Calendar of Events

Presenters:
Leigh Ann Davis, Program Manager, NCCJD
Heather Sachs, Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy, National Down Syndrome Society
Patti Saylor, Owner, Health Link LLC
Darla Stuart, Executive Director, The Arc of Aurora
Diana Goldberg, Executive Director, SungateKids
Join NCCJD as we delve into the stories that created statewide movements to pass legislation impacting people with disabilities in the criminal justice system as either suspects or victims of crime. Over the past two years, NCCJD has been compiling a database of such legislation in order to help criminal justice and disability professionals understand this issue from a national viewpoint and get an idea of what type of legislation is being passed and why. A brief overview of current findings will be discussed by NCCJD’s Program Manager. Ms. Sachs and Ms. Saylor will highlight legislation passed in their home state of Maryland inspired by Ethan Saylor’s death to establish a program to effectively train people with disabilities to meaningfully participate in law enforcement trainings. The Colorado team will discuss their collaborative role in successfully passing state legislation that allows crime victims with disabilities to have access to hearsay exception in order to ensure their full participation in the justice process. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn how to make changes in your state!