Policy Brief: Olmstead and NFI
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Summary
In Executive Order 13217, President Bush affirmed his commitment to eliminate barriersto equality for people with disabilities and ordered federal assistance to states to swiftly
implement the Olmstead holding. This Policy Brief reflects on Olmstead and describes the New Freedom Initiative.
implement the Olmstead holding. This Policy Brief reflects on Olmstead and describes the New Freedom Initiative.
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Sources
Franklin Pierce Law Center
Programs/Initiatives
States
Keywords
NFI; New Freedom Initiative; Olmstead
Contact
HCBS
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