The Case for Reform

Commission handbook with statistics and information on persons with disabilities in Western Australia. Includes techniques on language and communication with persons with various disabilities.

Article discussing the work of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association and advocating measures for improving access to Justice for the deaf.

Guidelines to be used in the context of the Canadian justice system for addressing accessibility issues in respect of persons who are hard of hearing or deafened. These guidelines focus on court related needs, but also have considerations for hearing access issues in other areas such as witness/victim support services.

Guide building on foundation established in the ABA’s earlier publication “Opening the Courthouse Door”. Offers concrete suggestions on how to modify current practices to strengthen accessibility.

Submissions to bar officials on identifying approaches to disability and law as it affects persons with disability.

Guide by the ABA for helping State courts comply with ADA access requirements.

Reports from the Task Force on Courthouse Facilities questionnaire highlighting problems with access to courthouse facilities.

Materials describing the challenges for persons with disabilities who come from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse background