In part one of this three-part episode of Disrupting Death, hosts Kathy and Keri have the honour of sharing information about their research in medical assistance in dying, a component of which is digital storytelling, and Keri sits down with Diane Sims, the project’s only (to date) participant who herself has opted for MAiD.
Please consider viewing Diane's digital story entitled "MAiD: A Servant In Deed" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SftHzya8yI
Diane Sims is a prolific and published author, journalist, and social justice advocate, particularly for people living with disabilities and Canadians considering medical assistance in dying (MAiD). She has worked for the London Free Press, CBC Radio North, and the Manitoulin Expositor as managing editor, as well as for various federal and provincial cabinet ministers as a speech writer. Diane lives in Stratford, Ontario, with her husband, Dennis, and their cats.
Music for Disrupting Death was created by the ever-lovely Sarah McInnis. Sarah is a music therapist, a songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist and End-of Life Doula. In 2021, Sarah began The Legacy Song Project, writing original songs for folks at the end-of- life, and for folks who have lost loved ones. To learn more about Sarah, visit her website https://sarahmcinnis.com.
This episode of Disrupting Death was produced by Sadie Mallon.
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