To The Brave And Strong.

Thinking of Lois Curtis today. Remember her resilience and determination. She is deserving of every persons respect. If you don't know who she is, take some time to discover.

Without her, there would be no Olmstead Act protecting the right to freedom. The links below tell her story from many different points of view, including the familial. There is however, much that still needs to change on the trail that Lois blazed.

Her strength and courage will always inspire me.
She was a Superhero for Invisible Disability Rights and forever, will be.

Thank you Lois.
OutOfExile_IDR ❤️ #gratitude #respect #JeMeSouviens

Excerpt from faams. org article linked below:
"Lois never gave up or stopped being positive. She lived a meaningful life in the community after she won her lawsuit. In her own words, this is what living in the community meant to Lois, "

“Well, I make grits, eggs, and sausage in the morning and sweep the floor. I go out to eat sometimes. I take art classes. I draw pretty pictures and make money. I go out of town and sell me artwork. I go to church and pray to the Lord. I raise my voice high! In the summer I go to the pool and put my feet in the water. Maybe I’ll learn to swim someday. I been fishing. I seen a pig and a horse on a farm. I buy clothes and shoes. I have birthday parties. They a lot of fun. I’m not afraid of big dogs no more. I feel good about myself. My life a better life.”

#LoisCurtis #Trailblazer #InvisibleDisabilityRights #Hero #OlmsteadDecision #OlmsteadAct
#disability #DD #MentalHealth #freedom #home #family #community #courageous #resilient #Remember #DisabilityRightsLegend

Image from:
https://anthesis.us/honoring-african-americans-with-disabilities-in-reflection-to-black-history-month/

https://www.olmsteadrights.org/iamolmstead/history/

https://publications.ici.umn.edu/impact/28-1/lois-curtis-on-life-after-olmstead

https://www.faams.org/the-meaning-of-lois-curtiss-life-and-the-olmstead-ruling/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_Curtis

To The Brave And Strong.

Thinking of Lois Curtis today. Remember her resilience and determination. She is deserving of every persons respect. If you don't know who she is, take some time to discover.

Without her, there would be no Olmstead Act protecting the right to freedom. The links below tell her story from many different points of view, including what she did, means to families. There is however, much that still needs to change on the trail that Lois blazed.

Her strength and courage will always inspire me.
She was a Superhero for Invisible Disability Rights and forever, will be.

Thank you Lois.
OutOfExile_IDR ❤️ #gratitude #respect #JeMeSouviens

#LoisCurtis #Trailblazer #InvisibleDisabilityRights #Hero #OlmsteadDecision #OlmsteadAct
#disability #MentalHealth #freedom #home #family #community
#courageous #resilient #BlackHero #SuperWoman #Remember #DisabilityRightsLegend

Image from:
https://anthesis.us/honoring-african-americans-with-disabilities-in-reflection-to-black-history-month/

https://www.olmsteadrights.org/iamolmstead/history/

https://publications.ici.umn.edu/impact/28-1/lois-curtis-on-life-after-olmstead

https://www.faams.org/the-meaning-of-lois-curtiss-life-and-the-olmstead-ruling/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_Curtis