Olmstead v. L.C. (1999) is a landmark United States Supreme Court decision, a ruling that requires states to eliminate unnecessary segregation of persons with disabilities and to ensure that persons with disabilities receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
In this 30 minute session, Vanessa Van Gilder, Olmstead Coordinator for the State of West Virginia will discuss Olmstead and the challenges of implementation today.
Screen Reader Users: Individuals who are using Screen Reader Software should review the instructions and information available on-line at: Accessibility Guide for Blackboard Collaborate Web Conferencing [2].
Links
[1] http://www.accessibilityonline.org/Accessibility/Blackboard.aspx
[2] http://www.accessibilityonline.org/Accessibility/default.aspx
[3] http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=zc9ug6cab&oeidk=a07eebjgrkj7cdf36b9
[4] http://www.adainfo.org/training/Olmstead-webinar-session