Elizabeth Sheehy.

The article, titled "Elizabeth Sheehy," is written by Elizabeth Sheehy, a Professor Emerita at the University of Ottawa. Sheehy shares her personal experience with the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, including long wait lists for supportive housing and pressure from medical professionals to consider "do not resuscitate" orders. She expresses opposition to the extension of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to people with disabilities and mental illness, arguing that it fails to address the social and economic supports needed for a dignified life. Sheehy also criticizes proposals to allow children and teenagers to access MAiD, highlighting the importance of protecting young people's lives and well-being. She concludes by urging for a firewall to be put in place to prevent the spread of MAiD to children and teenagers. [Extracted from the article]