Implementing and Enforcing Olmstead (9.5 hours)

Training Source: 
ILRU
Presenter(s): 
Karen Avery
Mike Bachhuber
Marca Bristo
Shari Coatney
Bill Henning
Mark Johnson
Laurel Mildred
Amber Smock
Karen I. Ward
C. Talley Wells
Kelly Buckland
Richard Petty
Beginning Date: 
05/11/2011
End Date: 
05/12/2011
Type of Training: 
On-demand

About the Training

Olmstead implementation activities among both centers for independent living and other advocacy and policy organizations is conducted in a variety of approaches and at widely differing levels of intensity. This is not surprising, given the complexity of the issue. Through the IL-NET’s research we have identified some activities at CILs, state associations of CILs, and other advocacy organizations that have had an impact and would be of interest to the IL field. The overarching goal of this training is to provide a framework for a more cohesive and systematic approach for CILs to address Olmstead.

Below are links to the IL-NET training originally conducted by ILRU and partners in May of 2011. Highlights of the training include:

  • Background for understanding Olmstead and what it means for people with disabilities
  • Status and impact of Olmstead since 1999
  • Understanding and effecting policy change
  • What CILs can do to further Olmstead implementation
  • Examples of approaches in the IL field from around the country
  • Setting priorities and working your role
  • Using the legal system for impact
  • CIL next steps at home

Videos/Training Materials/Resources

Olmstead Developments in the Courts; What is Happening in Participants' States (01:25:32)

Presenters: Kelly Buckland, NCIL; Richard Petty, ILRU and C. Talley Wells, Atlanta Legal Aid

Applying Lessons from the Evolution of Brown v. Board of Education to Olmstead (00:42:43)

C. Talley Wells, Atlanta Legal Aid

Finding a Niche for Your CIL in Olmstead Implementation (00:55:31)

Presenter: Bill Henning, Boston Center for Independent Living

Barriers to Olmstead Implementation (00:28:24)

Presenters: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center, and Laurel Mildred, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

California's Statewide IL Approach to Olmstead Implementation - Part 1 (00:34:30)

Presenter: Laurel Mildred, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

California's Statewide IL Approach to Olmstead Implementation - Part 2 (00:28:32)

Presenter: Laurel Mildred, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

Reflections (01:07:50)

Presenter: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center

When P&As and CILs Join Forces: Access Living and Equip for Equality's Olmstead Collaboration - Part 1 (01:26:26)

Presenters: Marca Bristo (by video) and Amber Smock, Access Living; Karen Ward, Equip for Equality

When P&As and CILs Join Forces: Access Living and Equip for Equality's Olmstead Collaboration - Part 2 (01:04:01)

Presenters: Amber Smock, Access Living, and Karen Ward, Equip for Equality

Olmstead Approaches from Kansas & Wisconsin and Participant/CIL Steps to Take Back Home; Discussion & Strategizing about the Future - Part1 (01:01:34)

Presenters: Shari Coatney, Southeast Kansas Independent Living Resource Center; Mike Bachhuber, Independent Living Council of Wisconsin, and Karen Avery, IndependenceFirst

Participant/CILs Steps to Take Back Home/Discussion & Strategizing about the Future - Part 2 (00:31:08)

Presenter: Mark Johnson, Shepherd Center On-Demand Presentation

Other Resources on Disability Law & Olmstead Implementation