Heidi L. Janz

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  • Associate Adjunct Professor of Disability Ethics, John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre, University of Alberta
People participate in the inaugural Disability Pride Parade in New York on July 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Here are some dos and don’ts to help tackle ableism

Michelle Stack, University of British Columbia and Heidi L. Janz, University of Alberta

People with disabilities contend with daily challenges and ableism. Here are some dos and don'ts to help you be more mindful of those living with a disability.
Minister of Justice David Lametti gives a thumbs up as he rises to vote in favour of a motion on Bill C-7, medical assistance in dying, in the House of Commons on Dec. 10, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

A dangerous path: Why expanding access to medical assistance in dying keeps us up at night

Heidi L. Janz, University of Alberta and Leonie Herx, Queen's University, Ontario

Expanding access to medical assistance in dying (MAID) to those not terminally ill puts vulnerable people at risk of feeling pressured into MAID, and doctors at risk of being forced to facilitate it.
Disability prejudice in the classroom can teach children early on that some lives are more worthy than others. (Shutterstock)

Think disability is a tragedy? We pity you

Heidi L. Janz, University of Alberta and Michelle Stack, University of British Columbia

Two university professors explore their unlikely longtime friendship, providing lessons for parents of both “abled” and disabled children today.

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