Equity in Action: The Legal Landscape of Disability Rights - In-Person
CBA-CLE and the Colorado Disability Bar Association present a powerful half-day program in honor of Disability Pride Month and the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act, dedicated to advancing understanding and advocacy in disability law. This event will explore the history of disability rights, provide a current legal landscape including emerging enforcement issues, and feature a perspective from the bench on how the legal system can more effectively serve people with disabilities.
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
CBA-CLE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation please contact [email protected] at least 14 business days in advance.
The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
8:30-9:00 am
Registration and Coffee
9:00-9:05 am
Welcome and Introduction
9:05-9:55 am
History of Disability and Overview of Disability Rights Laws
Presented by Alison L. Butler, Esq., Senior Advisor on Disability, Colorado Disability Opportunity Office
10:00-10:50 am
Hot Topics in Enforcing Disability Rights
Presented by Spencer Kontnik, Esq., Kontnik | Cohen LLC
10:50-11:00 am
Break
11:00 am-11:50 am
A View of Disability Rights from the Bench: How the Legal System can Better Serve People with Disabilities
Ensuring access to justice by focusing on accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Presented by The Honorable Sueanna Johnson, Colorado Court of Appeals
Submitted for 1 EDI Credit
11:50 am-12:00 pm
Questions and Answers
Presented by Alison L. Butler, Esq., Senior Advisor on Disability, Colorado Disability Opportunity Office; The Honorable Sueanna Johnson, Colorado Court of Appeals; and Spencer Kontnik, Esq., Kontnik | Cohen LLC.
12:00 pm
Adjourn
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $299.00 |
| CBA Member | $219.00 |
| Public Service/Government/Non-Profit | $109.50 |
| Active Military | $109.50 |
| New Lawyer Edge | $109.50 |
| Paralegal/Support Staff | $27.50 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
| Elite Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 3.00
- Ethics Credits:
- EDI Credits: 1.00
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