Olsmtead and the Supreme Court: May 12, 1999


      DON’T TREAD ON THE ADA
      Integration NOT Segregation
      Send a message to the Supreme Court Justices, Congress and the Clinton
Administration. Join ADAPT and thousands of disability rights activists for
a day supporting disability rights and opposing the Olmstead vs L.C. and
E.W. threat to community living.

        a.. When:
        Wednesday, May 12th, 1999
        arrive: 11:30am
        begins: 12:00 noon


        b.. Where:
        Capitol grounds at Upper Senate Park
        Constitution Avenue (North side of the Capitol)
        Washington, D.C.


        c.. Agenda:
        11:30 a.m. Musical Entertainment
        12:00 Noon Welcome
        Governor Richard Thornburg
        Institution Survivors Speak Out
        Members of Congress Speak
        Voices from several National Organizations
        A Call to Action
        March to the Supreme Court

      The Rally will be easily reached from Union Station (MARC/Amtrak and
Red Line Metro). You may also take the Capitol South Metro on the
blue/orange line. Directional assistance will be available from Union
Station and Capitol South. Rally attendees should plan to bring blankets or
lawn chairs if seating is desired. Sunscreen is also recommended.
Interpreters will be provided, of course!

      Please display banners, if your group has one. You'll need to provide
flagpoles or other means for displaying your banner. Amtrak is anticipating
larger than usual demand for accessibility and will be planning accordingly.

      The Olmstead case is a direct attack on the ADA and Most Integrated
Setting, the people's right to choose where we live and receive support
services. ADAPT is organizing a day, May 12, 1999, to send a message to the
Supreme Court, Congress and the Clinton Administration DON'T TREAD ON THE
ADA. Our goal is to have the largest turnout in history of disabled people
at the Supreme Court steps supporting the ADA.

      Liberty Resources is proud say that they are a co-sponsor of this
important action. There is still time to add the name of your group as a
co-sponsor.

      If you need more information call Liberty Resources at 215.634.2000.


      Join May 12, 1999 Action

      Letter to NGA

      April 20 Vigil at the Supreme Court

      Contact the Governors and AG's

      Governor Bush Says Yes to Olmstead

      Washington State Off

      Talking Points

      Governors Meeting February 20, 1999

      Governors Declare War On Disabled People

      Amici Curiae Brief - Steve Gold, Esq.

      Amici Curiae Brief - ACLU

      Bazelon Center

      ADAPT of PA won the assault

      MD Update

      L.C. and E.W. vs Olmstead

      USA Today

      Back to Olmstead Home Page



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