Commission on Disability Rights

    The Commission works to promote the ABA's commitment to justice and the rule of law for people with mental, physical, and sensory disabilities, and to promote their full and equal participation in the legal profession.

    Creating Opportunities for Law Students with Disabilities in the 21st Century: Inclusivity on Campus and in the Workplace

    The Commission on Disability Rights is proud to join with American University's Washington College of Law to present a symposium on October 8, 2019 on creating opportunities for law students with disabilities. ABA President Judy Perry Martinez will speak, and the keynote speaker will by the Hon. Tony Coelho. All are welcome, and law students can attend free of charge! Click the button for registration and more information.

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    Pledge for Change

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    Your support of the Commission on Disability Rights is greatly appreciated and will help us continue our work to promote the ABA's commitment to justice and the rule of law for persons with mental, physical, and sensory disabilities and their full and equal participation in the legal profession.

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    CLEs and Publications

    See all the Continuing Legal Education programs we have coming up, and see more about our invaluable books and other publications.

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    ABA Adopts Resolution on Pay Equity

    ABA House of Delegates Adopts Resolution 115B

    Urges Congress, states, and territories to enact legislation that would provide stronger remedies and protections against pay discrimination on the basis of sex (including gender and gender identity), race and ethnicity to help overcome the persistent barriers that continue to impede the achievement of pay equity.

    Resources

    We offer many resources for lawyers, law students, legal organizations, and other legal professionals and entities, including toolkits, potential opportunities for law students with disabilities, and much more. Click the link below to go to our resources page!

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    Events, Initiatives, and Awards

    Learn about our various initiatives and programs, including events for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, our mentor program, the Paul G. Hearne Award, and much more.

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    About Us

    Our Commissioners, Liaisons, and staff are dedicated attorneys and advocates, many of whom practice disability law or have disabilities themselves. Click the button below to learn more about the Commission on Disability Rights and its history.

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    ABA 2019 Goal III Report

    Evaluating representation and demographics are critical actions in the legal profession. The Diversity and Inclusion Center has just published the 2019 Goal III Report, which provides an overview of the demographics of the ABA's volunteer leaders.

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    Commission Members in the News

    This Lawyer's Blindness Led Him to a Tech-Focused Law Practice

    The ABA Journal has published a profile on longtime Liaison to the CDR Ira "Ed" Marquette! Click below to read about his fascinating path through the legal profession.

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    State Appeals Judge Challenged Biases to be First Person With Cerebral Palsy to Argue Before SCOTUS

    CDR 2018-19 Commissioner Judge Randall M. Howe discusses his path to the law.

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    CDR Highlights

    National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    NDEAM 2018

    In this video message on #DisabilityAwarenessMonth, @ABAPresident Bob Carlson reaffirms the ABA's commitment to #diversity in the legal profession. The American Bar Association (ABA) is actively participating in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October and celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a diverse workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.

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    3D - The Disability Discussion Docket

    The official e-mail list of the ABA Commission on Disability Rights, providing information and discussion on disability law and disability rights.

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