Course detail: Disability Issues: The ADA, Criminal Justice and End-of-Life Ethics

This class, taught by a disability law professor, will explore three different aspects of disability law and ethics. Topics include a review of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how the legislation has both evolved to meet the needs of people with disabilities as well as additional legislative changes that are needed to ensure equitable access. Students will also learn about how disabilities, including the insanity defense, play into legal defense, conviction and sentencing. The final class will explore how disability rights impact end-of-life decision making.


Instructor Bio: Karl Menninger is a retired government lawyer who has found an avocation teaching courses on disability law, citizenship, comedy and James Bond, among other topics.


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 Session Information: OC27312H

Schedule: Every week on Thursday, starting on 09/03/26 and ending on 09/17/26
Times: 02:00pm-04:00pm CDT

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Karl Menninger

Facility Detail

Edwards Campus
KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall & Online
12610 Quivira Rd.
Overland Park, KS 66213

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $5.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.