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Delaware Assisted Suicide Disability Amendment Is A Misdirect

February 7, 2018"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Delaware, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, DelawareDiane Coleman

The sponsor of the Delaware assisted suicide bill introduced an amendment apparently designed to address disability related concerns. It’s always good to know that disability opposition has gotten their attention, but this amendment is a total failure and completely misses the point, any point we’ve made. A disability response to the amendment is below. The battle … Continue reading Delaware Assisted Suicide Disability Amendment Is A Misdirect →

Mumbai: Elderly Couple Want to be Euthanized

January 24, 2018euthanasia, India, mercy killing, Our News & Commentary Blogeuthanasia, India, mercy killingStephen Drake

From The Telegraph: A city-based elderly couple have sought President Ram Nath Kovind’s permission for active euthanasia or “assisted suicide”, saying they “are of no use to the society or themselves”. Narayan Lavate, 88, and Iravati, 78, who have no children and say their siblings are also no more, have likened their lives to life … Continue reading Mumbai: Elderly Couple Want to be Euthanized →

John Kelly’s Excellent Op-Ed in the Boston Globe

January 17, 2018"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, boston globe, john kelly, Massachusetts, op-ed, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, John Kelly, Massachusetts, op-edDiane Coleman

The Mass. Legislature must say ‘no’ to assisted suicide Image description: fead and shoulders photo of while man with short hair and glasses, with a sip-and-puff wheelchair control near his chin. IN A COMPLETE ABOUT-FACE, in early December, the Massachusetts Medical Society gave state legislators the nod to enact dangerous public policy that puts my … Continue reading John Kelly’s Excellent Op-Ed in the Boston Globe →

ASAN Announces 7th Annual Day of Mourning – Join in 2018 Events Across U.S.

January 14, 2018Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Day of Mourning, domestic violence, homicide, Our News & Commentary BlogAutistic Self Advocacy Network, Day of MourningDiane Coleman

Not Dead Yet is honored to be a partner in the seventh annual Day of Mourning, first inaugurated by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network in 2012. Here is ASAN’s announcement of the 2018 Day of Mourning: In the past five years, over 550 people with disabilities have been murdered by their parents, relatives or caregivers. … Continue reading ASAN Announces 7th Annual Day of Mourning – Join in 2018 Events Across U.S. →

Opening Salvo on New York’s 2018 Assisted Suicide Bill

January 11, 2018"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, center for disability rights, NY Alliance Against Assisted Suicide, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, Center for Disability Rights, NY Alliance Against Assisted SuicideDiane Coleman

Disability activists from the Albany area donned bright pink Not Dead Yet t-shirts, carrying leaflets and signs to voice strong opposition to legalization of assisted suicide at a press conference held by proponents of this year’s bill. Image description: Blond woman with glasses holds sign saying “Assisted Suicide = Deadly Discrimination” with a skull drawn below … Continue reading Opening Salvo on New York’s 2018 Assisted Suicide Bill →