WELCOME — ABOUT US
Death is hard to think about, and it’s hard to talk about. Death with Dignity–Albany was founded in 2015 to make it easier for people to talk about end-of-life issues, to learn more about their options, and to make plans to ensure that their wishes are honored when the time comes. We believe that everyone deserves to have a dignified, peaceful death.
We are an independent, local, grassroots group whose mission is to provide a forum for education and advocacy. We are based in Albany, NY and serve the Capital Region of New York State and beyond.
In past years, we held in-person meetings to hear from guest speakers with expertise in legal, ethical, social, and legislative aspects of end-of-life matters. These meetings allowed supporters of death with dignity to meet and talk with other supporters and advocates. Beginning in 2020, our meetings have shifted mostly to an online format.
We are part of the New York Alliance for Medical Aid in Dying, whose members are working to enact medical aid in dying legislation in this state.
Tuesdays at the Capitol
Since the Press Conference and Lobby Day on January 16, advocates in yellow T-shirts have been lining the halls of the Capitol and the Legislative Office Building (LOB) on nearly every Tuesday.
On Tuesday, March 5, physicians from New York, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. came to the Capitol to urge lawmakers to pass the bill this year. Below, some physicians joined advocates lining the hallway between the LOB and the Capitol.
Later, a press conference was held outside the Senate lobby. Speakers included several physicians, the bill sponsors, and campaign director Corinne Carey. Below, Dr. David Pratt makes the case for medical aid in dying. (Special thanks to Todd Cross, volunteer photographer, for photos on this day.)
Advocacy Tuesdays will continue every week until the bill passes. Sign up for individual days on the Compassion and Choices website HERE , and you will receive information later on the day’s schedule.
Spring Lobby Day — May 7
This year’s Spring Lobby Day, organized by Compassion & Choices NY, will be on Tuesday, May 7. For part of the day we will be joining forces with the New York League of Women Voters and other allies — we’ll be United for Compassion. This will be the biggest advocacy event of the year, and we want to show lawmakers that New Yorkers are united in support of the Medical Aid in Dying Act. Mark your calendar and sign up HERE .
Advocacy
There is so much we can do, even from home! Our Advocacy page is being updated continually with activities presented and prioritized according to the needs of the campaign. Check it out when you can, and help pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act for New York. For more information, go to our: