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Barcelona euthanasia case ends as 25-year-old Noelia Castillo dies by request
world14 days ago

Barcelona euthanasia case ends as 25-year-old Noelia Castillo dies by request

Noelia Castillo, 25, died by euthanasia in Barcelona after a years-long legal fight to exercise Spain’s 2021 euthanasia law. The case went through Catalonia’s review body, the courts (including the Supreme Court, which upheld her rights in January), and drew national debate over eligibility and the rights of people with disabilities. Since the law took effect, Spain has administered life-ending medicine to about 1,123 people through 2024, underscoring ongoing criticism and calls for reform from disability advocates and opponents of the procedure.

via ABC7 Chicago|
#disability-rights#euthanasia#noelia-castillo
SNL Tourette’s Sketch Roils Fans and Critics Alike
entertainment1 month ago

SNL Tourette’s Sketch Roils Fans and Critics Alike

SNL’s BAFTA-timed Tourette’s sketch drew swift backlash from Tourette’s Action, which called mocking a disability “unacceptable,” and urged kindness and education after online trolling and misrepresentation of tics. The charity criticized the ongoing harm to people with Tourette’s, while BAFTA and the BBC faced criticism for not censoring a slur during the ceremony. The YouTube clip, which features sketches of figures linked to controversy, clocked nearly a million views in a day, fueling a broader debate about the portrayal of disabilities in comedy.

via Variety|
#bafta#disability-rights#entertainment
Long COVID Sufferers Feel Abandoned as RFK Disrupts Support
health5 months ago

Long COVID Sufferers Feel Abandoned as RFK Disrupts Support

The article discusses the ongoing crisis of long COVID in the US, criticizing RFK Jr.'s actions that have undermined research and support for long COVID patients, and highlighting the broader systemic issues of healthcare inequality, disinformation, and the historical neglect of disabled and chronically ill populations. It emphasizes the importance of collective activism and justice in addressing these issues and calls for support for independent journalism.

via Truthout|
#disability-rights#health#long-covid
15 Years After My Bachelorette Pool Incident: My Journey and Changed Friendships
health-and-human-interest9 months ago

15 Years After My Bachelorette Pool Incident: My Journey and Changed Friendships

Rachelle Chapman, paralyzed from the chest down after a pool accident at her bachelorette party, shares her journey of resilience, including her marriage, motherhood via surrogacy, friendship changes, and recent health issues related to pregnancy attempts, emphasizing that a fulfilling family life is possible despite disability.

via Yahoo|
#disability-rights#health-and-human-interest#health-complications
Biden Administration Proposes Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled Workers
politics1 year ago

Biden Administration Proposes Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled Workers

The Biden administration plans to phase out a program allowing employers to pay disabled workers less than minimum wage, fulfilling a campaign promise and likely sparking legal and political challenges. The Labor Department's proposed rule would stop issuing new certificates for subminimum wages and phase out existing ones over three years.

via The Washington Post|
#biden-administration#disability-rights#labor-department
"Frontier Airlines CEO Calls for Stricter Controls on Airport Wheelchair Service Abuse"
travelaviation1 year ago

"Frontier Airlines CEO Calls for Stricter Controls on Airport Wheelchair Service Abuse"

Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle has called for stricter penalties to curb the abuse of airport wheelchair services, citing significant misuse that leads to increased costs and delays for those genuinely in need. This issue has been echoed by other industry leaders, who note that some travelers exploit the service to fast-track through airports. While there are legitimate reasons for varying wheelchair needs, the challenge remains in addressing abuse without penalizing those with invisible disabilities.

via CNBC|
#air-carrier-access-act#airport-abuse#disability-rights
"Quebec Quadriplegic Chooses Assisted Dying After Horrific Bedsore from 4-Day ER Stay"
health-disability-rights2 years ago

"Quebec Quadriplegic Chooses Assisted Dying After Horrific Bedsore from 4-Day ER Stay"

Normand Meunier, a quadriplegic man, developed a severe bedsore after a 4-day ER stay without access to a special mattress, leading him to choose medical assistance in dying. His partner advocated for the mattress, but it had to be ordered. Meunier's experience highlights the lack of proper care for vulnerable patients in the health-care system, prompting demands for an independent inquest into his death and highlighting the need for better support for people with disabilities.

via CBC.ca|
#bedsore#disability-rights#health-care-system
"Polio Survivor Paul Alexander, Who Lived in Iron Lung for 70 Years, Dies at 78"
obituary2 years ago

"Polio Survivor Paul Alexander, Who Lived in Iron Lung for 70 Years, Dies at 78"

Paul Alexander, a polio survivor who lived in an iron lung for over 70 years, has passed away at the age of 78. Paralyzed from the neck down after contracting polio at the age of 6, Alexander became a lawyer, author, and an inspiration to many. His death was announced by a disability-rights advocate who had interviewed him. Polio, a highly infectious viral disease, mainly affects children under 5 and can lead to paralysis. With the introduction of the polio vaccine in the 1950s, efforts to eradicate the disease have been successful, leading to a drastic reduction in cases. Iron lungs, once used to aid polio patients' breathing, have largely been replaced by modern ventilators.

via Livescience.com|
#disability-rights#iron-lung#obituary
"Paul Alexander, Longtime Iron Lung Resident, Passes Away at 78"
obituary2 years ago

"Paul Alexander, Longtime Iron Lung Resident, Passes Away at 78"

Paul Alexander, who lived most of his life in an iron lung after contracting polio at a young age, has passed away at 78. Despite his paralysis, he graduated from law school, wrote a memoir, and became an activist for disability rights. Alexander's unique breathing technique allowed him to lead a relatively active life, representing clients in court and attending protests. He chose not to undergo invasive surgery and continued living in the iron lung, becoming one of the last people to do so. His inspirational story garnered widespread attention, and he was recently recognized by Guinness World Records as the "longest iron lung patient."

via The Guardian US|
#disability-rights#iron-lung#obituary
"Longtime Iron Lung User Paul Alexander Dies at 78"
obituary2 years ago

"Longtime Iron Lung User Paul Alexander Dies at 78"

Paul Alexander, known as "the man in the iron lung," has passed away at the age of 78. A polio survivor, he spent over 70 years in the iron lung after being paralyzed from the neck down at the age of 6. Despite his condition, he pursued education, became a lawyer, and published a memoir. A fundraiser for his healthcare needs helped him live his final years stress-free.

via Fox News|
#disability-rights#iron-lung#obituary