Understanding the Olmstead White Paper: A Conversation on Disability Rights and Community Inclusion скачать в хорошем качестве

Understanding the Olmstead White Paper: A Conversation on Disability Rights and Community Inclusion

Afton Harper of empower: abilities speaks with Katheryne Staeger-Wilson, Program Coordinator for the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC), and Sangyeal Lee, Chair of the MODDC Olmstead Sub-Committee, about the development and significance of the Missouri Olmstead White Paper. Together, we reflect on the anniversary of the Olmstead decision, a landmark 1999 Supreme Court case that affirmed the rights of people with disabilities to live and receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate. We also explore how its legacy continues to shape disability policy and advocacy in Missouri. The Missouri Olmstead White Paper outlines key barriers to inclusive community living and provide recommendations informed by people with disabilities, their families, and professionals. Topics include Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Missouri’s service waitlist, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce crisis, housing challenges, and more. 📰 Read the full white paper here: https://moddcouncil.org/wp-content/up... 📚 Key topics discussed: – What is the Olmstead decision and what rights does it affirm? – How MODDC’s sub-committee developed the White Paper – The current state of community-based services in Missouri – What needs to change and how advocates can help