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What it Feels Like to Be Offered MAID

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
12:00pm to 1:00pm

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Organized by: John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre
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A couple of dedicated advocates for the disabled talk about their feelings as one was offered MAID due to living with chronic pain, and the other, living with schizophrenia, may soon qualify as well.

When you realize that you are exactly the type of person being discussed as qualified to request MAID, it hits you in a deep part of your stomach.

A couple of dedicated advocates for the disabled talk about their feelings as one was offered MAID due to living with chronic pain, and the other living with Schizophrenia may soon qualify as well.

More information: please call 780-492-6676, e-mail dossetor.centre@ualberta.ca or visit the Dossetor Centre website.

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