Criminal Justice and the ADA

Criminal Justice and the ADA

When
Sep 21, 20162:00pm to 3:30pm
Eastern Time
Cost
Free
Where
www.ada-legal.org
Format
Recorded event
Category
ADA Basics
Region
Region 5 – Great Lakes ADA Center
Region 6 – Southwest ADA Center
ADA Knowledge Translation Center

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

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