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Disability in the Criminal Legal System

In the United States, disabled individuals are over-represented as both victims of crime and those accused of crimes compared with their non-disabled counterparts. This overrepresentation is even higher for those with disabilities and other marginalized identities. To help legal system professionals address these inequities, NACDL is offering an array of trainings and resources. 

From February to April, NACDL, in partnership with Disability Belongs™, hosted a 3-part webinar series on disability in the criminal legal system. Click on the buttons below to watch the titles in this series.

Disability 101 Accessibility Inclusion

Additional resources on disability rights are available on our resource page.

Disability Resources



Disability 101: Disability and the Criminal Legal System

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Presenters

  • Ariel Simms (they/she), President and Chief Executive Officer, RespectAbility
  • Graciano Petersen (he/him), Senior Director of Talent, Culture, and Training, RespectAbililty

Accessibility and Universal Design for Legal Professionals

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Presenters:

  • Ariel Simms (they/she), President and Chief Executive Officer, RespectAbility
  • Graciano Petersen (he/him), Senior Director of Talent, Culture, and Training, RespectAbililty

 

Fostering Disability-Inclusive Cultures and Workplaces

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Presenters:

  • Graciano Petersen (he/him), Vice President of People, Culture, and Learning, RespectAbility  
  • Eric Ascher (he/him), Senior Associate, Communications, RespectAbility

To learn more about the intersection of disability and the legal system, and for a list of related resources, visit the resource page below.

Disability Resources 

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