Category disabilities

Introducing: The Beautiful Unwanted

Chris Kaposy introduces his new book, The Beautiful Unwanted: Down Syndrome in Myth, Memoir, and Bioethics.

An Ordinary Future: An Interview with Thomas W. Pearson

Thomas W. Pearson discusses his new book, An Ordinary Future: Margaret Mead, the Problem of Disability, and a Child Born Different.

In a Nutshell: The Special Joint Committee on MAiD and Mature Minors

Constance MacIntosh outlines the recommendations of the Special Joint Parliamentary Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) with respect to mature minors accessing MAiD.

Moral and Intellectual Gymnastics in Defense of Canada’s Out-of-Control MAiD Regime

Daryl Pullman examines a recent article that defends expanded eligibility for medical assistance in dying on questionable grounds of autonomy and harm reduction.

In a Nutshell: The Special Joint Committee on MAiD Tackles Disability

Eric Mathison summarizes the final report of the federal Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) as it relates to disability.