The cornerstone of Title II of the ADA is clear: no qualified individual with a disability may be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, services, programs, or activities of state and local governments, including courts, because of a disability. This single sentence contains essential terms that require deeper understanding. Not everyone is covered under the ADA; specific criteria must be met. Join this training to explore who is protected, what establishes ADA coverage, and how appropriate inquiries and documentation may support the provision of reasonable accommodations.

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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