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@disabilityrightsfl.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

Having a place to live is important. Having choice and control over that home and your support matters too.
Follow our series Olmstead Voices throughout September.
#OlmsteadVoices #CommunityLiving #DisabilityRights

Olmstead Voices graphic featuring John Collins, a man wearing glasses and a dark shirt. Headline reads, “John wanted a home of his own and more choice over who supported him.” Text explains that John spent years in foster and group homes before moving into an apartment with waiver services. His goal was to own his home and have greater control over his care.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “His Story.” Headline reads, “Finding the right place to live took time.” Text explains that John has cerebral palsy, uses an electric wheelchair, and needs physical assistance with personal care. After living in a foster home and several group homes, waiver services helped him move into an apartment and live more independently.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “His Story.” Headline reads, “John wanted more control over his home and his support.” Text explains that John applied for a mortgage, was approved, and now owns his home. Through Florida’s self-directed CDC+ program, he can arrange his personal care support and has had a stable caregiver for the past 13 years.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “Why it matters.” Headline reads, “Olmstead is about choice in where and how you live.” Text explains that for John, community living means owning his home, choosing how his support is arranged, and sharing his life with his wife. His story shows how community-based services can support greater choice, stability, and control over everyday life.
@disabilityrightsfl.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 4:00 PM

Robert’s story shows what can become possible when people with disabilities have access to the services and support they need to live, work, and participate in their communities.

Follow our series Olmstead Voices throughout September.
#OlmsteadVoices #CommunityLiving #DisabilityRights

Olmstead Voices graphic featuring Robert, a man wearing a light-colored shirt. Headline reads, “He was once told an institution was his future. He built a life in the community instead.” Text explains that Robert found opportunities to learn, work, live independently, and become part of his community.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “His Story.” Headline reads, “Robert grew up with opportunities to be part of his community.” Text explains that after leaving an institution, Robert lived at home and participated in community programs. As an adult, he received Social Security benefits and continued building skills and experiences outside an institutional setting.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “His Story.” Headline reads, “Community-based support helped Robert build an independent adult life.” Text explains that a Home and Community-Based Services waiver helped Robert move from his family home into an apartment with a roommate. He worked for many years and now continues living independently with support and volunteering at his church.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “Why it matters.” Headline reads, “Olmstead is about having the opportunity to build a life in the community.” Text explains that Robert’s access to community-based services and support has helped him have a home, work, volunteer, and remain part of his community.
@disabilityrightsfl.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 7:00 PM

Having the right support can make work, relationships, and everyday life in the community possible. Follow our series Olmstead Voices throughout September.
#OlmsteadVoices #CommunityLiving #DisabilityRights

Olmstead Voices graphic featuring Amanda, a woman seated and smiling at the camera. A quote reads, “Being able to help others and contribute to my community is very important to me.” Text explains that Amanda lives in her own apartment, works full-time, and uses home and community-based services that help make that possible.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “Her Story.” Headline reads, “I love being able to work.” Text explains that personal care attendants help Amanda with bathing, dressing, getting in and out of her wheelchair, preparing meals, cleaning, and other daily needs. This support also helps her get ready for work and continue living in her own home.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “Her Story.” Quote reads, “I love to go to concerts, and I love to go on trips.” Text explains that community living is about more than work or housing. For Amanda, it also includes friendships, travel, concerts, and enjoying the things that matter to her.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “Why it matters.” Headline reads, “Olmstead is about having the chance to be part of your community.” Text explains that Amanda works full-time supporting other people with disabilities and that community-based services help her work, live in her own apartment, and contribute to her community.
@disabilityrightsfl.bsky.socialSep 12, 2026, 5:01 PM

Living at home can mean more privacy, more choices, and more connection.

After living in several nursing homes, Xina shares what living independently in her community means to her.

Follow #OlmsteadVoices throughout September.

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@disabilityrightsfl.bsky.socialSep 9, 2026, 5:00 PM

James wanted more control over his life.

With support, he became his own Social Security payee, secured housing with his sibling, and is now working part-time.

His story shows how the right supports can help people build stability in the community.

#OlmsteadVoices #DisabilityRights

Olmstead Voices graphic featuring James, a young man with dark hair, glasses, a beard, a blue shirt, and white headphones around his neck. Text reads, “He wanted the chance to make his own decisions and build a stable life in the community.” Additional text explains that James lived in temporary housing with family and had little opportunity to practice independence. The Disability Rights Florida logo appears at the bottom.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “His Story.” Headline reads, “The first step was having more control over his own life.” Text explains that with support from Disability Achievement Center, James completed the Social Security process and was approved to manage his own benefits, a major step toward greater independence and self-direction.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “His Story.” Headline reads, “Support helped turn instability into stability.” Text explains that James received help with benefits, housing, and basic needs. After months of coordination, he and his sibling moved into an apartment and began building a more stable life in the community.Olmstead Voices graphic titled “Why it matters.” Headline reads, “Olmstead is about the chance to live in the community.” Text explains that James is now working part-time and continuing to build independence, showing how the right supports can help people with disabilities live, work, and build a life in the community.