The Olmstead Decision and Why It Matters

On June 22, 1999, the US Supreme Court held in Olmstead v. L.C. (Olmstead) that unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This session will provide an overview of Olmstead, including Kentucky’s Olmstead Compliance Plan. Participants will learn how Kentucky’s plan reflects the needs of both those providing and receiving community services and how it aims to advance our commitment to choice and accessto community-based services, long-term care options, housing, and competitive integrated employment.

Johnny Collett, Elizabeth Kries

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