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January 23, 2008

What is ADAPT?

ADAPT is a group fighting so that people with disabilities can live in the community.

ADAPT says: There’s no place like home. Real homes, not nursing homes. People should not be locked away in nursing homes. People should have real supports to live free.

ADAPT members are people who don’t want charity. They take direct action. They make plans and then confront problems head on.

1.	More About ADAPT
2.	Group Activity
3.	Resource


1.	More About ADAPT ADAPT used to stand for American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit. The group started in Colorado and worked on public transit for all. After passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, ADAPT changed its focus. Now ADAPT has taken on the nursing home industry. They believe that money behind this billion-dollar industry should be used to promote independent living. Today, ADAPT stands for American Disabled for Attendant Programs. ADAPT is a good example of working together to get things done. They are a good example of the power of assertive communication. They have also showed how after you have a victory (ADA now guarantees transit access for all), you can keep your group together and use its power. Just find a new issue to work on and keep going. [Return to top]


2.	Group Activity Find out if there is an ADAPT chapter in your area. Ask them to come to a meeting to tell you more. [Return to top]


3.	Resource Step by Step Use this kit to learn a simple, tested method for how to take action as a group. [Return to top]

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Today’s Trivia Question:

In 1940, approximately 100,000 American citizens lived in institutions. How many were estimated to live in institutions in 1962?

	a.	50,000	c.	200,000
	b.	100,000	d.	450,000

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Answer to January 16th Trivia Question:
Texas, with 4,943 people (New Jersey is #2 with 3,064 people; California is #3 with 3,025 people)

Question was: What state has the largest number of people still living in state institutions?

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