Unpacking and Rethinking Guardianship for Disabled People

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023
2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT

Location: 

On-line

Description: 

Guardianship impacts at least 1.3 million disabled people in the United States. In recent years, the topic has received more widespread attention. Participants will leave this webinar with a better understanding of: what guardianship is, who it impacts, how restrictive guardianships can impact reproductive health decision-making, and less restrictive alternatives happening at the state level.  

Speaker: Emily DiMatteo, Senior Policy Analyst, Disability Justice Initiative, Center for American Progress

General Accommodations: 

Open or Closed Captions

From the Sponsor: 

Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Audience: 

People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Family Member of Person With Disability, Service Provider, State/Local Affiliate

Topic: 

Other Laws, Disability Awareness/Education

Credit: 

Attendance

Registration: 

Required

Cost: 

0.00

Registration Deadline: 

Tuesday, May 23, 2023