***This event is moving to Zoom and will not be held in person***
Atheists United is thrilled to host activist Samantha Trad for a presentation and Q&A on end-of-life care.
Talking about death can be difficult, but if we do not plan ahead, then we are likely to die in ways we do not want. The good news is you have options! California passed the End of Life Option Act in 2015 and amended it, making it easier to access, in 2021. However, it can still be difficult to access if you don't plan ahead. Come learn about this and other compassionate end-of-life options.
Samantha Trad oversees the Advocacy & Outreach work for the Western half of the United States. In this role, Samantha passionately works hard to expand patient-centered and patient-directed end-of-life care across the country, which includes making sure people have the tools they need to plan for a possible dementia diagnosis and other serious illness. She is also an expert on implementing medical aid in dying laws and leads education and outreach efforts to eliminate barriers for eligible patients who want the option of medical aid in dying.
Previously, Samantha led Compassion & Choices work in California and Hawai‘i. Before working at Compassion & Choices, she taught American Politics at the University of Redlands and was the Executive Director of the Arizona Advocacy Network. Samantha has a Bachelor’s of Art in Political Science from the University of Redlands and Master’s of Art in International Economic and Political Studies from Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. In her free time, Samantha loves spending time with her family, running and hiking. She is based in Redlands, California.
This event is free for all Atheists United paid members with a suggested donation of $10 for non-members. To become a member visit www.atheistsunited.org.
The meeting will be hosted ONLINE and is first-come-first-serve for up to 100 guests. The event will also be live-streamed on Atheists United's Facebook page.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82529029652
Email evan@atheistsunited.org if you have any questions.