Phoenix, Arizona

Arizona: 
How Far To Olmstead Compliance?

"Arizona History
 Last plan published in 2003
 Many changes in Arizona
 Recession
 Housing bubble
 Leadership
Lack of accountability in previous plan"
          The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest mounted a long running Class Action Lawsuit against the State of Arizona known as Arnold v. Sarn or the Sarn case.

​             That case began in 1981.  A final resolution was reached in 2014.

              " The services included in the settlement are proven, cost-effective measures that lead to recovery and the ability of people with serious mental illness to live successful and fulfilling lives in the community. The central components of the services include:

"Assertive Community Treatment - a multi-disciplinary team of professionals that are available around the clock and provide a wide range of flexible services, including case management, medication management, psychiatric services, assistance with employment and housing, substance abuse services, crisis services and other services and supports to allow individuals to live independently in the community. ACT teams are mobile, providing services in individuals’ homes and in other community settings. 

"Supported Housing - integrated, scattered-site, permanent housing, coupled with on-going mental health and tenancy support services provided by ACT, case management, and/or a housing specialist.

 "Supported Employment – helps individuals with disabilities find and maintain competitive employment at integrated job sites in the community, reducing the risk of institutionalization, and enabling individuals to support themselves and their families. 

"Peer and Family Support Services  services provided by individuals and families who have experienced serious mental illness are uniquely effective.

https://aclpi.org/case/arnold-v-sarn#main-content-area
Does Arizona have:
  • Specific Measurable Goals for Housing and Services for People with Disabilities who are Institutionalized or at Great Risk of Institutionalization such as is inherent in Homelessness?
  • Plans to bring Housing and Services to Scale to Meet the Need?
  • Are the planning and processes inclusive of people with disabilities and the people they will effect?
VIA OlmsteadRights.org
ARIZONA DISABILITY RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
https://www.olmsteadrights.org/self-helptools/advocacy-resources/item.6519-Arizona_Disability_Resources_and_Advocacy_Organizations​