Op-Ed: We cannot go back on disability rights
LI Press
The author warns against a recent U.S. Department of Justice opinion that seeks to narrow protections established under Olmstead v. L.C., which guarantees the right of people with disabilities to live in integrated community settings rather than institutions. Drawing on decades of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, the piece argues that reversing this progress would return society to the segregation and isolation previously exposed at Willowbrook State School. The author urges maintaining strong legal frameworks that ensure dignity, choice, and inclusion for all Americans regardless of ability.
All articles from 17 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.