We are pleased to see Diane Coleman’s impact and legacy recognized and honored through an obituary in the New York Times. Here is the link to the NYT Obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/diane-coleman-dead.html?smid=url-share

Please join us for a virtual memorial celebrating the life and legacy of our Founder, Diane Coleman. We will share stories from her life and work and create a community space to mourn our loss. Register to attend here. CART and ASL will be provided. Please email jules@neighborhoodaccess.org if you have additional access needs. Registration … Continue reading Join Us: Virtual Memorial for Diane Coleman →

Dear Not Dead Yet Family, Allies, and Supporters, It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved founder and leader, Diane Coleman. Diane’s legacy as a tireless advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, and as a fierce and unyielding voice against assisted suicide and euthanasia, will … Continue reading In Memoriam: Diane Coleman →

Hi everyone, I’m onto the next adventure! A quick video to let you know why I’m leaving my current position at NDY, what I’ve learned, and where I’m going next. Don’t be a stranger! Follow me on Instagram and Threads @djenderbender .  See you around! Transcript Hello, and welcome back to the Not Dead Yet … Continue reading Farewell, but not Goodbye! A Message from Jules →

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) has long opposed assisted suicide. This section on their website under “What We Believe” explains why: “There are a lot of practices in medicine that discriminate against disabled people. Some hospitals won’t give organ transplants or other life-saving medical treatments to people with disabilities. They don’t see it as … Continue reading Autistic Self Advocacy Network: “Our Lives are Worth Living” →