The Nebraska Olmstead Plan will be a guide to support community living across the state. The plan establishes strategies to support people to live and receive services in their communities, specifically:
- People with intellectual or developmental disabilities;
- People with psychiatric disabilities;
- People with physical disabilities; and
- People who are at serious risk of going into an institution or hospital.
The plan looks at current services to make sure they are in the most integrated locations and increase opportunities for community integration. The plan provides strategies to increase and improve:
- Self-directed, long-term and attendant care;
- Affordable and safe housing;
- Transportation;
- Employment and training;
- Education;
- Health and mental health services;
- Accessible and universally-designed technology; and
- Support services for families.
DHHS is working with Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) on the Olmstead Plan. The Olmstead Plan is not limited to DHHS. For a state Olmstead Plan to be successful, cities, towns, counties, school districts, lawmakers, state agencies, and others are necessary.
The Nebraska State Legislature required DHHS create a stakeholder group to assist with review and development of the plan. This group gave feedback about the plan and planning process. Information from this group is posted on this webpage.
The Olmstead plan was sent to the Legislature and Governor in December 2019. The plan will continue to improve as a living document to support the State's communities, families, and individuals.
A progress report will be given to the Legislature and Governor by December 15, 2021.