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John Kelly: Not Dead Yet and Second Thoughts make strong showing at Rhode Island hearing

March 31, 2016assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, depression, elder abuse, Our News & Commentary Blog, Rhode Island, Second Thoughts, Second Thoughts Connecticutassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, John Kelly, Second Thoughts, Second Thoughts ConnectcutDiane Coleman

Chair gives “Not Dead Yet” an “A” for best name of the evening Disability rights advocates from Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts testified on March 24 before the House Health Education and Welfare Committee that it should have “second thoughts” about assisted suicide bill HB 7659. We pitted the harsh realities of assisted suicide laws … Continue reading John Kelly: Not Dead Yet and Second Thoughts make strong showing at Rhode Island hearing →

Autistic Self Advocacy Network Sends Powerful Letter To Governor Jerry Brown

September 30, 2015"death with dignity", assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry Brown, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry BrownDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: The California assisted suicide bill hit Governor Brown’s desk last Friday, which means that he has until Wednesday, October 7th to decide whether to veto it. Please add your message to the many others who are urging him to veto this discriminatory and dangerous legislation. For information on how to send a letter, … Continue reading Autistic Self Advocacy Network Sends Powerful Letter To Governor Jerry Brown →

ASAN Responds to GOP Debate on Vaccines: Not Better Off Dead Than Disabled

September 17, 2015autism, autistic activists, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, better dead than disabled, debate, Our News & Commentary BlogAutism, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, GOP DebateDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: This awesomely strong and timely Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s response to the GOP debate remarks on autism and vaccines is reprinted with permission.] ASAN Statement on GOP Primary Debate Comments on Autism and Vaccination September 16, 2015 Despite a wealth of scientific evidence debunking any link between autism and vaccinations, tonight’s Republican primary … Continue reading ASAN Responds to GOP Debate on Vaccines: Not Better Off Dead Than Disabled →

DREDF and ASAN Oppose “End Run” Assisted Suicide Bill in California Assembly

September 2, 2015"death with dignity", assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, dredf, Marilyn Golden, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Dredf, Marilyn GoldenDiane Coleman

Having failed to get any traction in the California Assembly Health and Judiciary Committees during the regular legislative session, proponents of assisted suicide legislation did an end run around the appropriate process and brought another bill up in a special session convened to address state budget issues. As Marilyn Golden, senior policy analyst for the … Continue reading DREDF and ASAN Oppose “End Run” Assisted Suicide Bill in California Assembly →

NDY Board Chair Anne Sommers delivers powerful testimony (video)

July 22, 2015assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, dredf, legislation, national council on independent living, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, DredfDiane Coleman

The disability community turned out in force to oppose an assisted suicide bill currently pending in the District of Columbia, and our help is still needed. The DC Council’s Health and Human Services Committee held a hearing on the bill (B21-38) on July 10th, and NDY’s Board Chair, Anne Sommers, delivered powerful testimony. Her full … Continue reading NDY Board Chair Anne Sommers delivers powerful testimony (video) →