…llocation framework, but more input on these appalling disparities must be obtained from the affected communities. Not Dead Yet would also note that these disparities have directly impacted the denial of COVID-19 treatment to Black disabled individuals, such as in the case of Michael Hickson in Texas.[3] As stated by CCD, “the committee should include greater recognition of health disparities faced by people with disabilities,[4] including dispari…
…gically unable to face about the movement that he identified himself with. Questions might have come up about prejudices doctors have shown against patients with disabilities of all races. Years ago Sondra Diamond wrote about how doctors were reluctant to treat her when she was caught in a fire. Because she was largely paralyzed from birth, the doctors assumed she was incapable of living a “normal life.” Her parents insisted she receive the same r…
…ddeus Mason Pope. Thaddeuspope.com. Retrieved 3 October 2022, from https://www.thaddeuspope.com/medicalfutility/futilitycases.html. [2]: Bazargan, M., & Bazargan-Hejazi, S. (2020). Disparities in Palliative and Hospice Care and Completion of Advance Care Planning and Directives Among Non-Hispanic Blacks: A Scoping Review of Recent Literature. American Journal Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine®, 38(6), 688-718. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049909120…
…ination is and how much is required to remedy it. The settlement requires: Complete ADA compliance surveys of all sites; Temporary and permanent timelines for all remediation of site barriers including hallways, public spaces, exam rooms, changing rooms, pharmacies, testing areas; Purchase of and staff training on Accessible Diagnostic Medical Equipment. Accessible formats for all communications; Effective communications for people with all types…
…rner. We also talked about Peter Singer, bioethics and Edwin Black and his book War Against the Weak. Stephen Hand comes from a different perspective than the secular one of NDY, and there are definitely some issues we wouldn’t see eye to eye on. But we’re very much in sync when it comes to euthanasia, assisted suicide and related issues. Steve and his family are very much part of the disability community – his wife has lived with multiple scleros…
