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1. Resources for People Already Receiving Long-Term Care

   … family or loved ones about how to make important health decisions for you, should you no longer be able to make those decisions for yourself. Consult the Advance Care Plan … to make sure it's modified accordingly; for example, making your stairs or bathroom safer is a good place to …

2. Delivering on the Promise of Olmstead: A Spotlight on Centers for Independent Living

   … Independent Living Programs The anniversary of the Olmstead decision reminds us of the importance of the work we do in … from an institution. CIL staff are the boots on the ground, making difficult transitions from institutions possible. … workers. As we celebrate the anniversary of the Olmstead decision, we are proud to  acknowledge the important and …

3. Policy Round Up: CDC vaccine guidance, NIH input needed, new CMS data, and more

   … will help patients and their loved ones make more informed decisions about their care. Publication of this information … HIV prevention. The federal government is appealing this decision. A stay would prevent the ruling from being … of Health and Human Services (HHS) to consider rulemaking to improve access to home and community-based …

4. Protecting Rights and Preventing Abuse of People with Disabilities

   … this led to better outcomes, including people with I/DD making more of their own choices and being a part of the … high school students with I/DD away from guardianship to supported decision making, which allows them to make decisions for … high school students with I/DD away from guardianship to supported decision making, which allows them to make …

5. Celebrating the Anniversary of Olmstead vs L.C.

   … disabilities. On June 22, 1999, the landmark Supreme Court decision in Olmstead vs L.C. held that people of all ages … disabilities. On June 22, 1999, the landmark Supreme Court decision in Olmstead vs L.C. held that people of all ages …

6. I/DD Facts and Figures: The "5 Questions" Initiative

   … to identify needs, guide policy, and inform stakeholders' decisions.  Each project is led by one of ACL's 68 … important component of these projects is sharing data — and making it understandable and usable for people with I/DD, … to identify needs, guide policy, and inform stakeholders' decisions.  Each project is led by one of ACL's 68 …

7. Unprecedented Opportunities to Achieve the Promise of Olmstead

   … U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Olmstead v L.C ., making clear that people with disabilities have a civil … in their communities. In the opinion explaining that decision, the Supreme Court described the harms caused when … have an entire generation that was born since the Olmstead decision; a generation that has always had the right to …

8. ACL “No Wrong Door” System Grants Help streamline access to Services and Supports

   … communities. The goal is to enable people to make informed decisions based on the full range of available services. The … communities. The goal is to enable people to make informed decisions based on the full range of available services. The …

9. ACL Awards $1.2 Million in Grants to Increase Older Americans’ Access to Legal Services

   … level to explore remedies to guardianship abuse and advance supported decision-making models. The State of Massachusetts will form four … level to explore remedies to guardianship abuse and advance supported decision-making models. The State of Massachusetts will form …

10. ICYMI: HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Works with North Carolina to Help Young Adult Living in a Hospital Move to the Community

    … laws, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1999 Olmstead v. L.C. decision, requires that services are provided in the most … memorating-26th-olmstead-anniversary-and-importance-olmstead-decision-make-america-healthy-again.html. OCR is committed … laws, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1999 Olmstead v. L.C. decision, requires that services are provided in the most …