…suicide candidate testified one of the members showed him how they would hold his hands so he could not remove a helium bag from his face that would help him die.” There is no telling when the judge will rule, or what that ruling will be. Luckily, the judge will most likely be evaluating the arguments presented in court – and not the mostly sloppy press coverage of FEN. –Stephen Drake…
…y wrote said in an email to me, this news out of South Korea fits in the “truly vile” category. That means it calls for attention and action. Briefly, four men have been convicted of repeatedly raping a sixteen-year old with developmental disabilities. The convicted are three of her uncles and her grandfather. News reports suggest the sexual assaults started when the girl was nine years old. The four men have all been given suspended sentences. Bu…
…which describes the way in which he used his “compassionate” activities to finance his travels. Because we’ve spoken out on the case, the Associated Press contacted us for the story it published today. The judge is quoted in one part of the story: “While Mr. Exoo’s conduct may be viewed as wrong, and very highly improper by most if not all of us, it is generally not recognized as criminal here in the United States.” That specific quote elicited th…
…Scope commissioned the poll of disabled people in a bid to get behind the headlines and make sure disabled people’s views and opinions were heard amid the increasingly polarised debate. Richard Hawkes, Chief Executive of disability charity Scope, said: “Assisted suicide is a complex and emotional issue, and there are loud and passionate voices on both sides of the debate. But while high-profile lawyers, doctors and celebrities such as Terry Pratc…
…was on the Board of Directors. He has written op-ed columns for his local newspaper, the Times Union, and remains a tireless advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Emily Wolinsky Emily Wolinsky serves as President and Executive Director of NMD United, a peer-led and run non-profit organization that connects adults with neuromuscular disabilities (NMDs) to Independent Living resources. As part of her work for NMD United, in 2015-2016…
