Transitioning People with Disabilities from institutional settings to community-based living
At Community Options, Inc., we are dedicated to supporting the transition of individuals with disabilities from institutional settings to community-based living. Over the years, we have championed numerous initiatives and collaborated with various stakeholders to promote deinstitutionalization. Our efforts aim to ensure that people with disabilities have the opportunity to live in inclusive, supportive environments that foster independence and enhance their quality of life.
We have consistently advocated for policy changes, provided resources, and worked closely with state and federal authorities to improve long-term care options. Through our ongoing commitment, we strive to create a more equitable and just society for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their rights and dignity are upheld.
View more articles about how Community Options has supported deinstitutionalization here.
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November 13, 2020 | tennesseelookout.com Three U.S. senators are asking federal officials to require psychiatric institutions, group homes for people with disabilities and other treatment facilities for children and adults…
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Disproportionate Impact of Pandemic on People with Disabilities; Mortality Rates Triple That of General Public
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Read MoreHidden Crisis: Advocates Support Call by US Senators For Improved COVID-19 Data Collection on All Congregate Care Facilities
November 09, 2020 | Press Release.pdf Research by U.S. Senate HELP Committee Staff Reveals “Substantial Lack of Data” for Children and Adults with Mental Illness and Disabilities Princeton, NJ –…
Read MoreWith the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the disability community remembers her most important decision on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Read MoreJustice Ginsburg Remembered as Staunch Advocate for People with Disabilities
September 21, 2020 | Press Release.pdf Statement by Robert Stack, President and CEO of Community Options PRINCETON, NJ – SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 – “With the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,…
Read MoreProviding important services during the pandemic
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Read MoreDespite advances, progress on disabilities still lagging
The Times Tribune | July 26, 2020 | BY ROBERT STACK GUEST COLUMNIST | article.pdf Thirty years ago today, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act.…
Read MoreCelebrating how the Americans with Disabilities Act changed life
July 23, 2020 | centraljersey.com Thirty years ago on July 26, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was one of the most significant breakthroughs…
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