Our annual CLE is coming up on December 11, 2023! We are offering the CLE as both a live event and a webcast. Our annual event will take place just after the CLE at Bunk Beer Hall at Bridgeport Village. We look forward to seeing you there!
Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity: Ethical Questions and Practical Answers
Cosponsored by the Disability Law Section
1 p.m.–3:40 p.m. PST, Monday, December 11, 2023
CLE credits: 1.5 General and 1 Ethics (Oregon Specific)
In-Person Event: Oregon State Bar Center, Tigard or Live Webcast | Search for DIS23 in the catalog
Many of us represent clients with diminished capacity. For some, this is a regular part of our practice. For others, this issue arises unexpectedly midrepresentation when a client suffers an accident or injury. This two-part CLE program will explore the ethical rules that govern the representation of clients with diminished capacity in Oregon, as well as the practical application of these rules to situations that may arise in practice.
Download the brochure for more details.
Pricing: $25, with scholarships available:
Scholarships: The Disability Law Section offers annual scholarships for individuals to attend the Section’s CLE at no cost. Scholarships are intended to ensure that attorneys who are interested in disability law and who are newer to the profession and/or who the cost of the CLE creates a financial barrier to attendance, are able to attend. If you are interested in being considered for a scholarship, please email Rebecca Babarsky with “Disability Section Scholarship” in the subject line. In your email, please include 1) the number of years you have been in practice, and a statement regarding your financial need, if applicable; 2) a brief description of your interest in disability law. Scholarships are limited and will be granted on a rolling basis.
The 68th Annual Estate Planning Seminar is an estate planning seminar for Washington State and an opportunity to get the professional credits that you need for Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
- Date: November 6-7, 2023 | 8:30 AM– 5:00PM
- Location: Westin Hotel, 1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
- Event Type: Online Live Streaming
- Costs: $749 with Electronic Coursebook or add $50 for a printed coursebook
- Registration: http://seattleestateplanningseminar.com/
- Registration Closes: November 2, 2023
Online live-streaming is available for an unlimited number of virtual attendees! Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions that will be answered by the speaker post-event.
See sessions and registration at >> http://seattleestateplanningseminar.com/
This Seminar is accredited for the following professions:
See the EPC Website for credit amounts.
- Accountant (CPA)
- Attorney (CLE)
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- Certified Professional Guardian (Washington)
- ABA Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA)
- Certified Corporate Trust Specialist – CE (CCTS)
- Paralegal
More Information: EPC Organization Website
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule to advance equity and bolster protections for people with disabilities. The proposed rule, Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities, updates, clarifies, and strengthens the implementing regulation for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the statute that prohibits discrimination against otherwise qualified individuals on the basis of disability in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance or are conducted by a Federal agency.
The proposed rule seeks public comment on a variety of issues to better understand individuals’ experiences with health care and human services discrimination on the basis of disability and recipients’ experiences in complying with federal civil rights laws. The comment period closes on November 13, 2023. OCR will consider those comments as it drafts a final rule to implement Section 504.
For more information, and to submit a comment, visit: https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/disability/section-504-rehabilitation-act-of-1973/fact-sheet/index.html
Oregon Health Authority has begun a series of pre-Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) community engagement & listening sessions to solicit feedback on changes to the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR). The sessions occur on Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30am and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm. The first session was on 10/4. Each session is designed to be the same content presented each week, but you are welcome to come to both.
The sessions are first and foremost a space for community members not on staff at OHA to provide comment, feedback, and ideas that will help inform their final rule change document for this second round of civil commitment OAR revisions. These sessions will go through the third week of December.
A schedule of the sessions with links to the virtual meetings is available on the OHA Civil Commitments webpage under updates: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/Pages/civil-commitment.aspx
If you’ve ever thought that an OSB leadership position would be a nice addition to your resume, or you’d just like to be more involved with the bar and your disability law colleagues, now is your chance! The OSB Disability Law Section Executive Board is currently seeking new members. The time commitment is small (we meet online for one hour every other month), and the opportunity to make a difference is BIG.
About the Section: The OSB Disability Law Section supports bar members who are interested in disability law. This section seeks to keep members updated and educated on developments in disability law, offers an annual CLE, and provides opportunities for collaboration and professional development on topics and issues related to disability law.
If you are interested in joining our board or would like more information, please email our Chair Debra Maryanov at [email protected].
Join the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) via Zoom to discuss: Settlements for Individuals on SSI: What Should They Look Like?
Description: This will be an open discussion/Community of Practice to share information learned regarding the impact cash settlements have on individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income. We hope that individuals who have obtained successful settlements can help staff understand the best way to structure the settlements. Can funds be directly deposited into such things as ABLE accounts, thereby minimizing the any resource limits? We hope new and experienced staff will join this dialog/discussion.
Date: 5/11/23
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET
Speakers:
Linda Landry, Disability Law Center, MA
Cheryl Bates-Harris, NDRN
Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcOGhqzkuG9AmlrayiH3avZgLF8ZAzuYa
The Disability Law Section is pleased to announce our 2023 Executive Committee members and meeting schedule.
2023 Executive Committee
Chair – Debra Maryanov
Vice Chair – Rebecca Babarsky
Treasurer – Emily Fox
Secretary – Emily Cooper
Members at Large – Tiffany Blackmon, Terisa Page
Meeting Schedule
The Executive Committee Meetings will be held virtually from 12:15 – 1:15pm on the second Wednesday of every other month, beginning on February 8, 2023. Meetings are open to the public, and time is reserved during the meeting for input/questions. To join the meeting, please email a current executive committee member or the Bar for the Zoom link.
The Disability Law Section will hold our annual meeting on Friday, September 23, at Sellwood Park from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
Join us for appetizers from Nicholas Restaurant.
Family members, including children and pets, are welcome.
We have tables reserved in Picnic Area I, located in the far northeast corner of the park near the parking lot on SE 7th. The site is wheelchair accessible. A map of the park can be found here: DLS Annual Meeting Map
We look forward to seeing you!
“People experiencing a mental health crisis have a new way to reach out for help in the U.S. Starting [July 16th, 2022], they can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8.
Modeled after 911, the new three-digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is designed to be a memorable and quick number that connects people who are suicidal or in any other mental health crisis to a trained mental health professional.”
For further information:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/15/1111316589/988-suicide-hotline-number