Category Archives: Lisa Blumberg

The Washington Post Opposes the Expansion of Canada’s Euthanasia Law to Psychiatric Survivors

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By Lisa Blumberg The broadening of eligibility under the Canada’s euthanasia law to include people who are deemed to suffer from “untreatable mental illnesses” has been delayed once again. The expansion had been scheduled to take effect in March. According to the New York Times, the postponement occurred because a parliamentary committee concluded that there … Continue reading The Washington Post Opposes the Expansion of Canada’s Euthanasia Law to Psychiatric Survivors →

Lisa Blumberg: Support Grows for a Bill of Rights for People with Guardians

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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 →

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

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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 →

Lisa Blumberg Published in Newsweek: Assisted Suicide Laws Violate the ADA

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Today’s Newsweek features a terrific opinion piece by disability advocate and attorney Lisa Blumberg! Here’s a photo, excerpt and link to the whole article: Assisted Suicide Laws Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act This summer, disability rights advocates sued California over its so-called End of Life Options Act. Under this 2016 law, assisted suicide is … Continue reading Lisa Blumberg Published in Newsweek: Assisted Suicide Laws Violate the ADA →

Victory in Connecticut! News Coverage, Lisa Blumberg’s Letter Published

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The Connecticut Joint Judiciary Committee did not call a vote on the state’s assisted suicide bill (SB 1076) yesterday, killing the bill! Recent examples of NDY blogs reporting on efforts there include: ·      Op Ed: Lisa Blumberg: Can Conn. Live With Aid in Dying Being Law? ·      Cathy Ludlum: Nietzsche and Assisted Suicide in Connecticut … Continue reading Victory in Connecticut! News Coverage, Lisa Blumberg’s Letter Published →