ABA Commission on Disability Rights

The school district, which has one of highest rates of #SpecialEducation complaints in the nation, often forces families to sue for their kids to receive services, the U.S. Department of Education said. #disabilities disabilityscoop.com/2026/03/20/dc-…

We can’t fix what we don’t measure. Only 1.4% of lawyers self-identify as having a disability, yet 1 in 4 US adults has one. Help us close the gap by joining the 2026 #BeCounted campaign for visibility in the legal profession. americanbar.org/groups/diversi…

The Commission on Disability Rights is proud to cosponsor "Intimate Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury & Legal Justice." Join Panel III on March 30 at 2 PM ET to discuss brain injury in the criminal justice system. Register now: americanbar.org/groups/domesti…

The Commission's Staff Director, Amy Allbright, was featured in Law Practice Today. Take a look: americanbar.org/groups/law_pra…

Law students with disabilities are highly engaged in law school (often more so than their peers) but feel less supported and satisfied by their institutions. 🔗 Link to new blog post in bio #LSSSE #LawSchool #LegalEducation #StudentSuccess #StudentEngagement

Looking to build community in your city or law school? This practical guide outlines how to start a disability legal affinity group from the ground up to foster support and advocacy. americanbar.org/groups/diversi…

The National Disabled Legal Professionals Association d/b/a Crip the Law is seeking nominations for their Board of Directors. Nomination Deadline: April 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. For questions, email info@cripthelaw.org. forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/response…

Join the National Disabled Legal Professionals Association remotely on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT/8:00 PM ET for their Career Exploration Series event on navigating the bench with a disability. Learn more: ndlpa.org/events/

1 in 5 law students identifies as having a disability. The 2025 LSSSE survey report offers the first longitudinal look at how these students experience engagement and belonging in legal education. Explore the findings: americanbar.org/groups/diversi…

Low-income families often face a "triage" of civil rights, choosing between basic needs and education rights. We’re exploring how OCR staffing shifts are creating enforcement gaps for students’ IDEA rights. americanbar.org/groups/diversi…

.@MarisaHamamoto discusses the origin and evolution of her organization Infinite Flow Dance, her background as a fourth-generation Japanese American woman dancer with disabilities, and her thoughts on neurodivergence. americanbar.org/groups/diversi…

The ABA has officially amended Model Rule 1.14, moving from "Diminished Capacity" to "Clients with Decision-Making Limitations." This landmark shift prioritizes Supported Decision-Making over guardianship. americanbar.org/groups/profess…

Are federal courts narrowing the definition of "impairment"? Professor Nicole Porter discusses her research on troubling ADA trends and how recent judicial shifts impact the rights of people with disabilities. Read the interview: americanbar.org/groups/diversi…

Disability rights activist Anita Cameron has an ongoing storytelling project, ‘We Were There Too: Blacks in the Disability Movement". Learn more in this article (and upcoming podcast episode): wxxinews.org/local-news/202…

Successful ADA outcomes require good faith from both sides. Our recent webinar explores the interactive process from both employer and employee perspectives—from the initial request to final implementation in the legal workplace. Watch on-demand: learningcenter.americanbar.org/courses/122518

LSSSE’s 2025 Disability in Law School report shows that 1 in 5 law students has a disability. Most report mental health or developmental conditions, and many navigate multiple disabilities. 🔗 Link in bio to learn more from our latest blog post

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New interview series from @ABADisability focused on disability rights and policy!

Introducing "In-Conversation," our new interview series on disability rights and policy. Join the Commission as we sit down with leading legal scholars and advocates to unpack the most pressing issues in the field today. Explore the series: americanbar.org/groups/diversi…

Deepinder Goraya says: "If you want to be a lawyer—especially a litigator—you will face challenges, both due to accessibility barriers and outdated perceptions of what people with disabilities can achieve. But don’t let those challenges stop you." americanbar.org/groups/diversi…