PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE Testimony regarding HB 5898 An Act Concerning Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients March 18, 2019 Senator Abrams, Rep. Steinberg, and members of the Public Health Committee: My name is Cathy Ludlum, and I am one of the leaders of Second Thoughts Connecticut, a group of people with disabilities and allies … Continue reading Cathy Ludlum: “We will be the collateral damage” of assisted suicide
[Sheryl’s personal story and compelling message applies to EVERY STATE with an assisted suicide bill.] Dear Senator: As a disabled MD resident, I implore you to vote no on this very harmful legislation. What has been marketed as a bill increasing choice of those with terminal illness (who almost always meet the federal definition of … Continue reading Here’s What Sheryl Grossman Sent Every Maryland Senator Today
I lived my first thirty years with no idea that the DRM existed. The Disability Rights Movement. It’s very existence turned my shame to pride. And the DRM has done that for millions of us, but millions more have no idea still. “Better Dead Than Disabled” – that message permeates our culture, in the looks … Continue reading We Call It the “DRM” – And It’s Needed More Than Ever
En julio de 2008, Horacio Esparza asumió el cargo como director ejecutivo del Centro de Vida Independiente Progress en Forest Park, Illinois. (Durante 12 años, yo también desempeñé el mismo papel, durante el cual también fundé y fui presidente de Not Dead Yet). Horacio es invidente desde la infancia. Nació en México, a la edad … Continue reading Horacio Esparza habla sobre el suicidio asistido y le da un regalo a NDY
In July 2008, Horacio Esparza stepped into his role as executive director of Progress Center for Independent Living in Forest Park, Illinois. (For 12 years, I had served in that same role, during which time I also founded and served as President of Not Dead Yet.) Horacio has been blind since early childhood. Born in … Continue reading Horacio Esparza Speaks About Assisted Suicide & Gives NDY A Gift
