July 11, 2011

DOJ and Delaware Enter Agreement to Transform State's Mental Health System, Resolve ADA Violations

via the Department of Justice (7.6.11): DOJ
Justice Department Obtains Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the State of Delaware's Mental Health System

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced that it has entered into a comprehensive agreement with the state of Delaware that will transform Delaware’s mental health system and resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The ADA and the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Olmstead v. L.C. afford individuals with disabilities the right to receive services in the most integrated settings appropriate to their needs, and today’s agreement will ensure individuals in Delaware can exercise that right...

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Jul 11, 2011 4:42:40 PM | Americans with Disabilities Act, Court Decisions, Olmstead, State News

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