Trenton, New Jersey

New Jersey: 
How Far To Olmstead Compliance?


New Jersey Olmstead activities in Developmental Disability Services
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/programs/olmstead/

New Jersey Olmstead activities in Mental Health Services (Home to Recovery 2 to the right)
http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/initiatives/olmstead/

New Jersey does utilize "Forensic Supportive Housing"



Carey et. al. v. Christie-1:12-cv-02522-RMB-AMD-(D.N.J. 2012).
On March 14, 2013, the United States filed a Notice of Interest in Carey v. Christie, a case brought by plaintiffs living in a state-operated institution for people with developmental disabilities, who claimed that the Americans with Disabilities Act should prevent the State from shutting this institution over their objections. Read more

Sciarrillo ex rel. St. Amand v. Christie – 2:13-cv-03478-SRC-CLW – (D.N.J. 2013)
On September 13, 2013, the United States filed a Statement of Interest in Sciarrillo v. Christie, a case in which private plaintiffs oppose the state's deinstitutionalization plan for its facilities housing people with developmental disabilities. . Read more

Disability Rights New Jersey, Inc. v. Velez – 05-CV-4723 – (D.N.J. 2005)
Hundreds of persons with developmental disabilities residing in several large State-owned-and–operated institutions in New Jersey brought this suit, alleging that the State fails to provide them with services and supports in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. Read more