Judge Vince Chhabria to dismiss the complaint in Shavelson v. California Department of Health Care Services, a case that seeks to eliminate the self-administration requirement … Continue reading DREDF Issues Statement On Court Decision In California Euthanasia Case →

Anita Cameron: Health Disparities and Medical Abuse: Why Blacks Shouldn’t Support Assisted Suicide

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As the Juneteenth celebrations approach, it’s important to know and understand racial disparities in healthcare, the impact it has on the Black community and why Black people, particularly disabled people, must fight against doctor assisted suicide. There is a long and shocking history of medical abuse and experiments on the Black community,[1]fueled by racism and … Continue reading Anita Cameron: Health Disparities and Medical Abuse: Why Blacks Shouldn’t Support Assisted Suicide →

Jules Good: NDY Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Every year on June 15th, the USC Center for Elder Justice leads people and organizations across the globe in spreading awareness about elder abuse. The World Health Organization defines elder abuse as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes … Continue reading Jules Good: NDY Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day →

Jensen Caraballo: Assisted Suicide Laws Are Dangerous

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According to a 2013 Pew Research Center study, 65% of the Latino community is against assisted suicide. That’s more than half of the Latino community. We understand how dangerous these practices are. But I would like to see the entire community against assisted suicide. Have you heard of the Disability perspective? I am going to … Continue reading Jensen Caraballo: Assisted Suicide Laws Are Dangerous →

Muster Our Voices and Social Media To Oppose Assisted Suicide In Massachusetts!

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Protect Disabled Lives in Massachusetts: Oppose S.1384/ H.2381, which would legalize assisted suicide & risk the lives of disabled people. Use this FORM to send the message to the MA Joint Committee on Health Care Financing that these bills must not pass! Social Media Templates and Post Ideas HASHTAGS Use these hashtags on your posts … Continue reading Muster Our Voices and Social Media To Oppose Assisted Suicide In Massachusetts! →