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Man who almost killed himself after misdiagnosis warns of 'flaw' in assisted suicide bill
A retired journalist who planned to kill himself after medical professionals misdiagnosed him with motor neuron disease is speaking out against a bill that would allow certain adults in England and Wales to receive assistance in ending their lives.
Special needs mom shares her journey to advocating for parent caregivers
Jess Ronne, an author and special needs mom, shares her journey to advocating for parent caregivers.
Special needs mom on how to redefine caregiving as ‘holy work,’ issues call to action to Church
Jessica Ronne, founder of The Lucas Project and author of Caregiving with Grit and Grace, shares her journey from becoming a caregiver for her son with profound disabilities to advocating for parent caregivers through resources, awareness and faith.
Blind woman denied entry into church because of guide dog
A blind Texas woman says she was unable to attend a church because officials wouldn't allow her guide dog inside their sanctuary.
Christian charity raises concerns over assisted suicide claims after man kills sick wife
Christian charity CARE has voiced concern about calls to legalize assisted suicide in the U.K. after a man sentenced in the killing of his terminally ill wife was freed by a Cypriot court.
Hillary Clinton laments Idaho abortion ban, highlights story of baby aborted for disability
Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton condemned pro-life laws in states like Idaho that prevent abortions for fetal abnormalities, highlighting the story of a mother whose baby was diagnosed with Turner syndrome in-utero.
Archie Battersbee: UN to determine if UK violated 12-year-old's right to life
A United Nations committee will consider a complaint accusing the United Kingdom government of violating the rights of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee, who died last August after a hospital withdrew his treatment following a lengthy court battle with his parents.
Democrat resigns after comments about disabled children's impact on school budget draws backlash
A Massachusetts Democratic official has resigned from his position as chair of a local Democratic committee after he suggested during public comments at a recent city council meeting that abortion is necessary to offset the cost of providing special education classes and services for children with disabilities.
Family says 6-year-old boy who shot teacher has ‘acute disability,’ offers prayers
The family of a 6-year-old boy who shot first-grade teacher Abigail Zwerner as she taught her class at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, earlier this month revealed that he has an “acute disability” and offered prayers for her recovery.
