Disability Inclusion Training Specialist
University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Erica Harris has over 18 years working professionally with and on behalf of underserved and marginalized communities on public health subjects. Currently, she works with the University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCCEDD) to train and educate law enforcement professionals on topics related specifically to disability inclusion and interacting with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Erica currently consults with The Arc’s National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability (NCCJD) and has extensive experience in developing training curricula, providing training to staff, professionals, self-advocates, and family members to assist them in identifying effective and safe for interactions involving law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Erica's regional and national efforts focus on training members of law enforcement on topics that include Accommodations, Communication, Behavior, Triggers, Crisis Prevention and De-escalation.
Monday, October 21, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET