Category Archives: ableism

Ellen Leigh: Activists within the disability rights community have justifiable fears

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Second Thoughts Massachusetts member Ellen Leigh’s excellent letter appeared in the Boston Globe today: Jeff Jacoby’s column “For assistance in dying, please press 1” warns against the legalization of assisted suicide, especially highlighting its significant risks. As a disabled person, I share these concerns deeply. Activists within the disability rights community fear that legalized assisted … Continue reading Ellen Leigh: Activists within the disability rights community have justifiable fears →

Announcing: An Evening with Disability Justice Activist Anita Cameron

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An Evening with Anita Cameron & DisCoTec Center Launch Moderated by Damien P. Williams Thursday, June 27, 2024, 7:00-8:15 pm EDT Registration:  https://bit.ly/3Rs5pk8 Anita Cameron is a disability justice activist who has been involved in social change activism and community organizing for 42 years. She’s been arrested 140 times fighting for disability rights with ADAPT … Continue reading Announcing: An Evening with Disability Justice Activist Anita Cameron →

New 504 Rule Prohibits Discrimination in Suicide Prevention Services, Bars QALYs

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Last November, NDY filed a Public Comment on HHS/OCR Proposed Section 504 Healthcare Regulations. This week, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the finalization of the new regulationprohibiting disability discrimination in healthcare under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. While the primary focus of our public comment was the denial of life-sustaining healthcare … Continue reading New 504 Rule Prohibits Discrimination in Suicide Prevention Services, Bars QALYs →

Access Living’s Amber Smock Quoted Extensively In Chicago Tribune

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Three days ago, Amber Smock, Vice President of Advocacy at Access Living, was quoted extensively in a Chicago Tribune article about Illinois’ assisted suicide bill. Today, the editorial board of the Tribune took a position opposed to the bill. The March 5th article, “Should Illinois become a ‘right-to-die’ state? Lawmakers consider end-of-life option for terminally … Continue reading Access Living’s Amber Smock Quoted Extensively In Chicago Tribune →

Health Disparities and Medical Abuse: Why Blacks Shouldn’t Support Assisted Suicide

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By Anita Cameron As we celebrate the contributions of the Black community to American history it’s important to know and understand racial disparities in healthcare, its history, the impact it has on the Black community and why Black people, particularly disabled people, must fight against assisted suicide. There is a long and shocking history of … Continue reading Health Disparities and Medical Abuse: Why Blacks Shouldn’t Support Assisted Suicide →