Community Integration, Housing, & Employment
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 1999 Olmstead decision, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act all affirm the right of people with disabilities to live in integrated settings, and require government agencies to ensure that this is possible — yet much remains to be done to make this goal a reality. Too many people with disabilities currently live in psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, or substandard board and care facilities, while others face the risk of institutionalization due to being homeless.
TAC is a leader in helping states to understand their obligations Olmstead, and to develop and implement effective Olmstead plans.
Areas of Expertise
- Assessment of systems capacity to support individuals as integrated members of their communities
- State Olmstead and ADA compliance to meet obligations under settlement agreements and court decisions
- Initiatives to proactively move people with disabilities from institutional settings to community-based housing
- Leveraging Medicaid and other mainstream resources for supportive housing, employment, and services that promote community living
- Needs assessments and strategic planning to increase supportive housing
- Best practices for specific populations and communities
- Stakeholder engagement, cross-system partnership development, and consensus-building
- Technical assistance and training to support community transitions and ongoing housing stability
