Executive Order 13217

Community-Based Alternatives for Individuals With Disabilities

Ordered by George W. Bush on June 18, 2001

Summary

Directs federal agencies to assist states in moving qualified individuals with disabilities from institutional settings to community-based care. Implements Supreme Court's Olmstead ruling, mandates agency reviews of policies and services, encourages interagency cooperation, and ensures ADA compliance and enforcement.

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