If you’re an attorney or legal professional who practices or works in any area of law, it is critical that you understand how to make your practice accessible to people with disabilities. Whether your client is in a custody battle involving a child with a disability, or perhaps they are dealing with the criminal justice system and have a disability, all attorneys benefit from serving people with disabilities with knowledge and dignity about disability rights.
Ashley Jacobson has put together many resources for legal professionals, so that people with disabilities can have their rights upheld and actively participate in the legal process.
The following resources may be especially helpful, however Ashley is always uploading new videos on her Instagram and TikTok pages (@ashleybjacobson) as well as her YouTube channel (also found under the @ashleybjacobson YouTube handle) which is found using the links below. You will find the 8 A’s of Accessibility, videos for legal professionals, as well as a list of linked resources at the bottom of this page.
For free accommodations information and resources (which can be adapted for legal settings quite easily): The Job Accommodation Network:
For free employment services, support, and assessments for people with disabilities in Michigan: Michigan Rehabilitation Services (note: each state has it’s own vocational rehabilitation agency, which sometimes is named the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation or other names):
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mrs
For Independent Living Services and Resources (each state/county has its own, federal services may be less reliable at this time due to lack of resources):
National Council on Disability:
Of course, Ashley Jacobson is available for consult or questions about disability rights and accessibility at Ashley@JLAPLLC.com or (248) 878-6940 (which accepts calls, texts, and RTT for people with disabilities). Thank you for your commitment to the law and dignity of your clients and community.
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