On January 29th, the Alzheimer’s Association released a statement indicating that they are cutting ties with Compassion & Choices, the leading pro-assisted suicide organization in the U.S. Importantly, they stated that “Their values are inconsistent with those of the Association.”  We hope this will spur deeper consideration and conversation among national medical organizations who are … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Association Releases Statement Severing Ties with Compassion & Choices →

March 1st will mark the twelfth annual Disability Day of Mourning, when disabled community members gather in various locations across the country to memorialize disabled victims of filicide. Vigils will take place both in person and virtually, and will include speeches, readings, and the list of names of victims.  Filicide is the murder of a … Continue reading Disability Day of Mourning 2023: What Is It, and How Can You Get Involved? →

CW: suicide, assisted suicide, ableism. In this vlog, we’ll break down the recent ruling in Kligler v Healey, where the MA Supreme Judicial Court ruled that there is no constitutional right to assisted suicide and that involuntary manslaughter is the appropriate charge for a medical professional who assists in a patient’s suicide. All quotes and … Continue reading NDY Vlog Ep. 3! Crucial Case: Kligler v Healey →