In this deeply personal and challenging reflection, Heidi Janz explores the connection between disability, MAiD, ableism, and Christian witness in Canada. Drawing from her own story, the life and death of Tracy Latimer, and her work in disability ethics, Janz calls the church to affirm the dignity of disabled lives and resist the cultural belief that dependence makes a life less valuable.
These two stories may seem quite different – in the first I was overlooked and in the second I was singled out – but the experience of both was similar. Sitting on my walker meant that I was perceived differently than the people around me.
When God created He said “it is good”, not “it is useful”. God did not intend for us to label people for what they can do but to value people for who they are.
Today, we are pleased to welcome Matthew Piamonte to the site for a guest post on Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying Bill C-14. Matthew is finishing his residency training in family medicine [Read More]
Subscribe to our mailing list and receive our most recent articles and resources.
© 2025 • All rights reserved. • Site administered by Karis Disability Services
