Category Archives: Disabled Rights & Issues

New York Court Approves Electroshock On Unwilling Woman

Posted on July 12, 2007 by Ampersand

In a 7/2 decision, the New York Court of Appeals has turned down Simone D., who had sued not to be put through electroshock again. (She’s had electroshock done to her over 200 times in her life). According to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Disabled Rights & Issues | 25 Comments

Universal Health Care & Personal Health Concerns

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Mandolin

On a pandagon thread about socialized medicine, a commenter called Catty writes, “I know 2 die-hard libertarians that are now universal health care supporters. Funny how problems like multiple sclerosis and cancer can change people’s minds.” I have always supported … Continue reading →

Posted in Class, poverty, labor, & related issues, Disabled Rights & Issues, Economics and the like | 331 Comments

Blogging Against Disablism–Invisible Disabilities

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Rachel S.

Rachel’s Note:  This is reposted from my site, but I figured it should also be posted on Alas.    Admin’s Note: Here’s my weak-ass contribution to blog against disablism day.  I’m in the middle of finals, but I figured I need to … Continue reading →

Posted in Disabled Rights & Issues | 7 Comments

How To Improve The National Violence Against Women Survey Of Rape

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Ampersand

Over the years, I’ve frequently referred to the National Violence Against Women Survey’s statistics regarding rape prevalence. ((A relatively brief summary of the NVAW survey’s findings can be read here.)) And I’ll probably continue to refer to NVAW Survey: it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Disabled Rights & Issues, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 13 Comments

Looking Professional

Posted on February 3, 2007 by Maia

Amy at Feminist Reprise has a really interesting post about shopping while fat when she was trying to buy clothes for an interview. Even with the help of readers she couldn’t get anything suitable for less than $300: Add to … Continue reading →

Posted in Disabled Rights & Issues, Fat, fat and more fat, Feminism, sexism, etc, Gender and the Body | 74 Comments

There Has to Be Someone Reading This Who Can Help This Person Out

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Rachel S.

Hey folks, I got this email on a list serve, and I figured I would disseminate this query to as many people as possible.  This sounds like a fascinating area of research that needs further development.  I’m not sure if he needs participants for … Continue reading →

Posted in Disabled Rights & Issues, Gender and the Body, Race, racism and related issues, Whatever | 8 Comments

Ashley's case and "I'd rather be dead."

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Ampersand

Do you ever read an argument written by someone you agree with, and find yourself saying, “please, please – get off my side!” I’ve seen a few people commenting on Ashley’s case say “I’d rather be dead,” or saying that … Continue reading →

Posted in Disabled Rights & Issues, Terri Schiavo | 77 Comments

The Ashley Treatment: A Feminist and Disability Rights Issue?

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Rachel S.

I heard about this today on BBC: In a case fraught with ethical questions, the parents of a severely mentally and physically disabled child have stunted her growth to keep their little “pillow angel” a manageable and more portable size. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion & reproductive rights, Disabled Rights & Issues, Families structures, divorce, etc, Feminism, sexism, etc, Gender and the Body | 479 Comments

Accessibility

Posted on November 26, 2006 by Maia

There was one discordant note to the Reclaim the Night march I went to last Thursday. The organisers had done a really good job of planning the after party. There was food, and a space for a debrief, as well … Continue reading →

Posted in Disabled Rights & Issues, Feminism, sexism, etc, Whatever | 4 Comments

Quote: Disability, Stereotypes, And Spirituality

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Ampersand

From Ballastexistenz: The disability category I belong to — cognitively disabled people in general, autistic people in particular, non-speaking autistic people in more particular, and autistic people who use FC at least some of the time in even more particular … Continue reading →

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