Disabilities

Right to Life for Babies with Disabilities

Right to Life for Babies with Disabilities

A few weeks ago I came across the heartwarming story of Sierra, a little girl born with Mosaic Trisomy 18 (T18)…

Statement of Concern: People with Disabilities in danger during the coronavirus pandemic

Statement of Concern: People with Disabilities in danger during the coronavirus pandemic

Last week the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) endorsed a Statement of Concern regarding the treatment (or non treatment) of…

The Human Existence Equality Act passed in Mississippi

The Human Existence Equality Act passed in Mississippi

The Human Existence Equality Act was passed in Mississippi’s lower house last week.  If passed, this state will ban abortions…

Faces of Choice

Faces of Choice

Faces of Choice is a new website based in the US who are seeking to promote choice as a person,…

Societal Standards of Perfection – Where Can They Lead Us?

Societal Standards of Perfection – Where Can They Lead Us?

Is this where we are heading?  Kylie Lang raises some serious concerns…… It’s ironic that in October, Down Syndrome Awareness…

Respecting the Life-Bearer

Respecting the Life-Bearer

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Mulierus Dignitatem, the Apostolic Letter from Blessed John Paul II on the dignity…

Sterilising people with disabilities: eugenics or common sense?

Sterilising people with disabilities: eugenics or common sense?

“NO, my disabled daughter should never have a child!” There are those who believe everyone should have the right to…

Pope decries discrimination based on genetics

Pope decries discrimination based on genetics

VATICAN CITY—Pope Benedict XVI said Saturday that any type of discrimination based on genetic factors, such as a risk for…

Pope warns of New Eugenics Mentality

Pope warns of New Eugenics Mentality

Pope Benedict XVI reaffirms the absolute value of every human person. VATICAN CITY (Asia News) – “Man will always be…

The Risks of Pushing Towards Perfection

The Risks of Pushing Towards Perfection

The purpose of selective eugenics is either to prevent the birth of babies showing serious genetic or structural disorders, or…