ABA Commission on Disability Rights
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The American Bar Association's Commission on Disability Rights: Your source for disability rights info in the legal profession.
Washington, DC
Joined October 2009
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Our work defending civil rights is more critical than ever. Donate to the Commission.
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This is a donation page to support the ABA Commission on Disability Rights.
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Join us on December 3 in recognizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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“…Despite all the years Deaf and Disabled people have been fighting, progress is not anywhere near where it should be—particularly in the legal and medical fields. -Attorney Sharon Caserta 2/2
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Morgan & Morgan, an injury law firm with offices nationwide, filed federal class action lawsuits against two legal support services providers, alleging they violated the Americans with Disabilities...
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A Legal System Rife with Barriers and Hidden Costs for Deaf Individuals: an interview with a legal rights attorney https://t.co/5XARwOdr3q
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"Respectfully, the legal system ... lacks sufficient training to recognize when their actions run afoul of the ADA and other anti-discrimination statutes." We interviewed @forthepeople attorney Sharon Caserta about the firm's recent federal class actions:
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Morgan & Morgan, an injury law firm with offices nationwide, filed federal class action lawsuits against two legal support services providers, alleging they violated the Americans with Disabilities...
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Living with the supports you need is your right. Understand the law regarding assistance animals in housing under the Fair Housing Act.
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We are looking for lawyer mentors for the CDR Mentorship Program. Sign up now.
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The Commission on Disability Rights offers a mentor program for law students and recent law school graduates with disabilities, pairing them with an experienced attorney to gain insight into the...
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Pro bono work is a powerful tool for advancing disability rights. Hear from law firm leaders doing this work.
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The American Bar Association’s Commission on Disability Rights spoke with leaders from three private law firms about why disability rights-centered pro bono work can be a win-win.
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"Activist Alice Wong, who was born with muscular dystrophy and spent her life advocating for the rights of the disabled has died at the age of 51." https://t.co/3tLUAPrLt9
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Activist Alice Wong, who was born with muscular dystrophy and spent her life advocating for the rights of the disabled has died at the age of 51.
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Proposed changes to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act threaten to dismantle critical affirmative action requirements for federal contractors. Learn more:
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)'s proposed changes to the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 would dismantle critical affirmative action requirements at its...
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Know your rights and watch our on-demand CLE on Service & Support Animals.
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During National Family Caregiver Month, we honor the millions of family members whose care makes a difference every day. Programs like Medicaid’s home- and community-based services help support them—but these vital programs are under threat.
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Meet Evan Monod, a lawyer with cerebral palsy who is driving systemic change in disability rights. Read his story in our Spotlight series.
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An interview with lawyer Evan Monod for the Spotlight series. Evan discusses his experience as a lawyer with cerebral palsy, and his work at The Arc.
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Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) 2025 Annual Report, Disability in Law School finds 1 in 5 students lives with disabilities.
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Voting is a fundamental right. Yet, people with disabilities often face barriers at the polls. Know your rights.
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The site of the ABA Standing Committee on Election Law and the ABA Commission on Law and Aging's joint eight part programming series aiming to educate voters of all stripes on different aspects of...
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October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This November, we're focused on defending the foundational civil rights that make employment possible. It's not just about getting a job; it's about protecting the right to live and participate fully in the community.
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Thank you for supporting the Commission on Disability Rights on ABA Giving Day. It's not too late to give. We accept donations year-round:
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This is a donation page to support the ABA Commission on Disability Rights.
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Looking for inclusive legal communities? Explore our national directory of state & local bar DEI and disability groups.
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The State and Local Bars: Disability and DEI Groups Directory was created to help lawyers find information regarding disability rights and disability law.
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From emotional support to therapy animals to service dogs—understand your legal obligations and rights. Earn CLE credit!
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