Thirty years ago today, President George H.W. Bush signed into law a historic piece of civil rights legislation: the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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  Visit ACL.gov/ADA and join us at noon ET on Thursday, July 30, for a virtual celebration

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act This year marks the 30th anniversary of a major milestone in our nation's history—the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since it became law on July 26,1990, this landmark legislation has helped increase inclusion and opportunities for people with disabilities in almost every aspect of American life. 

The Profile of Older Americans is an annual summary of the available statistics related to the older population in the United States. Principal sources of data are the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Health Statistics, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Profile illustrates the shifting demographics of Americans age 65 and older. It includes key topic areas such as income, living arrangements, education, health, and caregiving. This year's report includes special sections on obesity as well as aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities.

 

The National Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging (NRCNA) has launched a Technical Assistance and Training Needs Assessment Survey to give aging and nutrition professionals the opportunity to share how the NRCNA can better serve your future training and learning needs.