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On August 10th, the New Jersey Trenton Times published an op-ed by Not Dead Yet President and CEO Diane Coleman. Below is an excerpt from her op-ed, titled “N.J. assisted suicide proposal is dangerous prescription“: As one of countless disabled people who have survived a terminal prediction based on a faulty diagnosis, I can’t help … Continue reading Diane Coleman Op-ed In NJ Trenton Times: N.J. assisted suicide proposal is dangerous prescription →

NDY Research Analyst Stephen Drake in NY Times Frank Bruni Column on Aug. 10 and on Diane Rehm Show Aug. 13

August 12, 2013assisted suicide, media, media coverage, Our News & Commentary Blogdiane rehm show, NPRStephen Drake

In case anyone missed it, Frank Bruni’s column in the NY Times on Saturday, August 10 featured comments from yours truly. The subject was the possible prosecution of 57-year-old Barbara Mancini regarding her alleged assistance in her 93-year-old father’s suicide – although suicide attempt might be more accurate. Here’s an excerpt from one of the … Continue reading NDY Research Analyst Stephen Drake in NY Times Frank Bruni Column on Aug. 10 and on Diane Rehm Show Aug. 13 →

Diane Coleman Presents Comments on Futility at July 25 Mtg of National Council on Disability

August 1, 2013diane coleman, discrimination, futile care, futility, national council on disability, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

Many apologies for the delays in getting this out. Last week, there were many activities and events to mark the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of those events was a meeting of the National Council on Disability. Here’s the description and info from last week’s press release … Continue reading Diane Coleman Presents Comments on Futility at July 25 Mtg of National Council on Disability →

Statement of the National Disability Leadership Alliance on the 23rd Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 25, 2013Americans with Disabilities Act, civil rights, disability rights, discrimination, national disability leadership alliance, Our News & Commentary BlogAmericans with Disabilities Act, National Disability Leadership AllianceStephen Drake

For those who are unfamiliar with the National Disability Leadership Alliance (NDLA), here’s the description from the website: National Disability Leadership Alliance (NDLA) is a national cross-disability coalition that represents the authentic voice of people with disabilities. NDLA is led by 14 national organizations run by people with disabilities with identifiable grassroots constituencies around the … Continue reading Statement of the National Disability Leadership Alliance on the 23rd Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act →

Diane Coleman in New Jersey Star-Ledger: The dangerous ‘help’ of assisted suicide

July 24, 2013assisted suicide, diane coleman, new jersey, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Diane ColemanStephen Drake

NDY president and CEO Diane Coleman wrote an op-ed that was published in yesterday’s New Jersey Star-Ledger. Here’s the first half of the op-ed, titled “The dangerous ‘help’ of assisted suicide“: Proponents of legal assisted suicide for the terminally ill frequently claim that the opposing views of disability organizations aren’t relevant. Nevertheless, although people with … Continue reading Diane Coleman in New Jersey Star-Ledger: The dangerous ‘help’ of assisted suicide →