NYAIL Presents 2021 David Veatch Advocacy Achievement Award to Diane Coleman

October 3, 2021assisted suicide, better dead than disabled, life-sustaining treatment, Marilyn Golden, NY Assn. on Independent Living, Our News & Commentary BlogDiane Coleman, NYAILDiane Coleman

NYAIL is the New York Association on Independent Living, a statewide, not-for-profit membership association created by and composed of Independent Living Centers across New York State. I was honored to receive NYAIL’s 2021 David Veatch Advocacy Achievement Award on September 29th. Below are my words of gratitude spoken at their virtual conference. Diane Coleman’s NYAIL … Continue reading NYAIL Presents 2021 David Veatch Advocacy Achievement Award to Diane Coleman →

Meghan Parker Op-Ed Published: Our problem with assisted suicide

October 22, 2019"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, New York, NY Assn. on Independent Living, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, Meghan Parker, NYAILDiane Coleman

Our problem with assisted suicide: Why disability advocates worry about making it easier for physicians to help New Yorkers die By Meghan Parker New York Daily News, October 22, 2019 Proponents of New York’s physician-assisted suicide bill seem perplexed by the strong opposition from disability activists. But doesn’t the bill only apply to adults who … Continue reading Meghan Parker Op-Ed Published: Our problem with assisted suicide →