Dozens Of Self-Advocates Arrested At White House

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More than 50 disability rights activists were arrested Monday while protesting outside the White House.

Those detained were among about 200 advocates from across the country who are in Washington this week with the disability rights group ADAPT.

The demonstrators were at the White House calling on President Barack Obama to address the “critical civil rights of persons with disabilities” ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act this summer.

Specifically, ADAPT wants the president to issue an executive order implementing steps to end institutionalization of people with disabilities.

What’s more, the activists would like the administration to support legislation enhancing community-based living options.


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I am asking that the president issue an executive order implementing steps to end institutionalizing of people with disabilities. This is a cruel and inhumane practice which strips away all of a human beings rights of and is in actuality imprisonment. I am the mother of a son whom is no longer living and know full well the implications of this practice. We no longer are living in the Dark Ages and must morally design humane safeguards and practices for the most vulnerable of our citizens accordingly. This is a Human Right Issue which needs to be not merely addressed but acted upon now ! Respectfully, Michelle St. Amant
— Michelle St. Amant