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Creating an Accessible Meeting Environment Tip Sheet

The environment you create for an event sets the tone for participants’ overall experience. Event planners help set this tone by determining the set-up of meeting rooms, the look and …
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Creating an Accessible Meeting Environment Tip Sheet

The environment you create for an event sets the tone for participants’ overall experience. Event planners help set this tone by determining the set-up of meeting rooms, the look and placement of signage, and the types of materials to provide. When designing an accessible and inclusive meeting environment for people with disabilities and Deaf people, it’s important to think about their experience so they will be able to fully engage in and benefit from the meeting content. This tip sheet addresses the key considerations for a welcoming environment, such as signage, on-site registration, materials, meals and refreshments, room set-up, and meeting
agenda and activities

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People First: Practicing Accessibility One Contact at a Time

Mark Sweet of Disability Rights Wisconsin discusses accessibility in terms of interpersonal contact. Participants will learn about considering individuals point of view (POV), and how not considering it can lead …
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People First: Practicing Accessibility One Contact at a Time

Mark Sweet of Disability Rights Wisconsin discusses accessibility in terms of interpersonal contact. Participants will learn about considering individuals point of view (POV), and how not considering it can lead to missed opportunities to support a survivor

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Disability and Transgender Survivors: Empowering Providers who Work with Multiply-Marginalized Populations

Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals live with higher-than-average rates of physical and mental health conditions. This webinar explores the barriers and experiences of transgender survivors with disabilities, through information and …
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Disability and Transgender Survivors: Empowering Providers who Work with Multiply-Marginalized Populations

Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals live with higher-than-average rates of physical and mental health conditions. This webinar explores the barriers and experiences of transgender survivors with disabilities, through information and statistics about who they are and the types of violence they experience. Information about constructive and practical strategies for working with this multiply-marginalized population is also provided.

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The ADA@25: Impact and Implications for People with Disabilities Involved in the Justice System

In conjuncture with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the American’s with Disabilities Act, the Center on Victimization released this factsheet that reflects on the impact this legislation had …
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The ADA@25: Impact and Implications for People with Disabilities Involved in the Justice System

In conjuncture with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the American’s with Disabilities Act, the Center on Victimization released this factsheet that reflects on the impact this legislation had on justice involved people with disabilities and Deaf people.

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Cultivating Evaluation Capacity Guide

To ensure that they deliver what they promise—and do so cost-effectively—social service providers that serve victims of sexual and domestic violence are beginning to recognize the benefits of evaluating their …
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Cultivating Evaluation Capacity Guide

To ensure that they deliver what they promise—and do so cost-effectively—social service providers that serve victims of sexual and domestic violence are beginning to recognize the benefits of evaluating their programs. Many service providers, however, embark on self-evaluations without the underlying infrastructure necessary to support evaluation. Cultivating Evaluation Capacity: A Guide for Programs Addressing Sexual and Domestic Violence helps these service providers assess their evaluation capacity and identify areas of strength, as well as areas for improvement.

In addition to the publication, there is a corresponding Cultivating Evaluation Capacity webinar series to provide domestic and sexual violence service providers with access to five webinars that explore a number of topics addressed in the guide and provide an inside look at how organizations have applied these lessons in the field.

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Culture, Language, and Access: Serving Deaf Survivors

Recent research suggests that Deaf women experience higher rates of sexual and domestic violence than their hearing counterparts, but are often shut off from victim services and supports that are …
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Culture, Language, and Access: Serving Deaf Survivors

Recent research suggests that Deaf women experience higher rates of sexual and domestic violence than their hearing counterparts, but are often shut off from victim services and supports that are ill-equipped to respond to their unique needs. As a result, they are denied access to services that could help them safely flee from abuse, heal from trauma, and seek justice after they have been harmed. The Culture, Language, and Access: Key Considerations for Serving Deaf Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence policy brief offers practical suggestions for expanding and enhancing Deaf survivors’ access to victim services and other supports.

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Safety Planning for Survivors with Disabilities

An introductory webinar for domestic and sexual violence advocates, this webinar discusses the unique dynamics of domestic and sexual violence experienced by women with disabilities. Viewers will receive strategies for …
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Safety Planning for Survivors with Disabilities

An introductory webinar for domestic and sexual violence advocates, this webinar discusses the unique dynamics of domestic and sexual violence experienced by women with disabilities. Viewers will receive strategies for safety planning and an overview of core beliefs that are central for safety planning with women with disabilities.

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Policies and Best Practices to Screen Survivors with Disabilities for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking

This webinar features the work of ProjectCARE, a local collaboration funded by the Office on Violence Against Women’s Disability Grant. Development and use of screening assessment protocols and tools are …
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Policies and Best Practices to Screen Survivors with Disabilities for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking

This webinar features the work of ProjectCARE, a local collaboration funded by the Office on Violence Against Women’s Disability Grant. Development and use of screening assessment protocols and tools are discussed for ensuring that survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors are properly screened and their service needs are met.

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Engaging People with Disabilities Through Social Media

Part of the Summer Technology Mini Series, this webinar features the work of a group in Austin Texas who set out to learn more about social media and how it …
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Engaging People with Disabilities Through Social Media

Part of the Summer Technology Mini Series, this webinar features the work of a group in Austin Texas who set out to learn more about social media and how it is used by people with disabilities in their community. Recommendations are shared for organizations looking to use social media in their outreach, prevention, and intervention work

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Accessible Registration Tip Sheet

Registration is a critical part of any successful event. It provides an opportunity for you to collect information and payment, if appropriate, from individuals who will be attending your event, …
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Accessible Registration Tip Sheet

Registration is a critical part of any successful event. It provides an opportunity for you to collect information and payment, if appropriate, from individuals who will be attending your event, allowing you to proactively design an event that best meets the number, background, and needs of your attendees.

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