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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 →

Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide Film to be available for showings and distribution in early 2025

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Thanks to those who have contributed funds, ideas, and/or moral support, the Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide (PAMAS) film about the social and humanitarian dangers of legalizing medical assisted suicide is on target for completion by the end of the year. On September 16th, four interviews were filmed, each powerful in its own way. We … Continue reading Progressives Against Medical Assisted Suicide Film to be available for showings and distribution in early 2025 →

Carol Gill – On the Day of Her Memorial Gathering

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On August 31st, Carol Gill, my long time mentor and friend, passed away. Some, perhaps many readers of this blog may not be familiar with Carol’s work or role in the years leading up to my founding of Not Dead Yet. Below are the thoughts I sent to be shared on this day of her … Continue reading Carol Gill – On the Day of Her Memorial Gathering →

Lisa Blumberg: Denying Access to Food and Water Based on Disability Status

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It’s Faustian – giving a nondisabled or slightly disabled person a chance to deny themselves access to food and water if they become significantly disabled and have resulting functional impairments. End of Life Choices New York, a leading supporter of legalized assisted suicide, has developed an “Advance Directive for Receiving Oral Feeding and Fluids in … Continue reading Lisa Blumberg: Denying Access to Food and Water Based on Disability Status →

Kristi McGarity: The Disability Rights Case Against Mask Bans

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In August 2024, Disability Rights New York filed a legal challenge to Nassau County’s Mask Transparency Act, a new law intended to deter hate crime by making it illegal for groups gathered in public to wear masks to hide their identity. The law allows exceptions for religious and cultural purposes and “to protect the health … Continue reading Kristi McGarity: The Disability Rights Case Against Mask Bans →