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HIGHLIGHT PIECE OF THE WEEK:
Diane Coleman of Not Dead Yet Writes Powerful Letter to the Editor

"In the context of assisted suicide laws, doctors cannot reliably predict how long we have to live, nor are they privy to the family pressures to 'get on with it' that may arise behind closed doors."
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Image of Humza Yousaf, a man of color with dark hair and a short beard wearing a collared shirt.

Disability Rights Activists Sway Scotland's First Minister

"They were incredibly strong in their opposition to assisted dying, given that they felt that they would be the ones, as they described it, that would be the thin end of the wedge when it came to assisted dying.”

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Graphic image that says "Fighting assisted suicide coast to coast webinar series" below is the title, "How Race and Poverty Impact Opposition to Assisted Suicide" Below that are the words, "Thursday, September 28, 2023, 4:00pm EST" below are three circles with headshots. The first is of Anita Cameron, a black woman with long black locs and is wearing a brown sweater. Below it says, "Anita Cameron, Director of Minority Outreach, Not Dead Yet." Next to that is an image of Jose Berrara, below it says, “National Vice President for the Farwest at the League of United Latin American Citizens.” Next to that is an image of Maria Jose, a young Latina woman with long curly brown hair. She is wearing a cream blouse. Below it says, "Maria Jose Fernandez Flores, Coalitions Director, Patients' Rights Action Fund" Next to that is an image of Sherman Gillums, a black man with a shaved head, a goatee, and is wearing a blue suit jacket, light blue shirt, and blue tie. Below it says, "Sherman Gillums Jr, Disability and Veteran Advocate, Patients’ Rights Action Fund board member." The background is teal geometric shapes.

Next Webinar Available for Registration

Join us as we host our next webinar on September 28th, 4:00pm EST, "How Race and Poverty Impact Opposition to Assisted Suicide." Speakers include Anita Cameron, José Barrera, María José Fernández Flores, and Sherman Gilums, Jr.

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Image of Liz Carr, a white woman with a disability wearing a tan hat, green jacket, and peach shirt. She has short dark hair and is standing on a street corner.

Liz Carr Creates Documentary on Assisted Suicide

As a disability rights advocate and opponent to assisted suicide laws, Liz states, "This documentary is about challenging the assumptions behind these actions and shining a light on the many grey areas in this often one sided debate.

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"End Assisted Suicide" is the group of plaintiffs suing the state of California to overturn the Assisted Suicide law there. Our 501(c)(3) sister organization, the Institute for Patients' Rights, has joined this ground-breaking lawsuit as a plaintiff. Below is one of the core statements that shows why this law should be opposed.

Faded image of elderly man looking out window with orange overlay and green triangles, a blue banner at the bottom. The text says, "People with disabilities, including seniors, experience abuse at the hands of family members and caregivers every day at rates significantly higher than the general population. This is relevant because assisted suicide makes it easier for heirs, family members, and untrustworthy caregivers to pressure a person with a disability to end their life, with no questions asked."

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