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FREE WEBINAR: How to be inclusive and welcoming to persons with disabilities in the legal system
February 29 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In the United States, disabled individuals are over-represented as both victims of crime and as those accused of crimes compared with their non-disabled counterparts. This overrepresentation is even higher for those with disabilities and other marginalized identities. As a result, it is critical that all professionals working in the criminal legal system create accessible and welcoming environments for persons with disabilities.
On Thursday, February 29 3:00-4:00pm ET / 12:00-1:00pm PT join the Strengthening the Sixth team and RespectAbility for an engaging webinar that will include a discussion of the basics of disability etiquette, language, and inclusion, as well as lay a strong foundation for how legal professionals can better serve individuals with disabilities who are involved with the criminal legal process as victims, witnesses, and defendants.
The program is FREE but registration is required.
Webinar Facilitators:
- Ariel Simms (they/she), President and Chief Executive Officer, RespectAbility
- Graciano Petersen (he/him), Senior Director of Talent, Culture, and Training, RespectAbility
REGISTER NOW!
Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive and accessible events. Please let us know on your registration form what assistance we can provide to ensure you can fully engage with the program. We will be providing ASL interpreter and live CART services for this program. If you have other accessibility inquiries, please email Bonnie Hoffman at [email protected].
