Ep 192: Disability Rights in Family Court: What Survivors with Anxiety or PTSD Need to Know (Part 1)

Family court is one of the most overwhelming environments a trauma survivor can face.For some survivors, the idea of court brings intense anxiety, panic, or shutdown. For others, it feels like a space where they must perform calm and composure at all costs, even when their nervous system is under threat.What many survivors do not realize is that disability rights may apply in family court, including for conditions like anxiety and PTSD.In this episode, we begin a grounded, realistic conversation about disability rights in family court, with a specific focus on what survivors with anxiety or PTSD should know before deciding whether to request accommodations.This episode is not about telling you what you should do.It is about helping you understand what may be possible, what the risks are, and how to think strategically about access to justice in a system that was not designed with trauma in mind.Transparency MattersI want to name this clearly. I am not an expert in disability law or ADA accommodations. In this episode, you are learning alongside me as I share what I have been able to research and understand so far.This is a starting point, not the end of the conversation. In Part 2, I plan to invite a guest who specializes in disability rights and court access so we can explore this topic more deeply and responsibly, including best practices and real world considerations.Colorado Court ADA InformationADA Frequently Asked Questionshttps://www.coloradojudicial.gov/ada-faq-0Request for Accommodation by a Person with a Disabilityhttps://www.coloradojudicial.gov/request-adaColorado Judicial Department ADA Overviewhttps://www.coloradojudicial.gov/adaDisability Rights SupportDisability Law Coloradohttps://disabilitylawco.orgDownload the free script guide, Protective Parenting Scripts for Hard Moments: https://mailchi.mp/risingbeyondpc/parentingscriptsPlease leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpcIf you want to support the show, you may do so here at Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/Wondering where to start? Check out our top free resources - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/resources.htmlIf you're interested in guesting on the show, please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7Where to find more from Rising Beyond:Rising Beyond FacebookRising Beyond LinkedInRising Beyond Pinterest