Category Archives: Delaware

Terri Hancharick: Being disabled doesn’t mean death is better than life

September 8, 2023aid in dying, assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, better dead than disabled, Delaware, MAID, op-ed, Our News & Commentary BlogDiane Coleman

Yesterday (Sept. 7) Delaware’s Daily State News published an opinion piece by the Chair of the State Council for Persons with Disabilities who is also the parent of a person with developmental disabilities. In the article, Terri Hancharick stated in part: Delaware’s assisted suicide bill is based on legislation in Oregon, where assisted suicide was … Continue reading Terri Hancharick: Being disabled doesn’t mean death is better than life →

Excellent Op-Ed by Disability Activist Daniese McMullen-Powell Published in Delaware

May 24, 2023"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, better dead than disabled, Delaware, op-ed, Oregon Assisted Suicide Data, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, assisted suicide expansion, better dead than disabled, death with dignity, op-edDiane Coleman

Physician-assisted suicide discriminates against persons with disabilities Daniese McMullin-Powell May 23, 2023 Assisted suicide is a dangerous public policy that threatens the most vulnerable in society, especially people like me – people with disabilities. Upon initial consideration, many do not see how assisted suicide is particularly dangerous to the disability community. However, based on the … Continue reading Excellent Op-Ed by Disability Activist Daniese McMullen-Powell Published in Delaware →

‘Uncontrollable freight train’ | Persons with disabilities speak out against DE assisted suicide bill

January 19, 2022"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Delaware, end-of-life options bills, healthcare rationing, Matt Valliere, medical discrimination, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Delaware, end of life options, press coverageDiane Coleman

[WDEL coverage of press conference by disability advocates held Jan. 18 in Delaware:] ‘This uncontrollable freight train’ | Persons with disabilities speak out against Delaware assisted suicide bill DJ McAneny Published Jan 18, 2022 While HB140, a bill looking to legalize assisted suicide for certain individuals in Delaware, is set to be discussed in the House Health … Continue reading ‘Uncontrollable freight train’ | Persons with disabilities speak out against DE assisted suicide bill →

Daniese McMullin-Powell’s Press Conference Statement Opposing DE HB 140

January 18, 2022"death with dignity", ageism, aid in dying, assisted suicide, Delaware, duty to die, end-of-life options bills, healthcare rationing, legislation, medical discrimination, Testimonyaid in dying, assisted suicide, Delaware, end of life options, TestimonyDiane Coleman

According to HB 140, End of Life Options Bill, RX for death is described as palliative care that should be standardized for end-of-life care? I cannot ever agree that purposefully dying improves the delivery of any quality of services. Delaware’s House Bill 140 states. “WHEREAS, the integration of medical aid in dying into the standard … Continue reading Daniese McMullin-Powell’s Press Conference Statement Opposing DE HB 140 →

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 →