#disabilityrights — Public Fediverse posts
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Canada’s possible expansion of MAID for mental illness is worrisome, including for high schools
#Canada #MAID #MentalHealth #DisabilityRights #Schools #Education #Disability #HumanRights #SpecialEducation #Ethics #MentalIllness #Quebec #Ontario #Manitoba
https://the-14.com/canadas-possible-expansion-of-maid-for-mental-illness-is-worrisome-including-for-high-schools/ -
CW: Human rights
I had to explain human rights to my personal assistant (I am disabled) yesterday. She claims to be not political and neutral and said that she doesn't understand why so many people (in Germany) are not fine with the government cutting off all financial resources as punishment for people who depend on them and break certain rules (missing several obligatory appointments).
Instead of discussing the reasons why people might not be able to follow the rules, I pointed out that even the worst people deserve human rights, that even prisoners have a roof above their head and get free food and she got my point.
This is what human rights are for. You don't have to understand all the individual reasons why people behave in a certain way, if you don't have the capacity for it, but if you are fine with punishing people with starvation and other forms of cruelty you are not apolitical, you are not neutral, you are against human rights.
#antifacism #antifa #DisabilityRights #disabled #neurodivergence #NeuroDiversity #disabilityjustice
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#VisuallyImpaired #voters sue #NewHampshire over changes to #Absentee #BallotAccess
The plaintiffs say the new law will deter some voters with #disabilities from participating in the democratic process at all, even after they have registered to voteBy Steven Porter Globe Staff, Updated August 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
"Three people with visual impairments are suing New Hampshire officials to challenge the constitutionality of a law that will soon tighten #PhotoID requirements for voters seeking an #AbsenteeBallot.
"The plaintiffs — Adele Robertson of #ExeterNH, Daniel Frye of #ConcordNH, and Regina Wilson of #BrentwoodNH — allege the new law, known as #SenateBill287, will impose a significant burden on every #AbsenteeVoter statewide.
" 'And, in some cases, these burdens will entirely prevent voters from exercising their #RightToVote,' their lawsuit states.
Under the new rules imposed by #SB287, voters will be required to either bring a photo ID to their local election officials to request an absentee ballot in person, or submit a copy of their ID or a notarized signature along with their application.
While proponents said the legislation will better protect election integrity, critics said the changes will add barriers that disproportionately impact #seniors, voters with #disabilities, and those living in #rural parts of the state."Read more:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/21/metro/nh-blind-disabilities-voters-absentee-ballots/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/DWXKG#VoterDisenfranchisement #DisabilityRights #USPol #NHPol #AbsenteeVoting #USElections