Disability Discrimination

Goal 1: Persons with disabilities will be protected from disability related discrimination prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability rights legislation.

Objective 1: Through individual advocacy and systemic projects, identify and investigate systemic barriers to effective communication with people with disabilities in private businesses and government programs.

Objective 2: Address unnecessary disability inquiries on required application for licensure as a Tennessee attorney and related procedures that have a negative impact on people with mental illness and substance abuse disorders who apply for attorney licensure in Tennessee.