Category Archives: life-ending decisions

Sad News: The Passing of Disability Rights Attorney Andres Gallegos

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

NDY Public Comment on HHS/OCR Proposed Section 504 Healthcare Regulations

Not Dead Yet has joined many disability organizations in applauding the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights for proposing critically needed rules to update and amend its Section 504 regulations in the area of healthcare. NDY’s public comment focuses primarily on the Department’s questions concerning medical treatment (Section 84.56), … Continue reading NDY Public Comment on HHS/OCR Proposed Section 504 Healthcare Regulations

Nancy Alisberg: Physician assisted suicide – second thoughts

As a February 23rd committee hearing approaches on the Connecticut assisted suicide bill, disability advocates are talking about a compelling article by a former disability protection and advocacy attorney who’s experiences changed her views about this controversial issue. Her article was published in today’s CT Mirror. Physician assisted suicide – second thoughts by Nancy Alisberg … Continue reading Nancy Alisberg: Physician assisted suicide – second thoughts

Wrongful Death & Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Filed In Michael Hickson Case

June 11, 2021 By: Andrés J. Gallegos, Jennifer M. Sender ROBBINS, SALOMON & PATT, LTD. SEEKS JUSTICE FOR MICHAEL HICKSON, FILES WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT AGAINST ST. DAVID’S SOUTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER & ITS PHYSICIANS Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. (RSP) on June 10, 2021, filed a multi-count wrongful death lawsuit against St. David’s South Austin Medical Center … Continue reading Wrongful Death & Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Filed In Michael Hickson Case

Michael Hickson’s Widow Files Civil Case Against Guardian Agency That Consented To His Death

[Press Release from the law firm involved:] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2021 Chicago, Illinois ROBBINS, SALOMON & PATT, LTD. SEEKS JUSTICE FOR MICHAEL HICKSON, FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. (RSP) on March 10, 2021, filed a lawsuit against Family Eldercare, Inc., a Texas guardianship program and two of its … Continue reading Michael Hickson’s Widow Files Civil Case Against Guardian Agency That Consented To His Death