After more than a decade, New York State is revising its Olmstead Plan. This is an opportunity to tell the policy makers about what is working and what is not. An opportuntiy to shape policy for the decade to come.

Can’t make it? Undertandable— these are in the middle of the work day.
You can still tell the State what you need: olmsteadplanny@exec.ny.gov.

If you can make it, register HERE. Show up to as many of the three topic sessions as you can manage to attend. (There are also regional meetings, not clear what happens at those.)

• Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from Noon – 3 pm

• Session 1: Access to Services and Supports

• Getting the help you need – like housing, healthcare, or transportation – when you need it.

• Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

• Session 2: Rights Protection and System Accountability

• Knowing your rights are protected, being treated with dignity, and having systems that work and respond fairly.

• Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 11 am – 2 pm

• Session 3: Community Integration and Choice

• Living where and with whom you want, making your own choices, and being part of your community.