Americans with Disabilities Act National Network Purpose The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network provides information, guidance, and training on how to implement the ADA in order to support its mission to "assure equality of …
Elder Abuse Prevention The best way to intervene in the problem of elder abuse is to prevent it from happening. To this end, ACL commits resources to several important projects designed to meet the goals of coordinating federal elder justice efforts, …
Spring 2017 EJCC Meeting The Spring 2017 Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) meeting built on momentum metaphors that were developed by the Frameworks Organization. Frameworks developed two metaphors that are design to reframe the individuals …
NIDILRR External Evaluation NIDILRR is always looking for new ways to determine the merit, worth, or value of its program funding mechanisms, its grants, and the research, development, training, and knowledge translation projects conducted under the …
Employment Resources for People with Disabilities and Their Families Employment is a critical part of community inclusion for people with disabilities. Securing and maintaining employment helps many people to achieve independence and financial security in …
Protecting Rights and Preventing Abuse All people have the right to live their lives with dignity and respect, free from abuse of any kind. Unfortunately, far too many older adults and people with disabilities are abused, neglected or exploited. ACL is …
Behavioral Health Behavioral health is the promotion of mental health and well-being, the treatment of mental and substance use disorders, and the support of those who experience and/or are in recovery from these conditions. Anyone, regardless of age or …
Switzer Research Fellowship Program Page Contents Purpose How To Apply General Highlights Results-Oriented Highlights Program Contact Purpose The purpose of the Switzer Research Fellowships Program is to build research capacity by providing support to …
The National Falls Prevention Resource Center and Resources Available The National Falls Prevention Resource Center is funded by ACL and is currently housed at the National Council on Aging (NCOA) Center for Healthy Aging. The Resource Center increases …
Elder Justice Coordinating Council Meeting – April 27, 2016 Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 9:00 am–12:00 pm ET Dirksen Senate Office Building: Room 106 This meeting has ended. Full video from the meeting will be posted on this page as soon as it is available. …
