Criminal Justice and the ADA

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

Location: 

www.ada-legal.org

Description: 

There are many people with disabilities in the criminal justice system. In 1998, the Supreme Court made clear in a case called Yeskey that the ADA applies to state prisons. This webinar will review how the ADA has been applied to law enforcement and the criminal justice system, including a discussion of recent litigation involving the segregation of people with mental illness in prisons. Illinois CLE certificate will be provided.

Speakers:

  • Barry Taylor, Equip for Equality
  • Rachel Weisberg, Equip for Equality

From the Sponsor: 

Region 5 - Great Lakes ADA Center, Region 6 - Southwest ADA Center, ADA National Network

Audience: 

Business, Employer, State and Local Government, People with Disabilities

Topic: 

State and Local Government (ADA Title II)

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

$0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Tuesday, September 20, 2016