…apacitated person. In making the decision, a court must “consider only the best interest of the incompetent – not the interest or convenience of the parents, guardians or society in general.” “[A]t minimum,” the guardian “must provide reliable medical expert testimony documenting the incompetent’s severe, permanent medical condition (or severe, permanent medical condition with progressive features) and current state of physical/psychological deter…
…the personal ventilators of chronic ventilator users to other individuals. Common questions include whether subjecting chronic ventilator users who seek acute healthcare in New York State to the Guidelines constitutes discrimination in violation of Title II of the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557 of the ACA. 132. The Named Plaintiffs’ claims are typical of the claims of the proposed Plaintiff Class. Each Named Plaintiff and all members of the pr…
…the lethal medication, and be dead within hours. WTNH-TV Channel 8: http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/weighing-in-on-assisted-suicide#.UVAfWDcsDRp CT News Junkie: http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/right-to-die_or_assisted_suicide/ Picture from Second Thoughts Connecticut press conference, on the website of Senator Joe Markley: http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8509/8574564003_4797be77d7_b.jpg (I am standing on the left, and next…
…5-739-1285 Passcode: 521847# To join through your computer, go to: https://www.freeconferencecall.com/wall/organizersforum Chronic pain is a major issue for many disabled folks. In light of recent efforts to curb opioid abuse and overdoses, people with chronic pain have been facing increasing barriers to adequate pain management. This call will talk about the major issues people with chronic pain are facing right now and how the disability communi…
…tly works for Austin Community College as a Student Accessibility Services Specialist in Austin, Texas. When she is not at the office or leading NMD United, Emily spends her free time updating her various personal disability-themed blogs (www.cripbitch.com, www.cripnovella.com, and www.urinationchronicles.com) and converting her home, which she shares with her boyfriend and two dogs, into a Smart(er) Home that will someday be able to take over all…
