Olmstead v. L.C.
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Summary

In this 1999 ADA case, the Court found unjust institutionalization of disabled individuals—including those with SUD—violates rights, mandating more community-based treatment.

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Olmstead v. L.C.

Keywords ADA; disability rights; institutionalization; community-based treatment; SUD; 1999 ADA case; unjust institutionalization; disabled individuals; substance use disorder; court ruling
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Summary

The 1999 ADA case established that institutionalization of individuals with disabilities, which includes those with substance use disorders, constitutes a violation of their legal rights. This ruling necessitates a transition toward community-based treatment models.

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Summary

The 1999 ADA case established that involuntary institutionalization of individuals with disabilities, including those with substance use disorders (SUD), constitutes a violation of their rights. This ruling necessitates a shift toward community-based treatment models.

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A Landmark Disability Rights Case

A 1999 court case highlighted the unfairness of keeping disabled people, including those with substance use disorders, in institutions. The ruling stated that this practice violated their rights and pushed for more treatment options within the community.

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Summary

In 1999, a court case showed that keeping disabled people, including those with substance use disorders (SUD), in institutions was wrong. The court said this violated their rights and that they should get help in their communities instead.

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527 U.S. 581 (1999)

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