To promote the ABA's commitment to justice and the rule of law for persons with mental, physical, and sensory disabilities and to promote their full and equal participation in the legal profession. Click here for more information.
Resources & Opportunities for Lawyers
Practicing Disability Law
- Join the Commission's e-mail list for news and discussion
- Disability resources and organizations
- The Client with a Disability-Lawyer Relationship (CMPDL article)
- Representing Persons with Mental Disabilities (book excerpt)
- CMPDL Publications
- Comprehensive Disability Law Service
- Call for legal writers
Mentor Program
Lawyer Spotlight
2008 Paul G. Hearne Award
Commission Awards 2008 Hearne Award to Lester T. Pritchard
The Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law awarded its 2008 Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights to Lester T. Pritchard, a disability rights advocate. Lester is currently the Chairperson of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. He will be given the Award at the 2008 ABA Annual Meeting in New York City.
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Diversity in the Legal Profession
- CMPDL's Goal IX Report: status report on the participation of the persons with disabilities in ABA Division, Forum, and Section leadership positions.
- Toolbox for increasing diversity in the profession
- ABA Section of Business Law Diplomat Program
- 2009 National Conference on the Employment of Lawyers with Disabilities
