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MEDIA ADVISORY(Mass) – Forum and Discussion of Ballot Question 2 at Boston Public Library Oct. 3, 2 pm to 4 pm with NDY CEO Diane Coleman

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October 2, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Yvette Ollada 617.902.0662 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Boston Center for Independent Living and Second Thoughts Sponsor Forum on Question 2 Wednesday, October 3 at Boston Public Library Who:  Boston Center for Independent Living & Second Thoughts – People with Disabilities Opposing Question 2 What: Forum and discussion of Ballot Question 2 … Continue reading MEDIA ADVISORY(Mass) – Forum and Discussion of Ballot Question 2 at Boston Public Library Oct. 3, 2 pm to 4 pm with NDY CEO Diane Coleman →

New Press Release from ‘No on 2’ (Mass.) – State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2

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New Press Release from NoOn2, (The image above is a graphic rendering of “No on 2”) For Immediate Release September 26, 2012 Contact: Tim Rosales 617.902.0662   State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2 “particularly concerned about issues like cost-cutting, no requirement for a psychiatric evaluation…”   Boston – Adding his … Continue reading New Press Release from ‘No on 2’ (Mass.) – State Rep. John Rogers (D-Norwood) says ‘No’ to Ballot Question 2 →

Press Release (Mass.) Disability Rights leaders reach out to Elizabeth Warren regarding ‘No On 2’

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For Immediate Release September 25, 2012 Contact: Tim Rosales 617-902-0662     Disability Rights leaders reach out to Elizabeth Warren regarding ‘No On 2’ Ask to meet and discuss reasons why many progressives oppose assisted suicide     Boston, MA – State and national disability rights/social justice advocates are asking Massachusetts United States Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren to meet about … Continue reading Press Release (Mass.) Disability Rights leaders reach out to Elizabeth Warren regarding ‘No On 2’ →

Disabilityscoop fails to get the real scoop – Disability, organ transplantation and the HHS

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On September 14, three representatives of the National Disability Leadership Alliance (NDLA) met with the Health and Human Services (HHS) Division on Transplantation.  Two major concerns were brought to the meeting. Kelly Buckland, the Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), was one of the participants and NCIL published a brief report … Continue reading Disabilityscoop fails to get the real scoop – Disability, organ transplantation and the HHS →

‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly Debated Assisted Suicide Advocate Marcia Angell on WBUR (MA)

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We’re told that there will be another exchange on WBUR between John Kelly and Dr. Marcia Angell on Monday (9/24) on WBUR’s morning edition,twice. It will either run during the 5 AM/7 AM hours, or 6 AM/8 AM hours. Primer: Pro And Con On Mass. Assisted Suicide Ballot Measure Con and pro: John Kelly, disabilities … Continue reading ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly Debated Assisted Suicide Advocate Marcia Angell on WBUR (MA) →