With Idaho’s history, everyone should pay attention to evolving language of institutionalization

By: Tara Rowe

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 1,474

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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People with disabilities are hearing the words ‘institutionalization’ and ‘Olmstead’ daily. This shift in the way policymakers openly discuss the segregation of people with disabilities naturally follows nationwide budget cuts to home and community-based services.

If people with disabilities cannot get the services and supports they need to live independently in their homes and communities, where are they to go?

As an Idaho historian and a person with a disability, it …

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