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TODAY! - #CLE: Per NALP's 2021 Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms, disability reporting within firms has increased over the past couple of years. As such, it's more important than ever to learn how you can support colleagues and clients with disabilities. Employment attorney, Casey Erick, will provide essential guidelines for interacting with persons with disabilities as part of this NBI CLE webinar. https://lnkd.in/gZDTB8aj #Diversity #EmploymentLaw #humanresources

FRIDAY, Feb. 16 - #CLE: Per NALP's 2021 Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms, disability reporting within firms has increased over the past couple of years. As such, it's more important than ever to learn how you can support colleagues and clients with disabilities. Employment attorney, Casey Erick, will provide essential guidelines for interacting with persons with disabilities as part of this NBI CLE webinar. https://lnkd.in/gZDTB8aj #Diversity #LawFirm #HumanResources #webinar

This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we want to shed a light on the realities for disabled law students and lawyers! 👏🏾 Today, we’re looking at employment data for self-disclosed disabled lawyers. Based on this data, it may be more likely that law graduates with a disability are more likely to work solo or in small firms. Working a smaller firm may give more flexibility, especially for those who may need more accommodations and time off due to their disability. While more is being done by firms in recent years to accommodate different needs, we think that there is still more to be done! #lawschool #lawfirm #disability

Earlier this week, I was interviewed by the Law Society Gazette to discuss the Court Accessibility Project that Bringing [Dis]Ability to the Bar is conducting. BDABar aims through this project to a) create criteria of concessions for courts, b) discover what adjustments courts in UK make for attendees, c) create recommendations for attendees at certain courts and d) create recommendations for courts to accommodate additional needs.   As a wheelchair user, every time I have to access a court, it is a very stressful experience since there is very limited information available. If disabled attendees can't access accessibility information easily, how will we increase disability representation in the legal sector?   If you want to assist BDABar with data collection, please fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/e67pVTh2 https://lnkd.in/e4BBbHJi

Navigating the Nexus between Intellectual Disability and Criminal Justice ⚖️ Exploring the complex intersection of intellectual disability and the criminal justice system is vital in ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all individuals. 🤝✨ Individuals with intellectual disabilities often face significant challenges when encountering the criminal justice system. Misunderstandings, communication barriers, and difficulties in comprehending legal proceedings can lead to disproportionately higher rates of involvement and vulnerability within this system. 📚🔒 As advocates for inclusivity and fairness, it's crucial to raise awareness about these challenges. By fostering education among law enforcement, legal professionals, and correctional facilities, we can better equip them to recognize and accommodate individuals with intellectual disabilities. This includes providing tailored support, ensuring access to appropriate resources, and fostering a compassionate approach. 🌟💡 Let's strive for a justice system that prioritizes empathy, understanding, and equitable treatment for all, regardless of cognitive differences. By working together to bridge these gaps, we can create a more just and inclusive society where everyone has equal access to fair treatment under the law. 🌐⚖️ #InclusiveJustice #IntellectualDisability #EqualityInLaw #CriminalJusticeReform #AccessibilityMatters #EmpathyInAction

AODA, the Ontario disability law introduced in 2014, is gaining momentum with the government enforcing it amidst an aging population and the impacts of COVID. Organizations are now rushing to meet its requirements after having a decade to comply. Our company, along with a select group of accessibility specialists, offers years of expertise in digital accessibility and education to support organizations in their digital accessibility journey. Rather than doing the work for them, we focus on consulting, education, and coaching. This empowers teams to enhance their accessibility skills, enabling them to do it themselves. We're here if you need us. #AODA #Ontario #DisabilityLaw #Compliance #Enforcement

Today, our report reveals how 92% of the councils we contacted in England act unlawfully towards Disabled people by not meeting the public sector equality duty. Read our report to see how home care charges are driving us deeper into debt and forcing us to choose between seeing friends or meeting our basic needs. You can read our key findings, and the full report on our website here - https://lnkd.in/e37DgJ-C The research report is the culmination of work that was undertaken during Alexander Sherman's training contract through the Justice First Fellowship scheme, funded by The Legal Education Foundation #disability #taxondisability #homecarecharges #endthistaxondisablity #adultsocialcare #nonresidentialcare #nothingaboutuswithoutus #localauthority #disabilitylawservice #abolishhomecarecharges

🚨 The Office for Civil Rights found that San Diego Unified School District failed to address 253 cases of sexual harassment and assault from 2017 to 2020. This investigation is an important reminder of why it is so important for school districts to conduct thorough investigations of all sexual harassment concerns and complaints. https://buff.ly/4dIZYWC #StudentSafety #Education #CivilRights #SchoolSafety #Accountability

Did you know that the Birmingham Law Society has a sub-committee dedicated to Health and Disability? 💼✨ We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all legal professionals by championing accessibility, equality, and support for individuals with health challenges and disabilities by: 👉 Amplifying the voices of those navigating health-related issues and ensuring they have a platform to share their experiences 👉Providing insights to empower legal practitioners and aspiring lawyers to highlight the fact that health and/or disability is not a barrier to a career in law 👉 Events that promote inclusivity for all within the legal profession 👉 Raising awareness about the intersection of health, disability, and the legal profession Find out more about our Health and Disability sub-committee: 🌟 Join us at Birmingham Law Society events 📢 Share your experiences and insights with us so we can tailor further events and resources around what you may want to learn more about 🤝 Collaborate with us on initiatives aimed at advancing inclusivity 💬 Follow us for updates, events, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals both online and in person Read more via https://bit.ly/3TcFNrl #birminghamlawsociety #lawsector #birminghamuk #healthanddisability

Jason Turkish, legally blind, always wanted to be a lawyer. Facing challenges due to his blindness, he now exclusively represents people with disabilities. In October 2019, he settled a landmark case that will forever change the way that blind people are tested in law school admissions nationwide. Learn more about Jason and how our Firm can help you on our website: https://lnkd.in/gDQYB5eC #nymanturkish #socialsecuritydisability #socialsecuritybenefits #socialsecurity #disabilty #disabilityawareness #disabilitylaw