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Washington Courts Report - Disability Justice Task Force: Ensuring Access, Dignity, and Equity

In this episode of the Washington Courts Report, we explore the groundbreaking work of the Disability Justice Task Force (DJTF), formed by the Washington State Supreme Court in January 2022 to transform how people with disabilities experience the court system. Host Patric Haerle speaks with Supreme Court Justice Helen Whitener and AOC Senior Program Analyst Joslyn Nelson about the first-of-its-kind study that goes far beyond ADA compliance. This 600+ page report focuses on lived experiences, intersectionality, procedural equity, and real-world barriers that people with both visible and non-visible disabilities face when engaging with the justice system. Over 650 court professionals and users participated in an unprecedented response, revealing systemic challenges such as inaccessible courthouse infrastructure, fear of requesting accommodations, and bias in court processes. Justice Whitener and Nelson discuss proposed rule changes to GR 33 (disability accommodations) and GR 31 (privacy and public disclosure protections), as well as the need for ongoing funding to support this transformative work. Topics Covered in This Episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 About the DJTF 07:24 Study details 17:17 Goals of the study 24:00 What's next for the DJTF 26:54 Final Thoughts Why This Matters Disability affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives. This episode reveals how Washington is leading the nation in building a more inclusive, respectful, and equitable justice system — not just in law, but in practice. Subscribe to the Washington Courts Report podcast for more interviews with court leaders, innovators, and changemakers.    / @washingtoncourtswa   Bookmark our podcast playlist:    • Washington Courts Report   Learn more about the Disability Justice Task Force: https://www.courts.wa.gov/disability-... DJTF Study: https://www.courts.wa.gov/disability-...