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27 years ago, the Olmstead decision affirmed what disabled people have always known: we belong in our homes and communities — not institutions.

Last week, the Department of Justice released a memo that threatens to undo those 27 years of hard-won rights — arguing that states aren’t required to provide in-home or community-based care.

We refuse to go back.

Read American Association of People with Disabilities’s full press release, via link in the comments below. ⬇️

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Protecting Community Living and Disability Rights: Local Action Plan Why This Matters The United States Supreme Court ruled in Olmstead v. L.C. that unnecessary segregation of people with disabilities is discrimination. Community living, integrated employment, neighborhood schools, and access to public life remain essential civil rights principles. Regardless of changes in federal enforcement priorities, communities can act now to protect these rights. Three Actions Every Community Can Take 1. Adopt a Community Inclusion Resolution Ask your city council, borough assembly, tribal government, school board, or county government to formally affirm: Support for community-based services. Opposition to unnecessary institutionalization. Commitment to inclusive housing, employment, transportation, recreation, and education. Consultation with people with disabilities and their families in policy decisions. 2. Create a Local Disability Advisory Council Establish a standing committee that includes: Self-advocates. Family members. Disability service providers. Educators. Healthcare representatives. Tribal and community leaders. The council should review barriers to community living and publish annual recommendations. 3. Build Community-Based Supports Advocate for investments in: Home and community-based services. Supported employment. Accessible housing. Transportation options. Respite care. Inclusive recreation programs. Transition services for youth and adults. Strong local systems reduce reliance on institutional settings and strengthen community participation. What Advocates Can Do Today ✓ Attend local government meetings. ✓ Testify during budget discussions. ✓ Join your state’s Protection and Advocacy organization. ✓ Share personal stories about the importance of community living. ✓ Track proposed changes affecting disability services. ✓ Build coalitions with aging, behavioral health, housing, education, and tribal organizations. Guiding Principle People with disabilities should have the opportunity to live, learn, work, worship, recreate, and participate in community life alongside their neighbors. Community inclusion is not a special program—it is a civil right.

It cost 5 times more to care for someone in an institution than it does for their families to do a better job of it. They will privatize the institutions and somebody will get filthy rich off other’s misery. Follow the money.

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Happy Father’s Day! 🫶

This beautiful video from Charlie Does Charlie Things | Flourishing w/Alzheimers | Artist says it all — care is presence. We’re so grateful for this father and son — dynamic dementia duo — and for every caregiver and worker who helps make these moments possible.

Drop a ❤️ or tell us about your dad in the comments — how do you love your people well?

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