Cohen Law Offices EC’s Post

Explore the significant challenges within Wisconsin's juvenile justice system and its impact on youth of color and those with disabilities. Understand the pressing need for systemic reforms to address the disparities highlighted by recent data. This blog post comprehensively analyzes the "school-to-prison pipeline" and offers insights into necessary interventions for better outcomes. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbbbTd87 #CohenLawOffices #EauClaire #OWI #WisconsinOWIDefense #OWIDefense #DrunkDrivingDefense #WisconsinCriminalDefense #WisconsinFelonyDefense

Here is a recent webinar a friend and I hosted regarding digital accessibility and inclusive experiences. In the webinar, I discuss several Aira experiences, my Ohio State art experience, and also my interpretation of Disability Justice. https://lnkd.in/gMYev7-r

Want to learn more about navigating the justice system as a person with a disability? Check out our primer: https://lnkd.in/gU__xrYn

Under the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights there is no minimum age of consent for treatment. In other words, just because a patient is under the age of 16 years old (a child) does not necessarily mean they are unable to give informed consent. This factsheet provides an overview of what to consider when obtaining the informed consent of or for a patient who is a child. Read the factsheet: https://lnkd.in/ga2EyjkS

As an industry, we're increasingly talking about and creating more inclusive research and insights. It’s wonderful! ✨ But as we lean in, we also need to consider how to ensure our efforts are purposeful and meaningful for the audiences we want to give a voice to and better show up for. In this Personal Perspective article written by Truth's Associate Director, Juliet Wood, she shares: 💬 "Identity is fluid, personal, intersectional, and uncertain – in a world of ‘tick box’ research, we need to respect that identity is not as easy to understand as this..." You can read her full article in Research Live here: https://lnkd.in/ed5dqpUt #InclusiveResearch #HumanCentric

How we are doing things differently in Scotland.

In a major win for people with disabilities, the US Department of Justice has published their final ruling under Title II of the ADA that will ensure that healthcare entities provide accessible diagnostic treatment. View the DOJ's press release and rule here: https://loom.ly/Y5V16yU #TransCen #ADA #InclusiveHealthcare #InclusionMatters #ADATitleII

🌟 Join us on June 17th for the International Conference on Equal Access to Justice for Persons with Intellectual and Psychosocial Disabilities! 🌟 A special session dedicated to the recognition of barriers to equal participation of suspects/defendants with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities will be held during the event. With the help of our speakers, we will answer essential questions such as: What process should be in place to enable criminal justice professionals to adjust proceedings for defendants with disabilities? At what point in criminal proceedings are professionals required to identify the need for accommodations? What mechanisms are currently showing promising results on this matter? Click here to follow the event online: https://lnkd.in/eFnzxMwF Click here to see the full agenda of the event: https://urlr.me/Yn16J #Inclusion #ProceduralRights #LawReform #CivilSociety #LegalProfessionals #DisabilityRights #ENABLE 

Here's Kirsty signing today's question, "Will you work with me?" You can download our free Learning Disability Week resource by following this link: https://bit.ly/3xeg2zW Mencap #LearningDisabilityWeek

The first section 504 update in 47 years giving enforceable protection to disabled people is finally here. It comes on the heels of a guide released by the EEOC last week, detailing much broader protections against discrimination. #Education, #healthcare, and #nonprofit #leaders, let’s foster equitable work and learning environments from the get-go. Workers, clinicians, students and faculty who feel supported don’t file lawsuits! Want to work with me as a consultant? I have space for one more client this year - contact me. #RethinkRelationship #Intersectionality #HealthEquity #EducationalEquity #Disability #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth