Fulfilling the Promise? Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of <i>Olmstead</i>

2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C. and E.W., the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision hailed as the Brown v. Board of Education for people with disabilities. In Olmstead, the Court held that unjustified institutional isolation of people with disabilities is a form of unlawful discrimination under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Five years ago, a symposium was held in Atlanta, the “home of Olmstead,” that explored the history of this groundbreaking civil rights decision, the impact it had on the lives of thousands of people, and the steps still to be taken. This year, we reflect on how far we have come, and also extend our vision of Olmstead to end the isolation of people with disabilities, not just in psychiatric institutions or hospitals, but also in settings such as schools, jails or prisons, nursing homes or foster care. How do we realize the promise of Olmstead for all?