The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memo on June 19, 2026 reinterpreting decades of precedent toward reducing institutionalization. Despite many federal courts’ understanding of Olmstead v L.C., the DOJ is questioning whether states must serve people with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. A post from the American Association of People with Disabilities further explains the memo and its potential impacts. This shift could have significant implications for the ability of people with disabilities to choose where and how they live.
The National Disability Finance Coalition (NDFC) stands with people with disabilities and their families in their belief that community living is the most effective, ethical, and financially responsible path toward providing services and housing for many people with disabilities. NDFC continues our work to identify, document and expand affordable and accessible housing and service models for people with disabilities that ensures affordable, accessible, inclusive housing for all populations.