Category Archives: ableism

Jensen Caraballo: The Misguided Compassion of Assisted Suicide in Disability

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Introduction Assisted suicide is often presented as a compassionate choice for those experiencing unbearable suffering. However, as someone who has navigated life’s challenges as a disability rights advocate and someone who was once confined to a nursing home, I see a troubling oversight in this narrative. It fails to consider the systemic barriers that prevent … Continue reading Jensen Caraballo: The Misguided Compassion of Assisted Suicide in Disability →

When Disaster Strikes Everyone, the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Is There for Us

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By Lisa Blumberg In a widespread disaster grievously impacting people in general, people who happen to have disabilities tend to be invisible. This may partly stem from the “better dead than disabled” ethos. If a disability is considered to irretrievably diminish the quality and value of your life, why be concerned about other problems could … Continue reading When Disaster Strikes Everyone, the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Is There for Us →

Disability Rights Coalition Challenges Discriminatory Sections of Canada’s Assisted Dying Law in Court

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[Belatedly sharing good news from Inclusion Canada] PRESS RELEASE: Disability Rights Coalition Challenges Discriminatory Sections of Canada’s Assisted Dying Law in Court September 26, 2024, 10:30 a.m. ET TORONTO, ON – A coalition of disability rights organizations and two personally affected individuals have filed a Charter challenge with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. They … Continue reading Disability Rights Coalition Challenges Discriminatory Sections of Canada’s Assisted Dying Law in Court →

Lisa Blumberg: A Classic Case of Lethal Denial of Medical Treatment Based On Disability

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Trisomy 18 is a genetic condition that usually results in physical health problems and cognitive limitations. Life expectancy is currently shorter than typical but people can live into their 20’s and 30’s and one American with trisomy 18, Megan Hayes, celebrated her fortieth birthday with fanfare. Unfortunately, it seems that this information has been slow … Continue reading Lisa Blumberg: A Classic Case of Lethal Denial of Medical Treatment Based On Disability →

D.C. Area Event: “Better Off Dead?” with Liz Carr – Film screening and panel discussion

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Join the Center for Accessibility for an in-person screening and discussion of this groundbreaking documentary with Liz Carr and other panelists: Friday, September 20, 10:30am – 2:00pm, Registration Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library – Central Library, 901 G Street NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. Start the morning with a screening of the acclaimed 2024 BBC Documentary Better … Continue reading D.C. Area Event: “Better Off Dead?” with Liz Carr – Film screening and panel discussion →