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Olmstead Resources

In 2001, ILRU partnered with BIA, Inc. to conduct five regional training sessions on implementation of the Olmstead decision. The purpose of the project, "Disability Advocacy in a Post-Olmstead Environment," was to prepare advocates to advance implementation of the Olmstead decision within each state. The project offered training and information resources. Participants concluded training with a basic understanding of the Olmstead decision, consumer direction, personal assistance services, Medicaid policy and practices, related state laws, Olmstead plans, related services and benefits, and exemplary programs and strategies for Olmstead implementation. Additionally, participants had a clear understanding of how to secure in-depth information on all of these topics. Included in this site is the listing of trainers and the dates of the training and the states that participated.

ILRU continues to assist in the implementation of the Olmstead decision through training, technical assistance, and the provision of working with advocates in their states on developing plans for delivering services to people with disabilities

NEW!! IL NET, a project of ILRU, has two sets of materials at: Olmstead and Community: A Three Course Self Study Series on Community Integration for Persons with Disabilities and Olmstead and Community: Implementing the New Freedom Initiative.