Ending Discrimination on Campus: The Stanford Settlement and the Future of College Mental Health
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
When it comes to mental health, many colleges engage in discriminatory practices that exclude students with psychiatric disabilities from full participation on campus. Lack of reasonable accommodations in the classroom, involuntary or coerced medical withdraws, and sanctions related to mental health challenges can make colleges inaccessible for many students who may not be aware of their rights.
A recent settlement at Stanford University focused on discriminatory leave of absence policies, and advocacy among students themselves are increasing awareness of students’ rights and creating pressures on colleges and universities to remove barriers to inclusion. Join us for a webinar with three leaders in the field of disability rights on campus to explore:
- The rights of students with psychiatric disabilities on campus;
- The recent settlement at Stanford University and what that means for other campuses; and
- How students can support one another increasing accessibility and addressing discrimination on campus.