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NDY Denounces Governor’s Decision on Assisted Suicide Bill

October 5, 2015aid in dying, assisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry Brown, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry BrownDiane Coleman

Today, NDY was devastated and disgusted to learn that California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the assisted suicide bill that proponents rammed through a “special” session of the legislature convened to address the state’s Medicaid budget. Governor Brown’s message accompanying his action states that he “carefully read” materials from opponents such as “those who … Continue reading NDY Denounces Governor’s Decision on Assisted Suicide Bill →

NDY Press Release: NDY Files Brief In New Mexico Assisted Suicide Case

October 1, 2015ADAPT, Americans with Disabilities Act, amicus brief, ASAN, assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, dredf, national council on independent living, New Mexico, Our News & Commentary Blog, United Spinal Assn.amicus brief, assisted suicide, New MexicoDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: The October 1, 2015 press release below is also available online in PDF format through PRWeb here. The friend-of-the-court brief described in the release can be read here.] Not Dead Yet and Five Other National Disability Groups File Friend of the Court Brief in New Mexico Supreme Court in Assisted Suicide Case On … Continue reading NDY Press Release: NDY Files Brief In New Mexico Assisted Suicide Case →

Autistic Self Advocacy Network Sends Powerful Letter To Governor Jerry Brown

September 30, 2015"death with dignity", assisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry Brown, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Governor Jerry BrownDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: The California assisted suicide bill hit Governor Brown’s desk last Friday, which means that he has until Wednesday, October 7th to decide whether to veto it. Please add your message to the many others who are urging him to veto this discriminatory and dangerous legislation. For information on how to send a letter, … Continue reading Autistic Self Advocacy Network Sends Powerful Letter To Governor Jerry Brown →

NDY Advocate Lillibeth Navarro Speaks at Sacramento CA Rally for Veto

September 25, 2015"death with dignity", aid in dying, assisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Marilyn Golden, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, Lillibeth NavarroDiane Coleman

A diverse group of advocates led by people with disabilities held a rally at the State Capitol in Sacramento, California on September 24th to urge Governor Jerry Brown to veto the assisted suicide bill rammed through a special session of the state legislature two weeks ago. [Photo of people with signs gathered near the stage … Continue reading NDY Advocate Lillibeth Navarro Speaks at Sacramento CA Rally for Veto →

NDY’s Letter to Governor Jerry Brown Urging Veto of Assisted Suicide Bill

September 22, 2015assisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, ed roberts, Governor Jerry Brown, medical discrimination, Not Dead Yet, Our News & Commentary Blogassisted suicide, Californians Against Assisted Suicide, disability rights, Governor Jerry Brown, Not Dead YetDiane Coleman

[Editor’s Note: NDY’s letter to Governor Brown enclosed a 1976 image of the Governor, during his previous stint as Governor of California, appointing Ed Roberts, considered the “father of independent living”, to head up the California rehabilitation agency.] September 21, 2015 Governor Jerry Brown c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Governor Brown: Even … Continue reading NDY’s Letter to Governor Jerry Brown Urging Veto of Assisted Suicide Bill →