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The really work hard to keep that fluoride in the water. They fight for the chem trails too.
What gives?
Look up Olmstead Act, passed in the Ninties. They never use it
It means if you are disabled and can be taken care of at home equally well .. you should have the right
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snowden is a spook. why believe him?
My memory was weak, but I did remember the name, Olmstead Decision by the SCOTUS
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landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C. (also called the Olmstead decision), issued on June 22, 1999
The case was brought by two women in Georgia—Lois Curtis (L.C.) and Elaine Wilson—who had mental illness and developmental disabilities. They had been voluntarily admitted to a state psychiatric hospital but were repeatedly told by their own doctors that they could live successfully in community-based settings (like supported housing with services). Instead, they were kept institutionalized for years, which limited their ability to work, socialize, and live independently.
dmh.mo.gov
They sued under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, arguing that unnecessary segregation in institutions was discrimination.
What the Supreme Court ruledIn a 6-3 decision (opinion written by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg), the Court held that unjustified institutionalization of people with disabilities is a form of unlawful discrimination under the ADA.
States (and other public entities) must provide community-based services instead of institutional care when all three of these conditions are met:The person's treatment professionals determine that community placement is appropriate.
The person does not oppose the community-based treatment.
The placement can be reasonably accommodated, taking into account the state's resources and the needs of others with disabilities.
olmsteadrights.org
This is often called the "integration mandate"—it requires services in the "most integrated setting appropriate" to the person's needs.
Why it mattered (and still does)
I think being very aged could be considered a physical disability.
It shifted policy away from large institutions toward home- and community-based services (HCBS) for people with disabilities.
It has been called one of the most important civil rights victories for people with disabilities in U.S. history, comparable to Brown v. Board of Education for ending segregation.
olmsteadrights.org
The decision applies to mental health, developmental disabilities, and other disabilities. States have had to create "Olmstead plans" to expand community options, though implementation has varied and enforcement continues today (including by the Department of Justice and HHS).
Yes, the Olmstead decision can and does apply to aged (elderly or senior) people—but with an important clarification.
acl.gov
Olmstead is grounded in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It requires states to provide community-based services (instead of unnecessary institutionalization) when the three conditions are met: (1) professionals determine community placement is appropriate, (2) the person doesn’t oppose it, and (3) it’s a reasonable accommodation given resources.
hhs.gov
Aging itself is not considered a disability under the ADA. However, many older adults have disabilities (physical, cognitive, mental, or developmental) that qualify—such as mobility impairments, dementia, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, or other conditions that substantially limit major life activities like self-care, walking, or bathing.
Aging itself is not considered a disability under the ADA. However, many older adults have disabilities (physical, cognitive, mental, or developmental) that qualify—such as mobility impairments, dementia, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, or other conditions that substantially limit major life activities like self-care, walking, or bathing.
Aging itself is not considered a disability under the ADA. However,
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many older adults have disabilities (physical, cognitive, mental, or developmental) that qualify—such as mobility impairments, dementia, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, or other conditions that substantially limit major life activities like self-care, walking, or bathing.
When an elderly person meets the ADA definition of disability and is unnecessarily stuck in an institution (most commonly a nursing home or skilled nursing facility), Olmstead’s “integration mandate” applies. Courts and federal agencies have explicitly extended it to nursing facilities, which have long been the primary institutional setting for seniors needing long-term care.
Real-world application to seniors
Nursing home transitions: Olmstead has been used to help eligible older adults move from Medicaid-funded nursing homes to home- and community-based services (HCBS), assisted living, or supported housing when their doctors say it’s appropriate.
Federal guidance and enforcement: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Community Living (ACL), and Department of Justice (DOJ) all treat Olmstead as applying to older adults with disabilities. States’ Olmstead plans often include seniors, and there have been lawsuits/settlements specifically addressing unnecessary nursing home placement of people with disabilities (including elders)
Seniors have successfully used Olmstead principles to get in-home supports after hip surgery, avoid nursing home admission, or leave facilities. It’s described as having “great implications for older adults” and being “for all of us” as the population ages.
kff.org
In short, if an older person has a qualifying disability and meets the three Olmstead criteria, the right to community integration applies—just as it does for younger people with disabilities. Implementation varies by state, and resources can be a factor (the “fundamental alteration” defense), but the legal principle is clear and has been upheld in practice for over 25 years.
Grok, says it can help get details on what to do in specific cases; locations to get this to work for you.
They will not give it to you, if you don't know about.
It's like that for many rights.
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>They will not give it to you, if you don't know about.
They won't offer to tell you your rights, you have to know them yourself. and then demand it. Or ask.
No wonder Bannon sponsors Poso on his show.