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Protecting the Rights of Disabled Parents Involved with the Child Welfare System
Event Date/Time:
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
Location:
On-line
Description:
Disabled parents and their children are disproportionally involved with the child welfare system and, once involved, experience significant disparities. This webinar will describe the experiences of parents with disabilities within the child welfare system. It will then explore the ADA’s application to the child welfare system, including recent enforcement efforts by the federal government and court decisions. Finally, the webinar will conclude with a discussion of strategies and solutions for representing disabled parents and their children.
Presenter: Robyn M. Powell, PhD, JD, Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and a co-investigator at the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities
General Accommodations:
Open or Closed Captions
From the Sponsor:
Region 3 - Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
Audience:
People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Attorney or Other Legal Professional, Family Member of Person With Disability, Service Provider, State/Local AffiliateTopic:
General ADA Information, State and Local Government (ADA Title II)Credit:
Attendance
Registration:
Required
Cost:
0.00
Registration Link:
Registration Deadline:
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
