By Lisa Blumberg The usual line of the organizations promoting the legalization of assisted suicide (or medical aid in dying (MAiD) as they like to call it) in New York and elsewhere is as follows: the sole reason for such laws is to prevent “end of life” suffering, that the laws only apply to people … Continue reading NY Attorney Writes That NY Has A Financial Incentive To Legalize Assisted Suicide
We learned of this yesterday in a message shared by his family: It is with tremendous sadness that we share the passing of our father. Andrés passed away on the afternoon of December 1st, surrounded by his family and wrapped in love. While there will never be a time that we are ready to say … Continue reading Sad News: The Passing of Disability Rights Attorney Andres Gallegos
There’s never a dull moment in NDY’s fight against the constant messages that people are better off dead than disabled – and society is better off without us. We couldn’t do it without the active involvement of disability advocates and organizations. We may be small but, because of your efforts and support, together we are … Continue reading Please Support Not Dead Yet in the Fight for Our Lives
Alexandra is a woman in her forties who has been described as developmentally disabled and has sometimes had problems managing her budget. She cares about having a conventional appearance and her preference is for V-neck blouses. She unfortunately has early-stage breast cancer, but it could be treated in various ways. She could benefit from having … Continue reading Lisa Blumberg: Support Grows for a Bill of Rights for People with Guardians
Jules Good’s important letter below, Anorexia Is Too Complex To Be Considered For Assisted Suicide, was published yesterday, November 20, in The Washington Post!: The Nov. 2 Style article “Can anorexia ever be terminal?” discussed the use of physician-assisted suicide for anorexia patients. As a disability policy professional in recovery from anorexia, I want to … Continue reading Jules Good’s Letter On Anorexia Published In Washington Post
