ADA History - In Their Own Words: Part Three The ADA Becomes Law Action in the House of Representatives While only one Senate committee had jurisdiction, in the House of Representatives, four separate committees, with seven subcommittees, had jurisdiction …
ADA History - In Their Own Words: Part One Origins of the ADA The signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was a watershed event in modern U.S. history. This series of webpages explores some of the key events that led to its creation and …
ADA History - In Their Own Words: Part Two Crafting the Law When the 101st Congress convened in 1989, the disability rights community approached Senator Ted Kennedy and Carolyn Osolinik, his chief counsel, to introduce a new version of the proposed ADA, …
Comments Needed Open for Public Comment Centers for Independent Living Program Performance Report (CILPPR) (formerly known as the 704 Part II report) The CIL PPR is submitted annually by all CILs receiving IL Part C funds. The CIL PPR is used by ACL to …
Accessible recreation Whether you love swimming, skiing, hiking, fishing, or just playing at the park, recreational activities are a part of healthy living. This is why it is so vital for parks and recreational facilities to incorporate universal design …
Accessible scales Stepping on a scale to be weighed is a regular part of many doctor or hospital visits. However, most scales are designed for use while standing and cannot be used by many wheelchair users and others with limited mobility. As a result, …
The National Summit on Health Care and Social Service Integration About the Summit On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, ACL's National Summit on Health Care and Social Service Integration brought together executive leaders from the U.S. Department of Health and …
Paying for Services Understanding payment options for community living services can be challenging. The many insurance types, plans, and programs can be confusing and get in the way of successful planning. For example, a 2015 Survey of Americans over age …
ACL Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Annual Report for FY 2004 Submit a FOIA Request FOIA Fees FOIA Appeals Electronic Reading Room Annual Reports Privacy Act Reference Materials Other Useful Resources Contact I. Agency - Administration for Community …
ACL Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Annual Report for FY 2003 Submit a FOIA Request FOIA Fees FOIA Appeals Electronic Reading Room Annual Reports Privacy Act Reference Materials Other Useful Resources Contact I. Agency - Administration for Community …
