ASSISTED SUICIDE What can seem like dignity can turn out to be anything but I sympathize with Bobbi Jacobsen (“I have ALS, and I hope for a dignified death,” Opinion Exchange, Sept. 24). Like her, I became severely disabled as an adult. But I oppose assisted suicide: It’s too dangerous. Assisted suicide can look appealing from … Continue reading Minneapolis Star Tribune Publishes John Kelly’s Excellent Letter
Announcing! Webinar: Disability Rights Opposition To Assisted Suicide Laws Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 3:00-4:30 pm Eastern REGISTER HERE! What Will You Gain By Attending: Familiarity with the key issues, arguments and common questions Materials that explain, detail, and document individual cases of assisted suicide problems and abuses Understanding what disability has to do with assisted … Continue reading Announcing Webinar!: Disability Rights Opposition To Assisted Suicide Laws
NDY Urges USCIS To Reverse Policies That Kill Ill and Disabled Immigrant Children Last month, U.S. officials took another step against immigrant people by ending adjudication of “deferred action” requests. These requests temporarily prevent the deportation of vulnerable individuals and families who face compelling, and often life-threatening, circumstances. Many applicants for deferred action are children … Continue reading NDY Urges USCIS To Reverse Policies That Kill Ill and Disabled Immigrant Children
NDY insta a USCIS a revertir las políticas que matan a niños inmigrantes enfermos y con discapacidad El mes pasado, los funcionarios estadounidenses dieron otro paso contra las personas inmigrantes al finalizar la adjudicación de las solicitudes de “acción diferida”. Estas solicitudes evitan temporalmente la deportación de individuos y familias vulnerables que enfrentan circunstancias convincentes, … Continue reading NDY insta a USCIS a revertir las políticas que matan a niños inmigrantes enfermos y con discapacidad
Not Dead Yet is pleased to announce that Lydia Nunez Landry and Germaine Martin have joined our Board of Directors. Ms. Martin lived in a nursing facility in Ohio and successfully advocated to free herself. Ms. Landry has served as a nursing facility ombudsperson in Texas. Both women have assisted others dealing with abuse and … Continue reading Lydia Nunez Landry and Germaine Martin Join NDY Board of Directors
