Resources

Law School Disability Programs Directory

Looking for an ABA-accredited law school that creates a disability-inclusive environment? This directory provides information on schools’ disability support services, curricular and co-curricular options for disability law and disability rights, disability rights clinical programs, and health, counseling, and wellness services.

DOJ Civil Rights Division: ADA Requirements for Testing Accommodations

Wondering what your rights are under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for testing accommodations? The Department of Justice has created just the resource.

The LSAT’s Process for Requesting Accommodations

Looking for information on the LSAT’s process for requesting accommodations? Look no further.

Mentorship Program for Disabled Law Students & Lawyers

Want to gain insight into the legal profession and receive professional guidance from an experienced attorney? The mentorship program for disabled law students and recent graduates is for you.

Character & Fitness: Mental Health Questions

Looking for a state-by-state breakdown of the character and fitness questions addressing mental health? We’ve got you covered.

State and Local Bars: Disability and DEI Groups Directory

Are you searching for information about whether your state or local bar has committees and sections that focus on disabled attorneys, disability law, mental health law, and diversity in general or specific to women, LGBTQ+, and marginalized racial and ethnic groups? Look no further.

Planning Accessible Meetings & Events Toolkit

Are you planning a meeting or event and need to ensure that it is accessible for individuals with disabilities? This toolkit provides planners with best practices for doing so.

Virtual Meetings: Accessibility Checklist & Best Practices

Is your virtual event accessible to participants with disabilities? This checklist and list of best practices is what you need.

Court Access for Individuals Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: A Guide

How can we ensure that individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can participate fully in the judicial process? This guide provides the information you need.

Accessible Meetings & Events for Neurodiversity

How can you ensure that your in-person and virtual meetings are accessible for persons who are neurodiverse? We have you covered.

Zoom Accessibility Guide for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Want to learn how to make your Zoom meetings and webinars accessible to attendees who are deaf and hard of hearing? Read more.

Zoom Keyboard Accessibility Shortcuts

What keyboard shortcuts on Zoom benefit individuals with various types of disabilities? We have the list.

Implicit Bias Guide: Implicit Biases & People with Disabilities

Want to learn about implicit biases about persons with disabilities? This resource provides a series of questions and scenarios that will allow you to examine your biases.

Why Hire Lawyers with Disabilities?

What skills, talents, and benefits do disabled individuals bring to the legal profession? Watch this video featuring disabled lawyers and law students as well as law school professionals.

Developing Disability Cultural Competency in Your Practice

How can you develop disability cultural competency? Read this article written by the Commission on Disability Rights’ staff director Amy Allbright.

21-Day Disability Equity Habit-Building Challenge ©

Want to become more aware and engaged in the quest for disability equity? Take the 21-Day Challenge to learn more about the members of the disability community, many of whom are from other marginalized communities, as well as the barriers, biases, stereotypes, and discrimination they encounter in everyday life.

Disability Discussion Docket (3D)

Are you a lawyer or law student interested in disability law or disability rights? If so, the Commission on Disability Rights’ listserv, the Disability Discussion Docket (3D), may be of interest to you. Join today.

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