Tag Archives: denial of medical care

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

Carol Cleigh Sutton – DNR: Choice or Medical Murder?

A friend asked if I knew how many people have been medically killed since Covid-19. My answer is that there is no way to know. We know about Michael Hickson and  we’re just learning about Sarah McSweeney and perhaps many others from a recent NPR investigation.  However, when relatives agree, or at least don’t vociferously … Continue reading Carol Cleigh Sutton – DNR: Choice or Medical Murder?

Press Release: Not Dead Yet, Autistic Self Advocacy Network and 12 Other Disability Groups File Friend-of-Court Brief in Wisconsin Case Alleging Medical Care Withheld Due to Disability

[Editor’s Note:  For a pdf formatted version of this press release, and link to the friend-of-the-court brief in Word format, go here.] On Friday May 23, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Not Dead Yet, and 12 other disability rights organizations filed an amicus brief in a case challenging the University of Wisconsin Hospital Center’s alleged … Continue reading Press Release: Not Dead Yet, Autistic Self Advocacy Network and 12 Other Disability Groups File Friend-of-Court Brief in Wisconsin Case Alleging Medical Care Withheld Due to Disability