Decatur, Georgia, USA. 20. März 2009. LOIS CURTIS singt ihr Lieblingslied „Get Closer“ während ihres Tages im Peer Center, einer Tageseinrichtung, in der sie mehrere Stunden, drei Tage die Woche verbringt. Die bahnbrechende Entscheidung des Obersten Gerichtshofs der USA, „Olmstead“, machte es geistig behinderten Menschen möglich, in ihren Gemeinden zu leben und nicht in staatlichen psychiatrischen Kliniken. Die 41-jährige Curtis ist Autodidaktin und verbrachte einen Großteil ihres Lebens in verschiedenen geistigen Institutionen. Nachdem sie zahlreiche Anträge auf ein Leben in ihrer Gemeinde abgelehnt hatte, leitete sie eine Klage gegen den Staat Georgien ein. Im Juli

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March 20, 2009, Decatur, Georgia, USA: LOIS CURTIS sings her favorite 'Get Closer' song during her day at the Peer Center, a day support facility where she spends several hours, three days a week. The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark 'Olmstead' decision made it possible for mentally disabled persons to live within their communities rather than state mental hospitals. 41-year-old Curtis is a self-taught artist, Curtis spent much of her life in various mental institutions. Following denial of numerous requests to live in her community, she initiated a lawsuit against the state of Georgia. In July, 1999 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that 'unnecessary institutionalization' amounted to segregation and violated individuals' civil rights. Her case established a national mandate to free tens of thousands of people with disabilities from institutionalization. Today, Ms. Curtis receives community-based support and enjoys life outside the confines of institutional living. Her artistic talent and passion for creativity have motivated her to make art and advocacy her life's work. Her artwork, typically done in pastels and acrylics, are heartfelt, bold expressions of how deeply she values personal relationships. They are mainly portraits, capturing intense emotions with simple lines and bold colors. 'I feel good about myself. Sometimes I put my mind on the earth and go to the future where my art pictures are on the wall. People would love to see my pretty art pictures because they will take them to heaven and hug them forever, ' says Ms. Curtis. Her supporters have arranged for dozens of art shows in the Atlanta area, and she is now an invited speaker to conferences nationwide. (Credit Image: © Robin Rayne/ZUMA Wire)

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