Inclusion within Co-Location: Welcoming the Deaf Community & People with Disabilities into your Family Justice Center

Although organizations and professionals co-located in Family Justice Centers have the best of intentions in serving diverse populations who have experienced intimate partner violence; “diversity” typically is defined as working with victims and survivors of different genders, cultures, ethnicities or religious beliefs. Diversity is seldom used to refer to serving persons with disabilities or who are Deaf or hard of hearing. This webinar will provide an overview of common myths and misconceptions related to Deaf, hard of hearing people and people with disabilities; who are victims and survivors of intimate partner violence. Dr. Cassady will discuss ways you can make your current Family Justice Center services more welcoming, inclusive and accessible to Deaf, hard of hearing people, as well as for persons with disabilities.