Category Archives: disability rights advocates

Archdiocese of Boston Newspaper Features Interview with ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly

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The online version of The Pilot – “the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston” – published an article focusing on ‘Second Thoughts‘ and featuring a long interview with the organization’s director, John Kelly. Disabilities group has ‘Second Thoughts’ on assisted suicide By Christopher S. Pineo   BOSTON — A group of Massachusetts residents with … Continue reading Archdiocese of Boston Newspaper Features Interview with ‘Second Thoughts’ Director John Kelly →

Text of Response to Dr. Phil Segment ‘Deadly Consequences’ with List of National, State and Local Signons.

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Here’s the ‘Dr. Phil’ letter with all the signatories that were included at completion: May 29, 2012 Dr. Phil McGraw Dr. Phil Show 5482 Wilshire Boulevard #1902 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Dear Dr. Phil: The undersigned organizations are sending this letter in response to the April 13, 2012 segment of the Dr. Phil Show which … Continue reading Text of Response to Dr. Phil Segment ‘Deadly Consequences’ with List of National, State and Local Signons. →

RELEASE: 30 National Disability Organizations Led by NDY Decrying ‘Deadly Consequences’ Segment

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Thirty national disability organizations blast “Deadly Consequences” segment of the Dr. Phil show On May 29, thirty national disability organizations lead by Not Dead Yet issued a letter to the Dr. Phil Show, criticizing its April 13th segment entitled “Deadly Consequences.”  Rochester, NY (PRWEB) May 30, 2012  On May 29, thirty national disability organizations lead … Continue reading RELEASE: 30 National Disability Organizations Led by NDY Decrying ‘Deadly Consequences’ Segment →

Canada: Council of Canadians with Disabilities Respond to Global News’ Promotion of Killing Disabled People

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On March 16, this blog posted a hasty alert about a Live Blog on Canada’s Global News devoted to the promotion of legalizing the killing of disabled kids (and adults, as it turned out).  I’ll try to find some time in the future to write something about being a participant in that repugnant experience.  Right … Continue reading Canada: Council of Canadians with Disabilities Respond to Global News’ Promotion of Killing Disabled People →

Media Coverage and Links to testimony of ‘Second Thoughts’ members before MA legislative hearing on Assisted Suicide

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Sorry for the lag, but I’ve been working on offline issues for awhile. The first thing I want to share with NDY readers is some of the media coverage, testimony, and more info from the really strong group of Massachusetts disability activists who have joined together in a coalition named Second Thoughts. As mentioned in … Continue reading Media Coverage and Links to testimony of ‘Second Thoughts’ members before MA legislative hearing on Assisted Suicide →