Lois Curtis, lead plaintiff in the Olmstead Supreme Court case (left) describes how her life has improved as a result of being able to live a more independent life. Her assistant is Jessica Long.

State Senator Paul R. Doyle, co-chair of the Human Services Committee

Phyllis Zlotnick, a long-time advocate for persons with disabilities, thanks the audience after being recognized for her work.

Claude Holcomb, one of Connecticut's most well-known advocates for persons with disabilities received an award for his work and commented about the importance of Olmstead. Mr. Holcomb organized a 30-person march to the Capitol as part of the Olmstead anniversary observance. With him is Jim McGaughey, executive director of the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities.

Stan Kosloski, Project Director of the Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative, organizer of the Olmstead event.

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal

Commission on Aging Executive director Julia Evans Starr addresses the audience, stressing the need to continue expanding the availability of home- and community-based housing to older adults and persons with disabilities.