All posts by Diane Coleman

‘Uncontrollable freight train’ | Persons with disabilities speak out against DE assisted suicide bill

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[WDEL coverage of press conference by disability advocates held Jan. 18 in Delaware:] ‘This uncontrollable freight train’ | Persons with disabilities speak out against Delaware assisted suicide bill DJ McAneny Published Jan 18, 2022 While HB140, a bill looking to legalize assisted suicide for certain individuals in Delaware, is set to be discussed in the House Health … Continue reading ‘Uncontrollable freight train’ | Persons with disabilities speak out against DE assisted suicide bill →

Daniese McMullin-Powell’s Press Conference Statement Opposing DE HB 140

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According to HB 140, End of Life Options Bill, RX for death is described as palliative care that should be standardized for end-of-life care? I cannot ever agree that purposefully dying improves the delivery of any quality of services. Delaware’s House Bill 140 states. “WHEREAS, the integration of medical aid in dying into the standard … Continue reading Daniese McMullin-Powell’s Press Conference Statement Opposing DE HB 140 →

Albany Times Union Op-Ed: Aid in Dying Act offers too few protections for the disabled

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Aid in Dying Act offers too few protections for the disabled Melvyn R. Tanzman and Lisa Tarricone Jan. 12, 2022 As longtime disability rights advocates, we have seen our lives marginalized and devalued by the medical establishment. We agree with the principle of a right to self-determination; however, a balanced perspective of assisted-suicide legislation is … Continue reading Albany Times Union Op-Ed: Aid in Dying Act offers too few protections for the disabled →

NALA Facts & Findings: Assisted Suicide Laws and Ableism by Diane Coleman, J.D.

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[For a PDF version of this article, go HERE.] I have an advanced neuromuscular disability. Six years ago, I went into respiratory failure. I now use a ventilator with a CPAP mask about 22 hours a day, without which I would die in a short time. As a disabled person who depends on life-sustaining treatment, … Continue reading NALA Facts & Findings: Assisted Suicide Laws and Ableism by Diane Coleman, J.D. →

Fighting “Better Dead Than Disabled” – NDY Year In Review

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There’s never a dull moment in NDY’s fight against the constant messages that we disabled people are better off dead – and society is better off without us. We couldn’t do it without the active involvement of disability advocates and organizations. We may be small but, because of your efforts and support, together we are … Continue reading Fighting “Better Dead Than Disabled” – NDY Year In Review →