In Olmstead vs. L.C. (98-536), the United States Supreme Court held that the unnecessary segregation of individuals with disabilities in institutions may constitute discrimination based on disability. The court ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act may require states to provide community-based services rather than institutional placements for individuals with disabilities. 

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Additional Resources may be found at: 

• Olmstead v. L.C. (From Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law)