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Understanding the Legal Framework: Federal Laws and Case Law Impacting Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Organizations

Survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors need the services of domestic violence and sexual violence organizations at the same rate, if not more often, than people without disabilities. However, these …
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Understanding the Legal Framework: Federal Laws and Case Law Impacting Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Organizations

Survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors need the services of domestic violence and sexual violence organizations at the same rate, if not more often, than people without disabilities. However, these organizations are not always sure how to best ensure that they are providing appropriate services to these survivors or what they are required to do under the law. This webinar will review three pieces of federal law that provide the minimum requirements for accommodations – the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act, and Fair Housing Act. Additionally, it will provide some best practices for providing services to people with disabilities and Deaf people.

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Violence Against People with Disabilities and Deaf People 101

Research has shown that some people with disabilities experience increased risk of domestic and sexual violence compared to people without disabilities and that those that do experience such violence reported …
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Violence Against People with Disabilities and Deaf People 101

Research has shown that some people with disabilities experience increased risk of domestic and sexual violence compared to people without disabilities and that those that do experience such violence reported a larger number of perpetrators and a greater duration of violence. In this webinar, Vera staff will explore some of the unique complexities of violence against people with disabilities and Deaf people, barriers to access to effective criminal justice and victim services responses for survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors, and opportunities for change in the field. The webinar will provide foundational information we will build on throughout the year as we continue to explore some of the particular areas of interest at the intersection of violence and disability

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Working with Sign Language Interpreters for Events Tip Sheet

Communication access is essential to any event, but especially those with Deaf or hard of hearing participants. Most events with Deaf or hard of hearing participants achieve effective communication through …
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Working with Sign Language Interpreters for Events Tip Sheet

Communication access is essential to any event, but especially those with Deaf or hard of hearing participants. Most events with Deaf or hard of hearing participants achieve effective communication through the help of qualified sign language interpreters.

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Family Law Survival Kit: Tipping the scales in favor of domestic violence survivors who have mental health concerns

During this webinar The Domestic Violence and Mental Health Collaboration Project in King County, WA discuss the Family Law Toolkits created for domestic violence advocates, attorney’s, mental health services providers, …
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Family Law Survival Kit: Tipping the scales in favor of domestic violence survivors who have mental health concerns

During this webinar The Domestic Violence and Mental Health Collaboration Project in King County, WA discuss the Family Law Toolkits created for domestic violence advocates, attorney’s, mental health services providers, and survivors. These tool kits provide information, resources, and support for survivors, particularly those with mental health concerns, to navigate the family law system successfully.

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Serving Survivors Through Co-Advocacy

Co-advocacy allows us to provide cohesive and holistic services to survivors that meets their unique needs, shaped by their individual identity and lived experience. During this webinar a panel of …
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Serving Survivors Through Co-Advocacy

Co-advocacy allows us to provide cohesive and holistic services to survivors that meets their unique needs, shaped by their individual identity and lived experience. During this webinar a panel of experts explore this service model through the lens of culture, language, and disability, highlighting the importance of strong partnerships to achieving success in co-advocacy.

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Creating an Accessible Meeting Environment Tip Sheet

The environment you create for an event sets the tone for participants’ overall experience. Event planners help set this tone by determining the set-up of meeting rooms, the look and …
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Creating an Accessible Meeting Environment Tip Sheet

The environment you create for an event sets the tone for participants’ overall experience. Event planners help set this tone by determining the set-up of meeting rooms, the look and placement of signage, and the types of materials to provide. When designing an accessible and inclusive meeting environment for people with disabilities and Deaf people, it’s important to think about their experience so they will be able to fully engage in and benefit from the meeting content. This tip sheet addresses the key considerations for a welcoming environment, such as signage, on-site registration, materials, meals and refreshments, room set-up, and meeting
agenda and activities

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People First: Practicing Accessibility One Contact at a Time

Mark Sweet of Disability Rights Wisconsin discusses accessibility in terms of interpersonal contact. Participants will learn about considering individuals point of view (POV), and how not considering it can lead …
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People First: Practicing Accessibility One Contact at a Time

Mark Sweet of Disability Rights Wisconsin discusses accessibility in terms of interpersonal contact. Participants will learn about considering individuals point of view (POV), and how not considering it can lead to missed opportunities to support a survivor

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Disability and Transgender Survivors: Empowering Providers who Work with Multiply-Marginalized Populations

Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals live with higher-than-average rates of physical and mental health conditions. This webinar explores the barriers and experiences of transgender survivors with disabilities, through information and …
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Disability and Transgender Survivors: Empowering Providers who Work with Multiply-Marginalized Populations

Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals live with higher-than-average rates of physical and mental health conditions. This webinar explores the barriers and experiences of transgender survivors with disabilities, through information and statistics about who they are and the types of violence they experience. Information about constructive and practical strategies for working with this multiply-marginalized population is also provided.

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The ADA@25: Impact and Implications for People with Disabilities Involved in the Justice System

In conjuncture with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the American’s with Disabilities Act, the Center on Victimization released this factsheet that reflects on the impact this legislation had …
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The ADA@25: Impact and Implications for People with Disabilities Involved in the Justice System

In conjuncture with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the American’s with Disabilities Act, the Center on Victimization released this factsheet that reflects on the impact this legislation had on justice involved people with disabilities and Deaf people.

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Cultivating Evaluation Capacity Guide

To ensure that they deliver what they promise—and do so cost-effectively—social service providers that serve victims of sexual and domestic violence are beginning to recognize the benefits of evaluating their …
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Cultivating Evaluation Capacity Guide

To ensure that they deliver what they promise—and do so cost-effectively—social service providers that serve victims of sexual and domestic violence are beginning to recognize the benefits of evaluating their programs. Many service providers, however, embark on self-evaluations without the underlying infrastructure necessary to support evaluation. Cultivating Evaluation Capacity: A Guide for Programs Addressing Sexual and Domestic Violence helps these service providers assess their evaluation capacity and identify areas of strength, as well as areas for improvement.

In addition to the publication, there is a corresponding Cultivating Evaluation Capacity webinar series to provide domestic and sexual violence service providers with access to five webinars that explore a number of topics addressed in the guide and provide an inside look at how organizations have applied these lessons in the field.

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