Category Archives: deaf-blind

National Association of the Deaf and American Association of the Deaf-Blind Respond to Belgium’s Euthanasia of Deaf-Blind Twins

American Association of the Deaf-Blind, Belgium, deaf-blind, euthanasia, National Association of the Deaf, Our News & Commentary Blog

On Sunday, January 20th, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the American Association of the Deaf-Blind issued a joint statement in response to the euthanasia of deaf twins in Belgium who were losing their vision. From the joint statement: The National Association of the Deaf (NAD), the premier civil rights organization for deaf … Continue reading National Association of the Deaf and American Association of the Deaf-Blind Respond to Belgium’s Euthanasia of Deaf-Blind Twins →

More on Double Euthanasia in Belgium, National Federation of the Blind Reacts, and Other Suicides in the News

Aaron Swartz, Belgium, deaf-blind, devaluation, euthanasia, National Federation of the Blind, Oskar the Blind Cat, Our News & Commentary Blog, pets, reality check, suicide

The 24+ hours since I posted on the double euthanasia of two deaf men in Belgium has resulted in some developments, varied reactions, and some reflection on my own part.  My apologies if this post seems a little scattered – a little like mental  multi-colored pasta thrown against the wall –  but sometimes that’s how … Continue reading More on Double Euthanasia in Belgium, National Federation of the Blind Reacts, and Other Suicides in the News →

Belgium: “Double Euthanasia” of Deaf Twins Losing Vision and Reactions from a Deaf-Blind Blogger

Belgium, bioethics, deaf-blind, euthanasia, Our News & Commentary Blog

Over the weekend, news came out of Belgium of a grim and bizarre new “twist” in that Country’s euthanasia practice.  According to reports, two 45-year-old twins were killed by lethal injection per their request (AKA “euthanized”).  They were both deaf and it’s said they were both gradually losing their vision. From ABC News: Two deaf … Continue reading Belgium: “Double Euthanasia” of Deaf Twins Losing Vision and Reactions from a Deaf-Blind Blogger →