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ILLINOIS STEALTH ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL DRESSED AS FOOD PREPARATION BILL PASSES BY ONE VOTE

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The Illinois State Senate, just passed an assisted suicide bill, dressed as a food preparation bill, to make it easier for disabled people to die, not to live. In this worst possible national moment, Illinois proponents decided in the interest of vulnerable Illinoisans that now was the time to sneak an assisted suicide bill amendment … Continue reading ILLINOIS STEALTH ASSISTED SUICIDE BILL DRESSED AS FOOD PREPARATION BILL PASSES BY ONE VOTE →

Don’t Forget: Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. According to the National Council On Aging: Approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as five million elders who are abused each year. One study estimated that only one in 24 cases of abuse are reported to authorities. … In almost 60% of elder … Continue reading Don’t Forget: Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day →

NDY’s Written Submission To the NY State Bar Assn. Task Force On Medical Aid in Dying

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Supplemental Information from Diane Coleman, JD For the New York State Bar Association Medical Aid in Dying Task Force Open Forum November 27, 2023 The following supplemental information includes references and links to substantiate key points in my remarks presented on November 17th on behalf of Not Dead Yet, a national disability organization headquartered in … Continue reading NDY’s Written Submission To the NY State Bar Assn. Task Force On Medical Aid in Dying →

Jules Good: NDY Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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Every year on June 15th, the USC Center for Elder Justice leads people and organizations across the globe in spreading awareness about elder abuse. The World Health Organization defines elder abuse as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes … Continue reading Jules Good: NDY Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day →

Anita Cameron: Provide people with disabilities supports to live, not tools to die

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Provide people with disabilities supports to live, not tools to die (Guest Opinion by Anita Cameron) Published: Apr. 08, 2022, 8:24 a.m. by Syracuse.com By Anita Cameron | Not Dead Yet Anita Cameron, of Rochester, is director of minority outreach for Not Dead Yet, a national disability group headquartered in Rochester that opposes assisted suicide … Continue reading Anita Cameron: Provide people with disabilities supports to live, not tools to die →