Senator Edward Moore “Ted” Kennedy of Massachusetts, the last surviving brother in an enduring political dynasty and one of the most influential senators in history, died last night. Perhaps more than any other individual, Senator Kennedy’s commitment and dedication to the well-being of vulnerable populations has lead to the enactment of groundbreaking legislation. This has...
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Senator Edward Kennedy Dies – In memoriam, DIW goes dark.
Public Perception and “Death Before Disability” – Day in Washington Policy Podcast #38
Greetings! Things are still busy, but I’m hoping to prioritize Day in Washington and make sure to keep everyone up to date on events here in Washington DC. Today’s podcast/blog post is from a guest host on an issue we’ve covered in the past – looking at the public perception of “Death before Disability.”...
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Suicide for People with Disabilities – The Discussion Continues
I just wanted to put up a link to William Peace’s thoughtful comments on the suicide of Daniel James of the UK and to also put up a note about the ongoing discussion on this issue over at Disaboom where I cross-posted my own article on the issue of “disability suicide.”
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