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WEBSep 30, 2020 · ACL was created around the fundamental principle that all people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and participate fully in their communities. Learn more about community living.
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WEBYesterday, ACL and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a joint letter to ACL grantees on the historic May 2024 final rule implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
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WEB4 days ago · AFPs emphasize consumer choice and control to build programs that provide financing for the full array of AT devices and services to ensure all people with disabilities — regardless of type of disability or health condition, age, level of income, and residence setting — have access to the program.
In the News | ACL Administration for Community Living
WEBSep 24, 2020 · In the News is a collection of news stories about aging and disability issues, as well as news stories about ACL and ACL programs. All of these links ultimately take you to external news websites.
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WEBJan 11, 2019 · On May 7, ACL published a final rule to establish the first-ever federal regulations for adult protective services (APS). The new regulations promote high-quality APS and will improve consistency in services across states.
FEMA Seeking Comments on a Proposed Rule to Update Public …
WEBAug 19, 2024 · The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking comments on a proposed rule to update FEMA’s Public Assistance regulations. The Public Assistance program provides financial assistance to state, local, tribal and territorial governments, and some private nonprofit organizations, so communities can …
COVID-19 Updates From ACL - ACL Administration for Community …
WEBJan 12, 2021 · Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resource page: The latest on vaccines: As millions of Americans begin to receive one of the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines, we've created a new "Vaccination Information" section on our COVID-19 page with up-to-date resources, including:
ACL Awards Over $1.8M in Grants To Improve Protection for …
WEBSep 13, 2024 · ACL has awarded Elder Justice Innovation Grants (EJIGs) to the highest courts in five states and territories to enhance protections for the rights of older adults and adults with disabilities who are under, or at risk of, guardianship or conservatorship.
Preventing Falls, Improving Health: A Falls Prevention Awareness …
WEBSep 24, 2024 · This week is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, an observance created by ACL’s National Falls Prevention Resource Center to raise awareness of falls and inspire action to prevent them. The importance of preventing falls among older adults and people with disabilities cannot be overstated.
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WEBMar 20, 2017 · ACL was created around the fundamental principle that all people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and participate fully in their communities. Learn more about community living. Receive important announcements, events, and resources via email.
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