Category Archives: aid in dying

Anita Cameron: Not Dead Yet Supports the Disability Integration Act

July 13, 2019ADAPT, aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, congress, Disability Integration Act, legislation, Our News & Commentary BlogADAPT, aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, Disability Integration ActDiane Coleman

Not Dead Yet strongly supports the Disability Integration Act (HR 555 and S 117) which would give people with disabilities and seniors the civil right to receive attendant services and other supports at home, instead of in nursing facilities and other institutions. It addresses many of the concerns of those who would feel they have no option but assisted suicide by assisting … Continue reading Anita Cameron: Not Dead Yet Supports the Disability Integration Act →

Lisa Blumberg: Assisted Suicide California Style

July 8, 2019"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, california, Lisa Blumberg, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, California, death with dignity, Lisa BlumbergDiane Coleman

John L’Heureux was a prolific writer and former Stanford professor who died April 22nd in California. His wife, Joan L’Heureux, initially told the New York Times that the cause was complications of Parkinson’s disease (1). Within a few days, though, the New Yorker published an essay by L’Heureux on why he would die by assisted … Continue reading Lisa Blumberg: Assisted Suicide California Style →

Massachusetts Legislative Briefing On Assisted Suicide Presents Strong Message

July 3, 2019"death with dignity", aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, john kelly, Massachusetts, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, Anita, assisted suicide, John Kelly, MassachusettsDiane Coleman

Fresh off their strong showing at the June 25 committee hearing on assisted suicide bill H.1926, disability rights advocates were featured in a Statehouse legislative briefing hosted by Rep. Denise Provost (D-Somerville). A few photos from the well attended briefing were posted here last week. Rep. Provost titled the talks “What Could Possibly Go Wrong? … Continue reading Massachusetts Legislative Briefing On Assisted Suicide Presents Strong Message →

Early Press & Testimony Opposing Mass. END of . . . Life-Options Bill

June 25, 2019"death with dignity", aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, john kelly, Massachusetts, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughts, Testimonyaid i, aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, John Kelly, Massachusetts, TestimonyDiane Coleman

John Kelly is on almost total doctor-ordered bed rest, which made for an especially compelling TV interview in advance of today’s press conference and committee testimony on the Massachusetts assisted suicide bill. Here are the links to both Boston Channel 25 news stories featuring John as an opponent of the bill: Bill to help terminally-ill … Continue reading Early Press & Testimony Opposing Mass. END of . . . Life-Options Bill →

John Kelly & Anita Cameron Begin A Busy Week Opposing Mass. Assisted Suicide Bill

June 24, 2019"death with dignity", aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, john kelly, Massachusetts, Our News & Commentary Blog, Second Thoughtsaid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, John Kelly, Massachusetts, Second ThoughtsDiane Coleman

Tuesday, June 25 begins a busy week for disability advocates opposed to legalization of assisted suicide. The Massachusetts “End of Life Options Act” H.1926/S.1208 will be heard before the Joint Committee On Public Health. John Kelly, NDY’s New England Regional Director, and Anita Cameron, Director of Minority Outreach, are among several disability leaders planning to testify. Details of … Continue reading John Kelly & Anita Cameron Begin A Busy Week Opposing Mass. Assisted Suicide Bill →