ADA Rights and The Criminal Justice System


Tuesday, December 13, 2022
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone

Description

Just like anyone else, individuals with disabilities encounter the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants, incarcerated persons, victims, and/or witnesses. During this session, learn the ADA rights of an individual with a disability when involved in the justice system. Additionally, access to social services, programs, and facilities will be covered. Participants will have an opportunity to ask the speakers questions following the presentation.

Continuing Education Recognition Available

Certificate Credit hours
ACTCP 1.5
Certificate of Attendance 1.5

Speakers:

Leigh Ann Davis, Senior Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives, The Arc of the United States

Jessica Oppenheim, Esq., Director of the Criminal Justice Advocacy Program (Retired), The Arc of New Jersey

Session Questions

This session is accepting questions from registered users. After you have registered to participate in this session you can submit your questions on your Account Manager page. Please note: the number of questions will be limited and submissions will be closed well before the session starts to provide time to prepare answers.