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New York Mental Illness Patients Granted Supportive Housing

Posted on Jul 19, 2010

June 24, 2010 - New York City, NY - A decision made by the federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's order to transfer thousands of NYC mental illness patients from group homes to individual homes and apartments.

The NY Times reports that the state must develop and execute a plan to create at least 1,500 units of supportive housing a year for the next 3 years to meet the demand created by this decision. The decision was made thanks to help from the Americans With Disabilities Act (AWDA) which Judge Nicholas Garaufis found the state to be in violation of.

The approximately 4,300 people with mental illness being held in privately run group homes were isolated from the outside world in warehouse-like conditions, a violation of the AWDA which seeks fair treatment of mental illness patients like those affected by the new housing requirements.

The plan gives nearly all current and future adult home residents the opportunity to move into supportive housing. Mental illness patients would continue to receive the same benefits and supportive care like case-management services and visits from medical professionals.

This move will allow mental illness patients to regain some of their independence and perhaps help in the rehabilitation and treatment of their illness. The homes will still be state funded, and will still provide the same degree of individual benefits to the residents.

Contacting a New York Disability Lawyer 

Fair treatment of people with mental illness has been a long fought battle, especially when applying for Social Security disability benefits. If you are unsure about your situation, or would like help in filing a Social Security disability claim, the New York disability lawyers at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola are there to assist you.

Before you hire a New York disability lawyer, order this free consumer's guide: 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Filing a Social Security Disability Claim, to give you an idea of the Social Security disability claims process. Contact a New York disability lawyer at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola for more information about your case - 1-800-976-4904.

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Decker Decker Dito & Internicola, LLP the New York Social Security Disability Law Firm.  If you have suffered an injury or illness and unable to work, contact Social Security Disability Lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. at 800. 976. 4904.  Mr. Dito is an experienced trial and disability lawyer who represents disabled and injured individuals and their families in getting the benefits that they deserve. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance", the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has a question about disability benefits contact disability lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he can assist you in obtaining the benefits you deserve.

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