The federal government is backing away from a decades-old disability rights promise
Yahoo
The federal government is moving away from enforcing the Olmstead decision, which affirmed the right of people with disabilities to live outside institutions. This shift, initiated by the Trump administration's Department of Justice, threatens decades of progress in community-based care and could force many back into institutional settings. Advocates warn that this undermines the core promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act and disproportionately impacts women who serve as caregivers.
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