CVGL 0337 - Disability Law: Long- Term Ill

Institution:

Fordham University

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Description:

This course will examine the many legal issues faced by people living with long term and chronic health issues, including cancer and HIV/AIDS, and the role that law has and will play in developing effective responses. It includes a review of federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act, and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as well as New York City and State Laws that protect the rights of the disabled. Topics covered will include discrimination in employment and insurance, public and reasonable accommodations, criminalization of HIV transmission, estate planning issues, the right to refuse treatment, political asylum, public health issues, family law and private causes of action. The course will be collaborative and include guest lecturers who specialize in social and legal issues faced by people living with disabilities. In lieu of a final exam, a research paper will be required along with an in-class graded presentation on each student's research for the paper. *This is a 7 week, condensed semester course 2.000 Credit Hours 0.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 2.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate (Semester), Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, Law (Non Degree) Schedule Types: Seminar Law School College Law Department Course Attributes: Law JD Upper Level Courses, Law LLM Courses

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fordham.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 817-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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