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In the spring of 1999 ADAPT returned to DC, this time to show opposition to the Olmstead side of the case, and support for the Lois Clark and Elaine Wilson (LC and EW) side which was calling for freedom for people institutionalized because of their disabilities. With over 600 people joining us, we were able to hit four offices on Monday: the US Conference of Mayors, the National Governors' Association, the National Council of State Legislators and the Council of State Governments. Though Monday was gruelling, Tuesday we went to HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and on Wednesday we held a rally in Upper Senate Park to support Lois and Elaine and freedom; it is purported to be the largest disability rally ever. After the rally we marched to the steps of the Supreme Court to call for Liberty and Justice for our people.