State Advancement Lab States participating in the DCW State Advancement Lab (SAL) receive up to 250 hours of individualized technical assistance from subject matter experts, a designated technical assistance coach, and facilitated collaboration across …
… of Direct Support Professionals — Study that explores duties and activities that distinguish the direct … Information Systems Project (RISP) — Longitudinal study explores long-term services and supports received by people … 2023) Personal Care Assistance in Rural America — StoryMap explores where people who need help with daily activities …
Reports to Congress and the President The following reports to Congress and the President are produced in accordance with the laws that authorize ACL programs. Administration on Aging 2018 Older Americans Act Report to Congress 2017 Older Americans Act …
… Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Program — Study explores the value and impact of a Veterans Affairs …
… Community-Based Service (HCBS) Workforce — Interactive map explores how states proposed using one-time funds to bolster …
Professional Training & Education More Resource Topics Recruitment & Retention Data and Research Financing State Strategies and Initiatives Self-Direction Family Caregiving Direct care professionals who receive high-quality training report higher levels …
Why the Developmental Disabilities Act Matters History In 1963, individuals with developmental disabilities faced exclusion from many spheres of public and private life, including most schools and community spaces. Many people spent most of their lives in …
History of the DD Act The purpose of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act) , [1] as described in the current law, is to “assure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in …
… Community-Based Service (HCBS) Workforce — Interactive map explores how states proposed using one-time funds to bolster …
Administration on Aging About the Administration on Aging (AoA) Kari Benson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging Alice Kelsey, Deputy Director The Administration on Aging (AOA) is the principal agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services …
