ADA Live! Protection and Advocacy Systems for People with Disabilities

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
1:00 PM EST - 1:45 PM EST

Location: 

LISTEN: soundcloud.com/adalive.org ; VIEW: transcript and resources at adalive.org

Description: 

In this episode of ADA Live!

The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System is on the front line in defending the personal and civil rights of people with disabilities. P&As empower and ensure individuals with disabilities have the right to make choices, contribute to society, and live independently. They guard against abuse, advocate for basic human rights, and ensure access and accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, voting rights, and within the juvenile and criminal justice systems.

P&As are represented at the national level by the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), an organization established by Congress to protect the rights of people with disabilities.

On this episode of ADA Live! our guest will be Curt Decker, founder and Executive Director of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). Mr. Decker will discuss the history of the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System, some important legislation they have supported, current projects, and how this advocacy system works to protect the rights of people with disabilities.

To access this ADA Live! episode

*Available on Wednesday, March 3 at 1:00 pm [Eastern]

From the Sponsor: 

Region 4 - Southeast ADA Center

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Consumer Advocate, Educator, Family Member of Person With Disability, Federal or Non-Federal Partner, Policy Expert, Service Provider, State/Local Affiliate

Topic: 

Education, General ADA Information, Other Laws, Enforcement, Legal Assistance, Non-Discrimination

Registration: 

Not Required

Cost: 

Free