Empirical Study in Disability Law and Policy

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This course examines ¿Empirical Study in Disability Law and Policy¿ primarily under U.S. law. The course will require an advanced understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and related disability civil rights law, policy, and practice. This class will cover the scientific method and litigation strategy; scientific study presented in civil, criminal, and constitutional law litigation; scientific expert trial testimony; mental health law; employment law, state and local governmental law, among other areas.