We are pleased to see Diane Coleman’s impact and legacy recognized and honored through an obituary in the New York Times. Here is the link to the NYT Obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/diane-coleman-dead.html?smid=url-share
Please join us for a virtual memorial celebrating the life and legacy of our Founder, Diane Coleman. We will share stories from her life and work and create a community space to mourn our loss. Register to attend here. CART and ASL will be provided. Please email jules@neighborhoodaccess.org if you have additional access needs. Registration … Continue reading Join Us: Virtual Memorial for Diane Coleman
Dear Not Dead Yet Family, Allies, and Supporters, It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved founder and leader, Diane Coleman. Diane’s legacy as a tireless advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, and as a fierce and unyielding voice against assisted suicide and euthanasia, will … Continue reading In Memoriam: Diane Coleman
The Times Weekly published this opinion letter by Illinois disability advocate Pam Heavens on October 2nd: The Illinois General Assembly is considering a bill that will legalize physician-assisted suicide. I am a 68-year-old Disabled woman and proud member of “Stop Assisted Suicide Illinois Coalition”, which vehemently opposes this bill. This organization includes representatives from diverse … Continue reading Pam Heavens: Do not support legalizing physician-assisted suicide
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
