Disability Rights Advocates’ Post

Are you working your butt off to get your head around legal changes in the disability sector? Are you dismayed that the legal sector is only just learning to get over saying things like 'perchance' and 'forsooth', and you can pretty much forget about Easy Read in this context? Come with me to Law Week activities next week organised by the inimitable Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service. We're going to VCAT, the Magistrates' Court, and the Supreme Court. It's for people with cognitive disability. If you, or clients, or whoever, would like to know about law things in accessible ways, come the heck along! Links in comments. Pic of my new hair because the LinkedIn algorithm favours images and it's the last pic I took. Find me a more appropriate one for this post and I'll change it. ... Image description: Me sitting in my car, seatbelt on, long purple fringe and spiky dark hair. See you soon?

Concerns about the "cruel, #inhuman and degrading" treatment of a man with an #intellectualdisability have prompted a complaint against the Queensland government to the state's human rights watchdog. I watched the whole Four Corners episode of #forensic Disability Services a couple of weeks back and felt very sad and upset about the treatment of #people with disabilities. How can we stop this? Why are Government not hiring the right people for DFS? Tailored Treatment is possible for everyone. This is not the way they should be treated at #forensic Disability Services even if they have done horrible acts. Have a #holistic approach to dealing with people with disabilities. People with a disability are protected by the same laws as everyone else. You have fundamental #human rights like freedom, respect, equality, and dignity. You have the right to live to your full potential, to exercise control over your own life, and to live free from abuse or neglect. #disabilityinclusion #disabilityrights #disabilitycare

📢 ICYMI: An Introduction to Disability Discrimination Law – for Housing Lawyers 42BR's housing team, joined by some of our employment law specialists, recently presented four webinars covering topics relating to Disability Discrimination Law, designed specifically with Housing Lawyers in mind. Part 1: What is a disability? Rebecca Thomas and Stefan Liberadzki - What is “disability”? - The Equality Act definition: elements of disability - Effects of medical treatment - Fluctuating conditions - Past disabilities Part 2: Reasonable Adjustments Iris Ferber KC and Nick Singer - Operation of s20-21 Equality Act 2010: an overview - Tenancies: 'Premises' or 'Services'? - The elements of a claim - What is a PCP? - What is a 'substantial disadvantage'? - What is 'reasonable'? Part 3: Section 15 Claims of Discrimination Arising from Disability Neil Clark and Max Gordon - Operation of s15 Equality Act 2010: an overview - The elements of a claim - What is 'unfavourable treatment'? - The causation test: 'something arising in consequence of the tenant's disability' - Landlord's justification: what is the 'legitimate aim'? - Is the treatment 'proportionate'? Part 4: Remedies for Unlawful Discrimination Gillian Crew and Angela Piears - Procedures and Tactics - Injunctions - Damages (including 'Injury to feelings' awards) - Aggravated damages - Exemplary damages Watch the recordings here - https://lnkd.in/eunynw5F #Housing #DisabilityDiscrimination #Webinars #Training

2020 changed the world and caused a lot of people to step back and reassess things. The way many advocated and what they advocated for pivoted. Bridging the gap between social and Disability Justice became more important than ever. Here’s a snippet of what founder and CEO Keri Gray had to say about these things during her fireside chat from last year’s Virtual Ability, Inc’s annual International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference. The conference theme was “Do, Create, Live.” You can watch the entire interview here. [Video description: An animated/illustrated clip of Keri during a fireside chat. The video is captioned.] #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityRights #BlackThoughtLeaders #Accessibility #Advocate #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityAwareness #DisabledAndProud #FiresideChat #PublicSpeaker

📽 Exploring the Intersection of Creative Freedom and Disability Rights: A Case Analysis of Nipun Malhotra vs. Sony Pictures Films India Private Limited... 🔍 Key Ideas: 1. Disability Rights 2. Media Representation 3. Creative Freedom vs. Legal Constraints Contributor: Likitha P Mahdiker 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gC5j3536 💭 What are your thoughts on balancing creative freedom with the need for respectful media representation? Share your views in the comments below! #DisabilityRights #SupremeCourt #FilmCertification #AltacitGlobal

Exploring Intersectionality: Local Language Access Laws & Disability Rights Can local language access laws coexist with disability law? Spoiler: Yes, they can! #Inclusion #Accessibility #LanguageRights #DisabilityAdvocacy

'DISABILITY: LAW AND RIGHTS' BOOK BY DAVID TETI AND SALEM LOROT NOW AVAILABLE AT NURIA BOOKSTORE The Disability: Law and Rights book provides a comprehensive, plainly-written account of disability law in Kenya. It elucidates the rights of persons with disabilities as provided under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), giving them an in-depth appraisal within the Kenyan context. The book discusses emerging issues on disability such as inclusive development in legislations and policies, reasonable accommodation, universal design, non-discrimination, albinism and Vision 2030, among others. The book is a resourceful reading and teaching material on disability studies, a quick reference guide for disability organisations and practitioners, a practicable text for policy-makers as well as a curious reader interested in disability law in Kenya. This is not only the first book on disability law in Kenya but also one with sufficient detail on the subject. The book is now available at Nuria Bookstore.Detail on how to order is in the first comment.

How well do you know your disability history? It's #DisabilityHistoryMonth so I will be taking some time to post about some significant figures from disability history and shed a light on a marginalised history that many don’t know about or have forgotten. Remember to take some time yourself to think about disability history, celebrate how far we have come but also remember there is still so far to go to make the UK a more inclusive place. Since the disability discrimination act in 1995 there has been a lot of progress. However disabled people's experiences are still not always heard or valued. Remember "nothing about us without us" all decisions about disabled people’s rights should be made by and with disabled people. #disability #disabilityhistory #disabilityhistorymonth #marginalised #fridakahlo #nothingaboutuswithoutus #helenkeller #louisbraille #harriettubman https://lnkd.in/efn5b5dd

Inclusivity and equity in the legal profession are essential for true justice. This Disability Pride Month, we celebrate the achievements and resilience of individuals with disabilities. According to census data, about 13% of Americans identify as having a disability, but they are severely underrepresented among lawyers. A 2023 National Association of Law Placement study of 635 law firms found that only 1.99% of lawyers identified as having a disability. However, this is a growing number—up significantly from 0.6% in 2019. We are dedicated to diversifying the appellate bar to reflect the rich tapestry of our nation, including those with disabilities. Our year-long Mentorship Program supports law students of color -- including those with disabilities -- preparing them to become future equity champions for all Americans. These aspiring legal professionals will fight for a more just and accessible legal system, ensuring everyone has a voice and representation. Join us in honoring the disability community and our shared mission to create a more inclusive appellate bar. Together, we can make a difference. #DisabilityPrideMonth #disability #AppellateLinkedIn

Another fantastic opportunity to learn about the U.S. Supreme Court's 1999 #Olmstead decision celebrating its 25 anniversary this week with HHS and DOJ's event this afternoon at 2PM (Eastern). In-person and virtual option. Zoom registration is available at the ACL page below if you would like to join virtually. This monumental decision opened the world for many people with #Disabilities for #Community #Integration and #Inclusion. However, many are still #Institutionalized waiting to have their #LegalRights realized. #DisabilityRights #CivilRights https://lnkd.in/gT-e2uxp.