PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE Testimony regarding HB 5898 An Act Concerning Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients March 18, 2019 Senator Abrams, Rep. Steinberg, and members of the Public Health Committee: My name is Cathy Ludlum, and I am one of the leaders of Second Thoughts Connecticut, a group of people with disabilities and allies … Continue reading Cathy Ludlum: “We will be the collateral damage” of assisted suicide
National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16th. I hadn’t really expected the Centers for Disease Control to be one of the leading resources for my intro on this topic, but they had quite a bit to say: April 16th is recognized each year as National Healthcare Decisions Day to inspire, educate, and empower the public … Continue reading Second Thoughts Connecticut Negotiates POLST/MOLST Legislation With Consumer Protections We Can Live With
We in the disability community have a stronger appreciation than most people of the opportunities technology can bring. Power wheelchairs and vans offer us mobility. Voice-activated software and screen readers unleash the power of computers. Environmental control systems allow us to manage things around the house, like opening doors and answering the phone. But some … Continue reading Guest Blog by Cathy Ludlum: Better Dead Than Fed? NOT!
