No Chance to Prove Themselves: The Rights of Mentally Disabled Parents under the Americans with Disabilities Act and State Law
62 Pages Posted: 8 Nov 2007
Abstract
This article explores the relationship between state child welfare laws that terminate parental rights and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The article begins by analyzing the application of the ADA to termination of parental rights proceedings against parents with mental disabilities. It then surveys state child welfare laws, focusing on the treatment of parents under New York State law. The article concludes by advocating for a change to reflect the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act in state laws and in practice.
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Cecka, Dale Margolin, No Chance to Prove Themselves: The Rights of Mentally Disabled Parents under the Americans with Disabilities Act and State Law. Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2007, St. John's Legal Studies Research Paper No. 07-0088, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1028023
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