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Disability rights groups weigh in on New York assisted suicide case

Eleven disability rights groups, led by Not Dead Yet, filed an amicus brief in support of a recent court decision, currently on appeal, dismissing a challenge to New York State's physician-assisted suicide law. “Our basic position …

Brief cognitive-behavioral therapy helps those with problematic …

Engaging in brief, cognitive-behavioral therapy is an effective treatment for helping people with problematic caffeine use lower their caffeine consumption, according to a new study coauthored by Laura M. Juliano, Ph.D., …

It's time to stop fighting disability and start fighting … – Rooted in Rights

Often, when mainstream society considers people with disabilities, it is with a combination of pity and admiration. Pity for having their disability, and admiration for living with it. Few outside of the disability rights movement …