Administration for Community Living and the U.S. Department of Justice Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision

Sunday, June 22^nd 2014 marks the 15^th anniversary of the Olmstead decision, the landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court affirming the right of individuals with disabilities to a life within their community. On Friday, June 20^th, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) are hosting an online celebration of the Olmstead decision. Guest speakers address a range of issues critical to disability rights, including the impact of integration and implications for the future. The event will stream on HHS Live at 1 p.m. EST. This is a live event and will not be taped so don’t miss out! Also, the ACL will be live-tweeting the ceremony from @ACL.gov. Follow along and join the conversation using #Olmstead15.

We are posting this for information purposes as a courtesy to our readers. We are not affiliated in any way with this event. Please contact the ACL directly at 202/401-4634 or by email at aclinfo@acl.hhs.gov with any questions.