Roadmap for Change: Maine\'s Response to the Olmstead Decision

File Downloads / Links

  • 1. Introduction &Summary of Recommendations PDF
  • 2. Advocacy, Self-Advocacy & Quality PDF
  • 3. Flexible Funding for Integrated Services PDF
  • 4. Using Data for Service Funding PDF
  • 5. Coordination of Services PDF
  • 6. Availability of Direct-Care Workers PDF
  • 7. Housing- Integrated & Affordable PDF
  • 8. Transportation Issues & Problems PDF
  • 9. Employment- Barriers & Issues PDF
  • Public Comments PDF
  • Glossary PDF

Article Publication Date: 
10/15/2003
Summary: 
This guide was prepared by Maine’s Work Group for Community-Based Living in response to the 1999 Olmstead Supreme Court decision. The work group submits this Roadmap as an interdepartmental approach for improving home and community services for people with disabilities. Section topics include: advocacy, integrated services, using data, service coordination, direct-care workers, improving quality, housing, transportation, and employment.
Topics: 
Accessibility; Employment Programs; Housing
Types/Tools: 
Reports; Workbooks
Populations: 
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Direct Care Workforce
Sources: 
Grantee produced
Maine's Work Group for Community-Based Living
Programs/Initiatives: 
Olmstead
States: 
Maine
Keywords: 
N/A
Employment Barriers; affordable housing; flexible funding;

Contact

Lisa Marie Lindenschmidt
Muskie School of Public Service
LMLINDEN@usm.maine.edu
Phone: 
207-780-4843

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50796