Category Archives: ventilator

Train Wrecks and Being Bushwacked in the Land of Oz – Bill Peace, Danny Robert and Nadina LaSpina report on the Oz Show

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As we reported last week, several NDYers and other disability activists went to the taping of the “Dr. Oz” show on assisted suicide.  We were able to share the impressions of a disabled man who is part of the Final Exit Network (FEN) who came away feeling that the staff of the show was dishonest … Continue reading Train Wrecks and Being Bushwacked in the Land of Oz – Bill Peace, Danny Robert and Nadina LaSpina report on the Oz Show →

Ireland: “They asked me why I would want to live” in Irish Times

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It’s hard to believe it’s been about a month since I’ve written here.  Various health issues have kept me away from the keyboard, although I’ve been monitoring news and other information sources.  I just haven’t had the energy to write.  I’ll be doing my best to catch up over the next few weeks – there … Continue reading Ireland: “They asked me why I would want to live” in Irish Times →