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| John Page Garrett advises clients on United States law and disability. |
| Copyright © 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
- 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 Mentoring Program - 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 fifteen years of experience
advising clients on interactions among United States law and
disabilities. This work has addressed barriers faced by persons with
disabilities who seek:
Disability is an evolving concept. Adverse effects of disability
spring not only from an individual's impairment, but also from
unintended attitudinal and environmental barriers exacerbating the
effects of such impairment.
advising clients on interactions among United States law and
disabilities. This work has addressed barriers faced by persons with
disabilities who seek:
- Independent living;
- Self-determination;
- Making meaningful contributions to society;
- Earning valuable education and practical job training;
- Securing profitable employment;
- Equal opportunity for inclusion and integration within the
political, economic, and cultural mainstream of the world
community.
Disability is an evolving concept. Adverse effects of disability
spring not only from an individual's impairment, but also from
unintended attitudinal and environmental barriers exacerbating the
effects of such impairment.