Inclusive Justice ADA Title II Training Series: High Risk Court Users: Tapping into the Value of Support Person as a Critical ADA Accommodation (Webinar 6 of 6)

Date and Time: Friday, August 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM Eastern Time | 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM Central Time.

Title: Inclusive Justice ADA Title II Training Series: High Risk Court Users: Tapping into the Value of Support Person as a Critical ADA Accommodation (Webinar 6 of 6).

Description: Courts across the nation grapple with the challenge of providing or allowing ‘support persons’ as an accommodation, which can be complicated and, at times, contentious. When executed effectively, this accommodation can ensure equitable access for court users with diverse disabilities, such as mental health conditions, learning disabilities, brain injuries, ADHD, and autism, placing these individuals at higher risk within the justice system. Achieving success with this accommodation involves careful consideration: determining the right individual for this role, addressing questions about access and functional needs, and preserving the integrity of court proceedings and programs. Effective strategies for implementing this vital accommodation will be examined, with particular emphasis on meeting the needs of individuals who are especially vulnerable when access is limited or denied.

Webinar 6 – Zoom Registration Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AhO6RWmRT8yt95QguNuOCw

About the Inclusive Justice ADA Title II Training Series:

The New Mexico Office of the Statewide Title II ADA Coordinator and Julie Ballinger from the Southwest ADA Center invite you to join them for an “Inclusive Justice ADA Title II Training Series.”

When: Select Dates in June 2026 – August 2026. There are six webinars in the series.

Time: Each webinar will last 1 hour and 15 minutes, from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM Eastern Time | 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM Central Time.

Where: Webinars on Zoom. You must register separately for each webinar in the series.

Cost: Free.

Space is limited. Each webinar will be limited to 100 attendees.

These sessions will be offered through Zoom and are open to all judiciary employees and community partners, and to anyone interested in the topic.

Accommodations: ASL interpreters will be available.

If you need an ADA accommodation to attend each presentation, please email ADA@nmcourts.gov.

Presenter Bio:

Julie Ballinger, M.A., is a nationally recognized leader with 38 years advancing Disability Rights. She has delivered national impact through leadership and innovation across diverse sectors. Julie directed a Center for Independent Living (CIL), a nonprofit led by people with disabilities providing community services, then became a consultant with the Southwest ADA Center (SWADAC) while employed with the University of Arkansas-providing Technical Assistance to CILs in two federal regions. For 27 years, she has continued with SWADAC, specializing in ADA training and Technical Assistance (TA) on employment, government, and business/nonprofit accessibility. Over the past 9 years, she has focused on court and correctional systems, authoring comprehensive, nationally distributed ADA guides tailored to each sector.