Category Archives: Maryland

Anita Cameron’s Powerful Statement At Maryland Press Conference

February 12, 2024aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, health disparities, Maryland, media, Our News & Commentary Blog, TestimonyAnita Cameron, assisted suicide, medical aid in dying, Press conference, TestimonyDiane Coleman

On February 8, the Maryland Senate’s Judicial Proceedings Committee held a public hearing on a proposed assisted suicide bill (SB0443). That morning prior to the hearing, the Patients Rights Action Fund organized a press conference of opponents. Anita Cameron represented Not Dead Yet and made the following compelling arguments against the bill. Anita Cameron’s Press … Continue reading Anita Cameron’s Powerful Statement At Maryland Press Conference →

Disability Activists Are Strongly Opposing Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill

February 27, 2020"death with dignity", aid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, end-of-life options bills, Maryland, Our News & Commentary Blog, Testimonyaid in dying, Anita Cameron, assisted suicide, death with dignity, maryDiane Coleman

Disability rights activists are working to oppose Maryland’s assisted suicide bill, SB 701, on several fronts. They are active participants in the broad spectrum coalition called Maryland Against Physician Assisted Suicide. The coalition has been preparing for the first hearing on the bill, scheduled for Friday, February 28 beginning at 12:00 noon. On February 17, … Continue reading Disability Activists Are Strongly Opposing Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill →

Here’s What Sheryl Grossman Sent Every Maryland Senator Today

March 25, 2019"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Maryland, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, death with dignity, Sheryl GrossmanDiane Coleman

[Sheryl’s personal story and compelling message applies to EVERY STATE with an assisted suicide bill.] Dear Senator: As a disabled MD resident, I implore you to vote no on this very harmful legislation. What has been marketed as a bill increasing choice of those with terminal illness (who almost always meet the federal definition of … Continue reading Here’s What Sheryl Grossman Sent Every Maryland Senator Today →

Disability Advocates Opposing Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill Made To Wait…and Wait

February 15, 2019"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Maryland, Our News & Commentary Blog, press release, Testimonyaid in dying, assisted suicide, Maryland, press release, TestimonyDiane Coleman

No coverage of the assisted suicide issue is fair and balanced without the perspective of disability organizations and individuals who oppose it. Today, the Maryland House Health and Government Operations and Judiciary Committees are holding a joint legislative hearing on proposed physician-assisted suicide legislation – House Bill 399. The committees decided to allow all witnesses in favor of the bill … Continue reading Disability Advocates Opposing Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill Made To Wait…and Wait →

Disability Advocate Sheryl Grossman Gives Moving Testimony Against Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill

February 16, 2017"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Maryland, Our News & Commentary Blog, TestimonyDiane Coleman

Statement to the House Health ad Government Operations and Judiciary Committees Re: House Bill 370—“End of Life Options Act” Thursday, February 16, 2017 OPPOSE Madam Chair, Delegates, and fellow citizens, I am here today to oppose House Bill 370, the “End of Life Options Act”. My name is Sheryl Grossman. I have a very rare, … Continue reading Disability Advocate Sheryl Grossman Gives Moving Testimony Against Maryland Assisted Suicide Bill →