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LCCNC 2025 Spring Conference: Minority Mental Health Symposium

Hot Topics: Clients with Disabilities and Their Legal Rights

Tara Muller, JD
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify legal obligations to accommodate and communicate with clients with disabilities.

  • Describe the Olmstead law and recent developments in North Carolina, including guidance and options for placements.

  • Discuss with clients with disabilities their legal protections and resources.

Educational Goal

To increase knowledge of the legal rights of individuals with disabilities and tips to support individuals with disabilities in their ability to exercise those rights.

Description

Your clients with disabilities have legal rights, and if you know about those rights and opportunities, you can be a more effective provider. Learn about new legal developments and programs surrounding access to treatment and Olmstead, the least restrictive setting rule. In particular, we will focus on the Olmstead plan as it relates to the North Carolina legal system. You will leave with helpful tips to interact with clients with disabilities as well as to support them in their ability to exercise their legal rights.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Tara Muller, JD
Tara Muller, JD is a policy attorney at Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC), the state's federally mandated protection and advocacy organization for people with disabilities. She researches proposed legislation and partners with advocates and policy makers to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Her broad scope of work includes health, education, elections, employment, criminal justice, and community inclusion. Originally from Asheville, she graduated as a Caldwell Scholar from North Carolina State University and from Campbell Law School. For nearly 20 years before joining DRNC, she was a litigator and mediator in private practice. Tara is committed to protecting the rights of people with disabilities and educating others about best practices.