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Karen McCulloh, Nat’l. Org. of Nurses with Disabilities – Advisor: Basic Life Support

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Recently,  Not Dead Yet News and Commentary, posted on May 27, 2021 an Op-Ed written by United Kingdom NDY founder, Baroness Jane Campbell who stated,   The Government should be helping people to live– not die through assisted suicide.  The National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities (NOND), a partner with NDY that stands against Physician Assisted … Continue reading Karen McCulloh, Nat’l. Org. of Nurses with Disabilities – Advisor: Basic Life Support →

Stephen Mendelsohn: CT Suicide Prevention Plan 2020 Includes Concerns About Disability & Assisted Suicide

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[Editor’s Note:  This Guest Blog is from Stephen Mendelsohn, one of the leaders of Second Thoughts Connecticut.] This is likely a first from the mainstream suicide prevention community:  The Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board (CTSAB) recognizes that legalizing assisted suicide encourages people with disabilities to commit suicide.  Here’s the relevant excerpt from the State of Connecticut Suicide … Continue reading Stephen Mendelsohn: CT Suicide Prevention Plan 2020 Includes Concerns About Disability & Assisted Suicide →

Guest Blog by Cathy Ludlum: Better Dead Than Fed? NOT!

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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! →

Guest Blog: “On Trees and Travel and the Value of Life” by Audrey Cole

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(Editor’s note: I meant to post this article last week, but offline business have kept me away from much that I planned on doing on the blog.  My apologies to Audrey Cole for the delay.  This is not the usual type of essay one sees on this blog – that makes it all the more … Continue reading Guest Blog: “On Trees and Travel and the Value of Life” by Audrey Cole →