(The picture above is a head shot portrait of Laura Hershey) Many regular readers and (and hopefully all of the members of the disability community) who read this blog will recognize the name of Laura Hershey. Laura – a poet, activist, writer, consultant – died unexpectedly on November 26th after a sudden illness. She was … Continue reading Laura Hershey : 1962-2010
It surprises some people when they inquire about NDY that we don’t describe ourselves as “prolife.” The reason we don’t describe ourselves that was is that “prolife” tends to cover a variety of positions, but first and foremost is the opposition to abortion. NDY, as an organization, doesn’t oppose abortion. We have no organizational position … Continue reading Disabled Feminists Issue Statement: on Robert Edwards, Virginia Ironside and Unnecessary Opposition of Rights
Last month, friend and colleague Laura Hershey started a new blog hosted on the website of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation titled “Life Support.” Laura is a (quoting from her website) “writer, poet, activist, consultant.” She is also a board member of Not Dead Yet and a friend. She will be posting bimonthly. Her … Continue reading Introducing “Life Support” – a blog by Laura Hershey (and a tribute to Barb Knowlen)
