October 02, 2025

Princeton, NJ– Robert Stack, a national leader in advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and founder of Community Options, today announced the release of his groundbreaking new book, Silent No Longer: Advancing the Fight for Disability Rights. The book pulls back the curtain on decades of systemic mistreatment in the disability industry and issues a powerful call for urgent reform.

Drawing on over 40 years of experience, Stack exposes the disturbing rise of private equity firms investing in facilities that prioritize profits over care, highlights tactics used to make substandard institutions appear high-quality, and reveals stark disparities in funding and care across the United States.

With over 8 million people in America living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and more than 80 million family members who love and care for them, Silent No Longer is a vital resource for policymakers, industry professionals and advocates alike.

“Too many individuals with disabilities are still trapped in outdated systems that fail to respect their dignity,” said Stack. “Silent No Longer is my effort to shine a light on these injustices and provide concrete steps toward real, lasting change.”

Stack’s four decade long career has been defined by pioneering work in community-based housing and workforce training, long before landmark legislation like the ADA and the Olmstead decision. In 1989, he founded Community Options to create dignified living and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Today, the organization supports over 7,000 individuals and their families across multiple states, helping them live full, everyday lives with dignity.

Part exposé and part call to action, Silent No Longer also outlines 12 actionable steps for governments, funding agencies, care providers and organizations to meaningfully improve the lives of people with disabilities. By combining personal experiences with practical solutions, the book charts a path toward a more compassionate and equitable system.

Silent No Longer is available now through major booksellers nationwide with all proceeds supporting individuals with disabilities. For more information or to purchase the book, visit www.robertstack.org.

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About Community Options, Inc.:
For over 35 years, Community Options has developed housing and employment support for people with disabilities – supporting thousands of people from over 50 offices across 12 states. Community Options provides advocacy assistance to empower people with disabilities because all people – regardless of ability level – should live and work in the community with dignity, choice and self-determination. For more information, please visit our website: www.comop.org and follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and X.