“Through the years, pressure from self-advocates and advocates, critical court decisions such as Olmstead and others, plus the actions of the U.S. Department of Justice intervening in local communities have led to a greater understanding of the full potential of the ADA. That knowledge has helped transform the face of supports and services for people with IDD.”

-Gary Blumenthal, President & CEO, Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP)

The Americans with Disability Act will soon celebrate its 27^th Anniversary. While this 1990 civil rights legislation improved the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities, the staff at Fidelity House Human Services stays focused on civil rights. We respect the rights of each person to live as independently as possible, to have equal access to resources, to be included in his or her community, and to expect professionalism and confidentiality from each member of our staff.