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| John Page Garrett advises clients on United States law and disability. |
| Copyright 2004-2009 © JOHN PAGE GARRETT |
Admissions to Practice
Professional Education
Professional Affiliations
Pro Bono Publico
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Tennessee Supreme Court
- United States District Court for the Western District of
Tennessee - United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
- Eligible for reciprocity licensure in numerous jurisdictions
Professional Education
- 300 plus hours of Continuing Legal Education since 1993
- Vanderbilt University Law School - Juris Doctor
- United University of Tennessee, Knoxville Bachelor of Arts
Professional Affiliations
- National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
- National Association of ADA Coordinators (NAADAC)
- Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
- American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical
Disability Law - American Bar Association: Sections on
- Public Utilities, Communications & Transportation Law:
Committee on Internet Industry - Individual Rights and Responsibilities: Committee on Rights
of Individuals with Disabilities
Pro Bono Publico
- Board of Directors, Center for Independent Living
- Assistive Technology Access Project, Statewide Advisory
Council - Friends of Susan Gray School at Kennedy Center of Vanderbilt
University - High Hopes Therapeutic Preschool, Board of Directors
- Metropolitan Nashville Mayor's Advisory Council for People
with Disabilities
Mr. Garrett has over fifteen years of
experience advising clients on interactions among United States
laws and disability. This work has analyzed barriers to persons with
disabilities wishing to have and carry out their own choices
concerning:
Disability is an evolving concept. The effects of disability spring
not merely from the impairment itself, but also from interactions
among such impairment and attitudinal and environmental barriers
blocking full and effective participation in society for no valid
reason.
experience advising clients on interactions among United States
laws and disability. This work has analyzed barriers to persons with
disabilities wishing to have and carry out their own choices
concerning:
- Independent living;
- Self-determination;
- Contributing to society;
- Pursuing meaningful educational programming;
- Securing valuable employment;
- Enjoyment of an equal opportunity for full inclusion and
integration within the political, economic, educational, social,
and cultural mainstream of the world community.
Disability is an evolving concept. The effects of disability spring
not merely from the impairment itself, but also from interactions
among such impairment and attitudinal and environmental barriers
blocking full and effective participation in society for no valid
reason.