Access to Justice is a fundamental civil right protected under both the U.S. and Washington Constitutions. For criminal defendants who are also neurodivergent, navigating the legal system can present additional and often compounding challenges.
In this seminar, presenters will share programs,...
Access to Justice is a fundamental civil right protected under both the U.S. and Washington Constitutions. For criminal defendants who are also neurodivergent, navigating the legal system can present additional and often compounding challenges.
In this seminar, presenters will share programs, current research and practical guidance on how legal professionals can best support clients with autism spectrum disorder throughout the criminal justice process. The program will also highlight how animal-assisted therapy can play a meaningful role in personal growth and skill-building for neurodivergent individuals as animal trainers and owners.
The seminar will conclude with an interactive Q&A led by a moderator with lived experience, offering attendees an opportunity to engage directly with the material and deepen their understanding.
FACULTY
Shawn Crincoli - Brigadoon Service Dogs, Bellingham, WA
Dr. Carolina Ribeiro Caliman - University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Dr. Colleen Berryessa - Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
Joslyn Nelson – Washington Administrative Office of the Courts, Olympia, WA
MODERATORS
Dante Pollard – Living With Convictions, Seattle, WA
Deborah Espinosa – Living With Convictions, Seattle, WA
SCHEDULE
12:40 p.m. Webcast Login Opens
12:55 p.m. Webcast Begins
4:45 p.m. Adjourn
SEMINAR AGENDA
For accessibility or accommodation requests, or other questions, please email cle@wsba.org or call 206-443-9722 (toll free: 800-945-9722).
Seminar Registration Transfers, Refunds and Cancellations: In most circumstances, if you cannot attend the live event, we can
transfer your registration to the on-demand product, once available (8-10 weeks from the program delivery date). Generally, for
webcast/webinar registrations, tuition fees may be refunded, less $25 for processing, for written cancellations postmarked, emailed, or faxed up
to the start of the event. For in-person registrations, tuition fees may be refunded, less $25 for processing, for written cancellations
postmarked, emailed, or faxed by 5 p.m. up to three business days before the event. No refunds will be provided after the dates specified. You
may also send a substitute in lieu of canceling.
When applicable, specific exceptions to these policies will be noted on individual event
registration pages. Please email
cle@wsba.org with any requests or questions.