THE BAZELON CENTER IS COMMITTED TO

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

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Having a job, perhaps more than any other factor, enables people with mental illness to lead full lives in their communities. We will continue to strive for workplace and employment equality, so that individuals with disabilities will not be discriminated against while seeking employment and/or once hired.

THE BAZELON CENTER IS COMMITTED TO

ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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Individuals with mental illness and intellectual disabilities deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, which is why the Bazelon Center works to ensure that individuals at all income levels have access to community-mental health services that will enable them to live and work independently in the community. 

THE BAZELON CENTER IS COMMITTED TO

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

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While nearly 18% of the general population have mental illness of some kind, that percentage is disproportionately higher in the prison population. Like people of color, people with disabilities are much more likely to be incarcerated. They are often non-violent offenders, which is why we at the Bazelon Center believe in criminal justice reform to change the way we punish non-violent and first-time offenders. Even people who break the law deserve to be treated fairly by it.

THE BAZELON CENTER FORUM DISCUSSION

OLMSTEAD AT 20

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 On Monday, June 24, 2019 the Bazelon Center hosted a forum to discuss and reflect upon 20 years since the landmark court case of Olmstead v. L.C..

Panelists included Eve Hill, Jennifer Matis, Martha Knisely, Vietress Bacon, and Katie Hemmings.

Special thanks to our sponsoring host: BakerHostetler LLP.

See and read about the event here.