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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Police Brutality and Disability : National Call-In April 7th, 2016

We received the following information and was asked to share for a National Call organized by the National Disability Leadership Alliance. This is a possible opportunity for a cross section of the disability community nationwide in a important issue, and to start a real national dialog. 

On this call, we'll talk about how police brutality is impacting the disability community across the country. In reflection of the alarming statistics on police misconduct against people with disabilities, the speakers will discuss how different systems are setting people up to be in contact with the police and recommended solutions. The call will educate participants on alternatives other than giving police more power.

Speakers:
  • Candace Coleman, Access Living
  • Leroy F. Moore Jr., Krip-Hop Nation, POOR Magazine, author
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 12-1 Central time
Call-in:
1 (712) 832-8310
Passcode: 125175#

RSVP - If you are interested in joining, please fill out this quick form! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dHAxWEV5Y3h3MUtrcW1LYXhTcjZyYUE6MQ

CART: The call will have real-time captioning (CART)! The website where you will be able to view the captioning is https://2020captioning.1capapp.com. Username: forum. Password: forum. Thank you to the National Disability Leadership Alliance for sponsoring the captioning of this call.

If any more information becomes available, we will update the post. If you do participate, please share with Ability Chicago Info (email) your feedback and opinion of the National Call on Police Brutality and Disability!

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