Eight Years After Olmstead

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Eight Years After Olmstead

Abstract

The U.S. Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C and E.W. – handed down in June 1999 – may be considered one of the most momentous decisions affecting community living for people with disabilities. This webcast will review why the Olmstead decision has been so important in interpreting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and examine its effects on federal and state policy. The webcast will review promising practices around the country that have resulted since the decision eight and one-half years ago, and also barriers that remain. Participants are invited to share initiatives in which they are involved in their communities.

The complete ILRU Web site was developed with support from grants from the Department of Education. However, its contents and the opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and no endorsement by the Department should be assumed. ILRU is a program of TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research), a nationally recognized medical rehabilitation facility for persons with disabilities.