The Justice Department has taken legal action against states for confining people with disabilities unnecessarily in places like psychiatric hospitals and nursing homes, a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Some states have addressed these issues, while others, like Georgia, have struggled. Despite progress, challenges remain, including the need to transition more people from psychiatric hospitals to community settings and provide better support for individuals with mental illness. Georgia has made investments in community services, but more work is needed to improve the state’s mental health and disability system.
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Georgia Said It Would Fix Care for the Disabled Years Ago. It’s Still Not Done.
