Disability Rights Washington Files ADA Lawsuit Over State’s Failure to Place Individuals With I/DD In Community Living Arrangements

On August 2, 2016, Disability Rights Washington sued the state on behalf of residents of state-run residential habilitation centers (RHCs) because the state has failed to develop sufficient community resources to place the residents in community living arrangements. The plaintiffs say the state’s failure violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Further, the plaintiffs allege that the state discriminates against them and the class by denying them access to services based upon the severity of their disabilities. No hearing date has been set.

The complaint, C.F., et al., v. Lashway, et al., was filed because the three . . .