Olmstead v. L.C., Agreement Resolves ADA Violations

The U.S. Justice Department has announced that it entered into a proposed settlement agreement with the State of Oregon. This agreement resolves violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), impacting nearly 7,000 citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The nearly 7,000 people, who can - and want - to work in typical employment settings in the community, will not face the hurdles presented in the case.

“This proposed agreement not only realizes the requirements of federal law, but just as importantly, it embraces policies and practices to support both youth and adult community members with disabilities to successfully interact and work alongside non-disabled Oregonians,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams of the District of Oregon. “The implementation of the agreement will bring all of our communities together in recognizing the work capabilities of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”