The ADA mediation guidelines: A community collaboration moves the field forward.

Date Published:
Source
Cardozo Online Journal of Conflict Resolution
Authors:
Cohen, J.
Volume
2

Describes development of guidelines for ADA mediations.  Guidelines have increased participation of people w/disabilities in mediations.  The mediator training includes a disability awareness component, an explanation of ADA mediation practice issues, and four-hour courses in disability law. Mentions a recent session at the National Symposium on Dispute Resolution in Special Education (sponsored by CADRE) that discussed creation of similar guidelines for sped. mediations.