I am a fan of Dick Sobsey‘s work and check his blog regularly for his latest news & analysis regarding the abuse of people with disabilities. His latest blog entry, on What Sorts of People, is concerned with an examination of the logic behind the Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD) protocol. That’s the same protocol, … Continue reading Must Read: “Schrödinger’s Cat & Donation after Cardiac Death”
My apologies for the unexpected short hiatus. I had a few too many offline issues to deal with last week to get to the blog. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the next couple of weeks should be better. First, an update on Kaylee Wallace. Thanks to the public expressions of concern over her fate and whether or … Continue reading Update on Kaylee Wallace & Hospital for Sick Children
On March 9th, Peter Singer made an appearance in Chicago promoting a new book. When he recently and belatedly found out that NDY headquarters had moved from Chicago, he might have figured that he’d get a free pass from any annoying disabled detractors. A free pass is what he didn’t get. NDY headquarters is gone, … Continue reading Peter Singer in Chicago: NDY Moved, But Disability Activism Remains
Confession: the instructions below have been only slightly modified from an original set of instructions written by Dick Sobsey at the ICAD blog. I’ve already suggested that people who check this blog regularly should bookmark the ICAD blog. Similarly, substitute “ICAD” for “Not Dead Yet” in the instructions below and you can view ICAD easily … Continue reading Viewing Not Dead Yet – and Other Blogs – on Facebook
Alison at Disability Prejudice and Civil Rights Watch has been following the story of the Final Exit Network arrests/investigation. She gave a “shout out” to this blog regarding the coverage (or mis-coverage) of the radical arm of the “Right to Die” movement. In addition, she has her own observations to share, and I encourage others … Continue reading Blog recommendation – Disability Prejudice and Civil Rights Watch
