This panel aims to discuss in more depth some of the issues facing Deaf/disabled people in the criminal justice system as experienced by the protagonist in the feature length documentary film, Being Michelle. The panel brings together Deaf leaders and advocates as well as individuals who have experienced human rights abuses in the criminal justice system.

This webinar is free and will include ASL/live captioning.

Speakers

• Moderator: Delbert Whetter, Executive Producer, Being Michelle
• Damara Goff Paris, Ed.D., Advisor, Being Michelle, Editor of “Deaf People in the Criminal Justice System: Selected Topics on Advocacy, Incarceration and Social Justice”.
• John Yeh, Entrepreneur and Community Leader (formerly incarcerated)
• Sandra Hatibovic, Community Outreach Specialist, Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center

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