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Minnesota's Olmstead Plan

The Olmstead Plan is a set of goals for Minnesota state agencies. The goals help fulfill the right of people with disabilities to live full, integrated lives in their communities.

The plan covers a variety of topics including individual choice, person-centered planning, housing, education, employment, transportation, and more.

Learn more about the plan

A boy with dark hair who uses a wheelchair is embraced by a young woman. They are both smiling.

A young man wearing a plaid shirt is sitting in his office, working on his computer. He is smiling at someone else in the room.

Help create the next plan

Minnesota's Olmstead Plan is being updated. You can help co-create the next plan. There are a variety of ways to be involved. Learn more about the plan update

Why Olmstead?

The Minnesota Olmstead Plan is named after the groundbreaking 1999 U.S. Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C. The ruling stated that segregating people with disabilities without a valid reason is discrimination and public entities must provide community-based services when appropriate. The lawsuit was brought forward by Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, pictured left.

Learn more about the history of the Olmstead Plan

Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson stand on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

A young Black man with a white cane and guide dog is smiling

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