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


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Spring 2026 Public Comment

A draft of the next Olmstead Plan is now available. OIO is seeking feedback about the proposed goals through community meetings and a survey.

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Read the draft plan

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.

Used by permission. © Tom Olin – Tom Olin Collection


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