Join our guest hosts Mary Lee Vance, Ph.D. and Catherine Spear, J.D. for an enlightening community event about the historical trajectory of U.S. human rights laws, focusing on the important connections between racism, sexism, and ableism—and the powerful allyships critical to the enactment of laws to protect these civil rights and to hold truth to power, and which continue to be vital to giving meaning to these laws in our present day. Explore the striking similarities and distinct differences in decision-making processes between Title IX and disability cases on higher education campuses, shedding light on where Section 504, the ADA, and Title IX collide—in particular under the anticipated new Title IX rules.

This event offers more than a history lesson. It delves into relevant OCR cases, providing suggestions to enhance dynamic campus coordination. Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of the intricate interplay between these vital legal frameworks.