…staff were injured by an ex-staff. This worst murder case since the end of World War II horrified people with disabilities around the world and revealed serious discrimination. Has our society geared by and for the non-disabled already forgot that massacre? A media report says that “The torch ceremony will be held at “Yamayuri-en”to demonstrate both nationally and internationally the strong determination for the inclusive society.” However, instit…
…today, disabled Black folks represent nearly half of us who are killed or brutalized by police, and their stories and their struggles are often overlooked when we talk about liberation. So, whether it’s a lack of awareness or perhaps bias, our guest today will shed light on this group that’s often made invisible, even within the Black community. As a disability rights activist and advocate, Anita Cameron has dedicated almost 40 years to community…
…ly only for those with “terminal” conditions, many of us would not be here today. I might not be here today, and I’m grateful that assisted suicide was not legal back then, and I’m committed to keeping it that way. This is an important reason why the National Council on Independent Living opposes the legalization of assisted suicide. NCIL is a leader in the disability rights movement, our political struggle for equal rights. And, among other thing…
…onal leader” it might have gone to his head. As a relative newcomer to the world of disability, he’s done very well, but he really hasn’t got a handle on the rest of the community’s values, perspectives or priorities. Before Ebert writes on this topic again, I’d suggest he read the Assisted Suicide Position Paper published by the National Council on Disability in 1997 with Marca Bristo serving as Chairperson. Marca Bristo is also the CEO of Access…
…court, a Tea Party/Libertarian Republican. Consistent with his view of the world, he has contempt for the “Nanny” government – we can guess that includes supports like Medicaid. We also know that his libertarian response to people who are suicidal is that the government should – intervene in those cases, to make sure that a botched suicide doesn’t cost the state more money. If that seems harsh, we’ve seen it play out before. Disability activist an…
