Equip for Equality Hosts the Disability Rights Consortium Meeting

Date:  Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Time:  9:30am-11:00am (Central Time)

* REGISTRATION REQUIRED - REGISTER HERE *

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 

Speaker:  Matthew Davison, Attorney, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

Topic:  The Illinois Mental Health Code: Safeguard or Mirage? This program aims to demystify the opaque processes at the core of the Mental Health Code for matters involving petitions for involuntary commitment and forced treatment of recipients living with serious mental illnesses. The presentation will highlight the key legal mechanics of such civil proceedings, which are designed to respect a person's autonomy and protect fundamental liberty interests. It will then contrast these legislative protections with notable court decisions that have degraded or otherwise undermined the same safeguards. Ultimately, attendees will have a clearer understanding of the legal framework for these critical proceedings and how courts have interpreted central provisions to shape everyday practice.  

CLE Hours:  1.5 hours

Accommodations:  A captioner will be present for the session. Any other accommodation requests should be sent to Barry Taylor at barryt@equipforequality.org by March 16. 

Next Consortium Meetings:  June 1, July 27, September 28, and November 16