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We Want Civil Rights & Healthcare, Not To Be Institutionalized, Tortured or Killed

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For several months, I have been actively involved in the fight for healthcare, resisting the watering down of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and pushing for FDA regulations against the shock torture of people with disabilities at the Judge Rotenberg Center. From Washington, DC, to Columbus, Ohio, to Chicago, Illinois and back to Washington, … Continue reading We Want Civil Rights & Healthcare, Not To Be Institutionalized, Tortured or Killed →

Using and Promoting Change of Language to Make the Objectionable Acceptable

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Last week, I happened to be watching The Ed Show on MSNBC.  Thankfully, the host – who I think is trying to be a liberal imitation of Sean Hannity – was on vacation.  Christopher Hayes, Washington editor of  The Nation, was subbing for the regular host. I was kind of paying half-attention, getting ready for … Continue reading Using and Promoting Change of Language to Make the Objectionable Acceptable →

Blogging Against Aversives – a little late

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Mike Reynolds at uppity disability dot net has been the driving force behind the “blogging against aversives” campaign that began yesterday and is spilling into today. According to Mike, the Massachusetts legislature is hearing a number of bills aimed at curtailing the use of so-called “aversives” at the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC). “Aversives” – for … Continue reading Blogging Against Aversives – a little late →

Letter Asks Amer. Psych. Assoc. to Condemn Torture – Against People with Disabilities

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In August, the American Psychological Association (APA) made some news when it passed a resolution affirming that its members shouldn’t be involved with “Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment” toward those termed “enemy combatants.” Many of us who are familiar with practices that are implicitly sanctioned by the APA took note … Continue reading Letter Asks Amer. Psych. Assoc. to Condemn Torture – Against People with Disabilities →