Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legal_case
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Disability_Rights_Advocates
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
disability advocacy organizations
Georgia Department of Human Resources |
| gptkbp:case_types |
civil rights case
98-536 |
| gptkbp:decided_by |
gptkb:legal_case
June 22, 1999 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Olmstead v. L. C.
|
| gptkbp:impact |
mental health services
Olmstead Plan |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:disability_rights_movement
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
527 U. S. 581 (1999)
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
Lois Curtis
Eleanor Mc Ghee |
| gptkbp:judicial_review |
federal court system
|
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
civil rights law
institutionalization of individuals with disabilities |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Disability_Rights_Advocates |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Medicaid_Act
Community Mental Health Services Act |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Bragdon v. Abbott
Wyatt v. Stickney |
| gptkbp:outcome |
5-4 ruling
increased awareness of disability rights increased awareness of mental health issues improved access to services influenced public policy debates ruled in favor of the plaintiffs influenced state policies promoted social inclusion inspired similar cases in other jurisdictions increased funding for community services influenced the media portrayal of disability rights. encouraged advocacy for community living encouraged collaboration between agencies encouraged deinstitutionalization encouraged family involvement in care planning encouraged the use of assistive technology expanded rights for disabled individuals increased focus on quality of care influenced federal funding priorities influenced training for service providers led to litigation against states led to the creation of community-based programs led to the establishment of Olmstead Coordinators promoted person-centered planning promoted research on disability issues reduced reliance on institutional care shaped disability law jurisprudence strengthened enforcement of ADA influenced the development of state plans for community services promoted independent living for disabled individuals increased access to housing for disabled individuals promoted employment opportunities for disabled individuals influenced the development of peer support programs |
| gptkbp:precedent |
disability rights
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
gptkb:Justice_Antonin_Scalia
gptkb:Justice_Ruth_Bader_Ginsburg gptkb:Justice_Clarence_Thomas |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Americans_with_Disabilities_Act
least restrictive environment integration mandate |
| gptkbp:significance |
established the right to community-based services under the Americans with Disabilities Act
|