Artist Lois Curtis & ADA Olmstead Ruling

1982 - Since childhood, Lois Curtis forced to live in institutions because she has a disability

1995 - Lois Curtis ascended the numerous steps of the U.S Supreme Court building to present her case: the choice to live in the Georgia community instead of a Georgia institutions
She is accompanied by advocacy Attorney Sue Jamieson, as disability rights supporters cheer her to hopeful victory.

1999,June 22 - The Olmstead Decision: SCOTUS rules in favor of Lois Curtis, People With Disabilities and upholds the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Six of the nine Justices decided the 'Integration Mandate' overrules unjustified, force institutionalization.

2007, Summer - Lois Curtis art is a solo presentation 'Looking Over Her Shoulder' at VSA Arts of Georgia.

2011, June 20 - U.S. President Barack Obama celebrates the 'Champions of Olmstead'(Act) at the White House. As an original Plaintiff, Lois CURTIS presents POTUS Obama with an original piece 'Girl in Orange Dress', a self-portrait.

For more info., visit th following entities and websites:
~WhiteHouse.gov/Disability
~loiscurtisart.org
~vsaartsga.com
~SCOTUS.gov
~aapd.org

'EnjoyHi5Autism' believes "Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable." Lois Curtis is enjoying life as an artist living independently in her community with the guidance of a microboard. 12 year ago, Ms. Curtis advocated for the Americans with Disabilities Act. Today, she embraces and epitomizes the principles of intellectual and developmental disabilities concepts of Intergration, Inclusion, Self-Determination and Productivity and Independence.