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June 23, 2022
The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new initiative to expand the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. The tests work with a compatible Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and free app to provide users with audible instructions and audible test results. Read more about the tests.
June 22, 2022
Twenty-three years ago today, we celebrated one of the most significant civil rights victories for people with disabilities. On June 22, 1999, the landmark Supreme Court decision in Olmstead vs L.C. held that people of all ages with disabilities have the right to live and receive support in the community under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
June 22, 2022
The anniversary of the Olmstead decision reminds us of the importance of the work we do in ACL’s Office of Independent Living Programs, with centers for independent living (CILs) helping deliver on the promise of Olmstead. Designed and operated by people with disabilities, CILs across the nation provide independent living services for people with disabilities in their communities.
June 21, 2022
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Webinar: Celebrating Olmstead: How Blending, Braiding, and Sequencing Leads to Integrated Employment
June 16, 2022
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