Olmstead Anniversary Stirs Up Interest in Long Term Services and Supports

From the JFA Moderator (6/22/09):

With events big and small occurring all over the country in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the Olmstead decision, both the media and public officials sat up and took notice of our communities long ignored demands for Long Term Services and Supports as a means to full-inclusion in the community.

For media coverage, see the articles posted below:

From The Progressive

“10th anniversary of freedom for people with disabilities”

By Mike Ervin, June 21, 2009

http://www.progressive.org/mpervin062109.html

 

From ProRepublica

“Nursing Homes Get Old for Many With Disabilities”

by Jennifer LaFleur

http://www.propublica.org/feature/nursing-homes-get-old-for-many-with-disabilities-621

From the Hartford Courant

"Olmstead Supreme Court Anniversary"
Photo coverage by Richard Messina

Disability advocates marched to the State Capitol to commemorate 10th anniversary of Olmstead Supreme Court decision requiring the state to provide opportunities for people with mental disabilities to live in the community in group homes if they can fare as well as in state hospitals.
http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-march-2-capitol-pictures,0,6352804.photogallery


For upcoming and past events as well as resources for organizing your own event go to AAPD's Olmstead website http://www.aapd.com/olmstead/aboutolmstead.html