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Just a reminder about our upcoming seminar: Preventing Discrimination Against Children with Disabilities Children with healthcare challenges are protected by Federal Law, yet violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) persist. We must ensure justice for these vulnerable children. November 12 10am-12 noon UCONN Law School, Starr Hall, Davis Courtroom 65 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT If you would like to join us and have not yet sent your RSVP please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> There are 25 seats still available. PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR NETWORKS Presentations and discussion will include attorneys, medical professionals, child welfare advocates and families with children who have suffered from unjust discrimination. Moderator and Introductions Bonnie Roswig, Senior Staff Attorney, Medical-Legal Partnership Project, Center for Children’s Advocacy Presentations: Enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) An Overview of Federal Legal Protections and Enforcement Strategies Ndidi N. Moses Lisa Perkins Assistant US Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, District of Connecticut Anne-Sophie Walker Attorney, US Dept of HHS, Office for Civil Rights Lisa Perkins Assistant US Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, District of Connecticut Panel: Voices of Experience – Advocates and their Constituents Virginia Pertillar Executive Director, Citizens for Quality Sickle Cell Care,SCDAA Northern Connecticut Chapter Stacey Reicher LCSW, Endocrinology, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Tesha Imperati Executive Director, Connecticut Family Support Network Daniela Giordano Public Policy Director, NAMI Roundtable: Moving Forward - Linking Legal Protections with Experiences of Community & Advocates