Under the ADA, effective communication means that information must be as clear and understandable for people with disabilities as it is for those without. The standard for effectiveness is mutual understanding between the court and the individual. This training will highlight best practices for ensuring that communication with individuals who have communication-related disabilities, including court users and their companions, is equally effective and accessible.

Julie Ballinger, M.A., is a nationally recognized leader with 38 years advancing Disability Rights. She has delivered national impact through leadership and innovation across diverse sectors. Julie directed a Center for Independent Living (CIL), a nonprofit led by people with disabilities providing community services, then became a consultant with the Southwest ADA Center (SWADAC) while employed with the University of Arkansas-providing Technical Assistance to CILs in two federal regions. For 27 years, she has continued with SWADAC, specializing in ADA training and TA on employment, government, and business/nonprofit accessibility. Over the past 9 years, she has focused on court and correctional systems, authoring comprehensive, nationally distributed ADA guides tailored to each sector.

** To request an ADA Accommodation to attend this presentation, please email ADA@nmcourts.xyz as soon as possible **

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