Before I write more about this, I feel compelled to share a couple of things in the interest of full disclosure. First, I am a survivor of childhood hydrocephalus and have a neurological profile that fits what is called nonverbal learning disabilities (NLD). There’s enough overlap between NLD and Asperger’s that many workshops and groups … Continue reading President of ASAN Under Attack – Including Death Threats
For the past couple of days, I’ve had to prepare for presentation (more about that later) by pouring over the press reports from the months following the murder of Katie McCarron. Unlike most of my work, there’s little in the way of emotional distance – even now – as I read over the events of … Continue reading HUMOR: Seniors apprehensive about graduation, possible euthanasia (LSU)
Last week, amicus briefs were filed with the Montana Supreme Court – supporting an appeal by the state Attorney General to reverse a lower court decision that assisted suicide is a “constitutional right” in that state. Due to a variety of factors, NDY was unable to get word out to the media when our brief … Continue reading NDY Files Disability Amicus Brief in Montana with Four Other National Disability Rights Groups
I apologize (again) for the unannounced hiatus here. Last week, I was doing my part to do press work, and get the word out in various fora (with the exception of this one obviously) about the national ADAPT Action in Washington, DC. NDY allies within the disability community are well aware of our involvement and … Continue reading Catching Up – Last Week a Busy One for ADAPT
On Monday, April 20, the Chicago “End of Life” Care Coalition hosted an event titled “Options in ‘End of Life’ Care: The Legal, the Personal and the Controversial.” Eyebrows – and tempers – rose in the disability community when the conference flyer came out. For the past couple of months, the biggest “end of life” … Continue reading Chicago NDY Confronts Chicago “End of Life” Care Coalition and Barbara Coombs Lee
