Lois Curtis (holding the sign) was one of the original plaintiffs in Olmstead v. LC -- decided in 1999 by the US Supreme Court.

Olmstead condensed

Condensed resources on specific Olmstead topics as well as related information at the bottom of the page.

Below are Condensed Resources on Olmstead & Homelessness and the Fundamental Alteration Defense. 
Coming are:
  • Olmstead & Supportive Housing:  July 1, 2024
  • Olmstead & Assertive Community Treatment:  July 8,  2024

 1-pager on Criminal Justice & Olmstead.
The American Bar Association begins to consider Olmstead & Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice discussion begins at 32:20

DOJ  Q&A
and the Fundamental Alteration Defense

See also:

Olmstead & Homelessness

See also:

Olmstead Nation

Looks at the states individually and their progress towards compliance with DOJ Guidance:
2010 DOJ Delaware Findings Letter

US Dept. of Justice finds that there is no "Fundamental Alteration" when States are asked to bring existing models to scale such as:
  • Scattered Site Supportive Housing, and
  • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
2010 DOJ Georgia Settlement Agreement

Settlement Agreement that was meant to be a template for the Nation.

Involved over 9,000 people with serious mental illness and developmental disabilities, including those being released from incarceration.

Provided for the provision of housing and services.