Alabama Unnecessarily Institutionalizes Children With Physical Disabilities, According To Federal Investigation

On January 15, 2025, the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) notified the State of Alabama that it is unnecessarily segregating children with physical disabilities in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), based on an investigation of complaints. The DOJ found that the state fails to provide children with physical disabilities, including those in foster care, with adequate home- and community-based services, such as private duty nursing and personal care services, to address their medical and non-medical needs. As a result, children with long-term care needs have been admitted to or are at . . .