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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 DisabilitiesTopic:
State and Local Government (ADA Title II)Registration:
Required
Cost:
$0.00
Registration Link:
Registration Deadline:
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
