Autism Coalition of Quebec: In response to insufficient action, several parents of children with autism have formed Autism Coalition of Quebec, an advocacy group.
Continue Reading → Fed-up parents launch advocacy group
According to a 2015 report in the Financial Times, about 3 percent of all Dutch deaths are now the result of euthanasia. Even more horrifying is that you no longer have to be terminally ill to be euthanized in many places. Mental illness is an increasingly common justification.
Continue Reading → The Sad Expansion of Euthanasia
Contrary to expectations, the question "Are you happy?" resulted in a consistent "yes" response from patients with Locked-in Syndrome. Despite their terrible disability, they are satisfied with life.
Continue Reading → The astonishing witness of locked-in patients
Two years ago, Canada's Supreme Court legalized assisted suicide and there are hints that the country has moved toward devaluing human life.
Continue Reading → Euthanasia’s goals: save money, collect organs
Safeguards passed by Parliament restricting the availability of euthanasia are seen as hurdles rather than vital protections.
Continue Reading → Euthanasia ‘Safeguards’ Soon Seen as ‘Hurdles’