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Marilyn Golden: California can right the wrong of assisted suicide

June 12, 2018"death with dignity", aid in dying, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, dredf, Marilyn Golden, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, Dredf, Marilyn GoldenDiane Coleman

The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund helped lead efforts to oppose the legalization of assisted suicide in California. Though successful during the regular legislative session, assisted suicide proponents bullied their way through an end run on the regular process and secured passage of the law in late 2015. NDY covered and assisted DREDF’s efforts. Examples … Continue reading Marilyn Golden: California can right the wrong of assisted suicide →

DREDF Statement on Hollywood Hills Tragedy: In Emergency Planning, Disabled People Are Too Often Left Behind

September 15, 2017dredf, emergency management, Our News & Commentary Blogdisaster preparedness, Dredf, nursing facilitiesDiane Coleman

As the southern half of the United States begins repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Irma, news reports surfaced that residents of a Hollywood Hills assisted living facility called The Rehabilitation Center were inside the center without air conditioning. Eight people died even though there was a hospital across the street, just mere yards from … Continue reading DREDF Statement on Hollywood Hills Tragedy: In Emergency Planning, Disabled People Are Too Often Left Behind →

California Assisted Suicide Law Is Denounced By Leading Disability Rights Policy Center

June 13, 2016"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, dredf, Marilyn Golden, Our News & Commentary Blog, Patients Rights Action Fundassisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Dredf, Patients Rights Action FundDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: Apologies for this belated posting of an press release from our friends at DREDF regarding an important new watchdog website launched by our allies at the Patients Rights Action Fund.] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2016 CONTACTS: Marilyn Golden, Senior Policy Analyst, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) (510) 549-9339 mgolden@dredf.org CALIFORNIA ASSISTED … Continue reading California Assisted Suicide Law Is Denounced By Leading Disability Rights Policy Center →

DREDF and NDY Weigh In Against Proposed CA “1-800-KILL_ME” Hotline

March 23, 2016assisted suicide, california, dredf, elder abuse, Marilyn Golden, Our News & Commentary Blog, Patients Rights Action Fund, suicide preventionassisted suicide, Dredf, Marilyn Golden, Not Dead YetDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: Thanks to the Patients Rights Action Fund for the brilliant “1-800-KILL_ME” label. It says it all.] A lead sponsor of the California assisted suicide law has proposed to take the state sponsored program to a whole new level, urging legislators to fund a dedicated phone line to promote – eh, respond to questions about … Continue reading DREDF and NDY Weigh In Against Proposed CA “1-800-KILL_ME” Hotline →

Coleman Letter to CA Assembly Members Opposing Assisted Suicide Bill; Action Alert

September 8, 2015action alert, assisted suicide, california, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, dredf, john kelly, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughtsassisted suicide, Diane Coleman, Dredf, Second ThoughtsDiane Coleman

Versions of the letter below have gone to various California legislative committees and key members. We are down to the wire, with an Assembly vote possible today, but more likely tomorrow (Wed., Sept. 9th). California is one of the most influential states in the country and it’s unconscionable, after assisted suicide bills were defeated on … Continue reading Coleman Letter to CA Assembly Members Opposing Assisted Suicide Bill; Action Alert →