Category Archives: developmental disabilities

Belated Update on Wisconsin Case: ASAN Files Second Amicus Brief for NDY and 13 Other Disability Groups

February 15, 2015amicus brief, ASAN, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, developmental disabilities, Dr. Norman Fost, life-sustaining treatment, medical discrimination, protection and advocacy, WisconsinAutistic Self-Advocacy Network, Friend of the Court Brief, WisconsinDiane Coleman

[This announcement is from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and originally appeared on Feb. 2, 2015.] On Monday January 26, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Not Dead Yet, and 13 other disability rights organizations filed a second amicus brief in a case defending the rights of people with disabilities to basic medical care. Disability … Continue reading Belated Update on Wisconsin Case: ASAN Files Second Amicus Brief for NDY and 13 Other Disability Groups →

Update on Philadelphia Transplant Denial to Girl with Developmental Disabilities

January 31, 2012Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, developmental disabilities, discrimination, organ transplants, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

I’m happy to share updates on the apparent case of disability bias in a situation involving the denial of a transplant to girl with developmental disabilities, which we reported on earlier this month. First, I received this email message from the managers of wolfhirschhorn.org on January 26: Hello wolfhirschhorn.org followers:Over the course of the last … Continue reading Update on Philadelphia Transplant Denial to Girl with Developmental Disabilities →