…rs about the book and film, please check out the incredible “resource hub” compiled by DisBeat.] ACTION ALERT: PROTEST DISABILITY SNUFF FILM ME BEFORE YOU! WHEN: JUNE 3 (2,4 or 5), 2016, 0NE HOUR BEFORE A SHOWING OF ME BEFORE YOU WHERE: YOUR LOCAL MOVIE THEATER, MANY CITIES, USA & WORLDWIDE WHAT: PEACEFULLY DISTRIBUTE A LEAFLET WHY: TO OPPOSE ABLEISM & THE FILM’S MESSAGE THAT DISABLED PEOPLE ARE BETTER OFF DEAD (AND OTHERS ARE BETTER OFF WITHOUT U…
…s advocates in cities across the United States and around the world are protesting the latest Hollywood movie to end with the assisted suicide or euthanasia of the lead disabled character. Protests have already been held in New York City, Boston and Denver, with more planned throughout opening weekend in Los Angeles, Berkeley, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia and other cities. Me Before You is scheduled for general audience release on Fri…
…ation on Independent Living (ilny.org) were invited by the Assembly Health Committee to testify at Monday’s hearing.Not Dead Yet has been invited to testify at the New York City hearing on the bill scheduled on May 3rd. “The mere suggestion that disability acquired as the result of illness is cause enough to end one’s life is a devaluation of disabled peoples’ lives, and it’s offensive,” says Kathryn Carroll. “Our focus should be on expanding acce…
…aches — A Workshop. Many of our readers have seen the video, which John posted on Facebook and others have shared. Here we can also provide his presentation slides. First, the video. Here’s a photo of the first presentation slide, followed by links to PDF and text versions. To view John’s presentation slides in PDF format, go here. For the Power Point text outline, go here. We’re grateful for John’s leadership and fortitude in being one of only a…
…ing on fixed incomes who are sentenced with 6 months or less to live will too easily be granted deadly doses. To read Sharon’s whole testimony, go here (PDF) or here (HTML)….
