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
The Lane County Bar Association’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee is hosting an event 6/16/22 from 5-7PM, for affinity bar members to meet and enjoy refreshments and music. Family members, including children, welcome. The event will go forward rain and hopefully shine.
Respond here if you haven’t RSVPed yet to let them know you are attending, and they will send you directions and the location. Questions? Contact Felipe Alonso III at [email protected] or 541-346-3809.
Many Social Security reps have been appealing cases on the issue that appointment of the former SSA commissioner was tainted by an unconstitutional statute that governed the President’s removal authority over the Commissioner. The 9th Cir. has now held that claimant must demonstrate that the unconstitutional provision actually caused the claimant harm. Without demonstration of such harm, a claimant is not entitled to a remedy, despite the unconstitutionality of the statute. Read the case: Kauffman v.
Kijakazi, — F.4th –, 21-48844, 2022 WL 1233238 (9th Cir. April 27, 2022); https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2022/04/27/21-35344.pdf.
“On April 7 a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that two related employers may be treated as one integrated employer to meet the 15-employee headcount threshold under the Americans with Disabilities Act.” Read more here: https://www.law360.com/employment-authority/articles/1492381/what-9th-circ-ada-ruling-means-for-closely-related-entities
When Acting Commissioner Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi spoke to NOSSCR conference attendees during the opening session of our annual conference in Austin, she announced that, after considering information provided by NOSSCR, the fee cap will be raised to $7200 effective November 30, 2022. Read more here: https://nosscr.org/acting-commissioner-credits-nosscr-for-first-fee-cap-raise-in-13-years/
Labor & Employment Section-sponsored CLE
Navigating the ADA Interactive Process–Advice for
Newer Lawyers
Thursday, June 9, 2022; Noon – 1:30 p.m; CLE Credits: 1.5 General (pending); Location: Virtual – Zoom
Come learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act and what is required of employees and employers navigating the interactive process. This virtual CLE is geared towards new attorneys and will provide practical skills for requesting and responding to requests for reasonable accommodations, engaging in the interactive process, and providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Bring your questions and ideas for what promises to be an informative, practical, and thought-provoking CLE!
Cost:
$0 Law Students (enter coupon code SLEB22LS to receive complimentary registration)
$25 New Lawyers admitted after 1/1/17
$25 Labor & Employment Section Members (no discount code necessary, the system will recognize your section membership status when you are logged in)
$35 Regular Registration