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  1. Preserving the Right to Self-determination: Supported Decision-Making

    … the person can lose ALL of his or her rights to independence, autonomy, and decision-making. This approach … the Administration for Community Living is to maximize the independence and well-being of older adults and people with … recognition that the right to self-determination and independence are fundamental for everyone. And ultimately, …

  2. Two New Grants to Advance Business Acumen of State and Community-Based Organizations

    Two New Grants to Advance Business Acumen of State and Community-Based Organizations Fri, 10/07/2016 - 12:00 Grants totaling $3.75 million over three years were awarded to the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) and …

  3. ACL Awards Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Grants

    ACL Awards Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) Grants Wed, 10/19/2022 - 12:00 ACL's  National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research  (NIDILRR) is announcing four additional SCIMS Centers in FY 2022 to join the …

  4. ACL Awards Four Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program Grants

    ACL Awards Four Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program Grants Tue, 10/11/2022 - 12:00 ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research  (NIDILRR) is announcing four 2022 Advanced Rehabilitation …

  5. Joint Report: Ensuring Beneficiary Health and Safety in Group Homes Through State Implementation of Comprehensive Compliance Oversight

    … so that people with disabilities can enjoy lives of optimal independence and integration, and we are looking forward to … so that people with disabilities can enjoy lives of optimal independence and integration, and we are looking forward to …

  6. For Reporters

    For Reporters Are you a reporter on deadline? Please contact HHS Public Affairs using this form . What We Do and Why We Do It ACL was created around the fundamental principle that all people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live where …

  7. Three Questions about Inclusive Emergency Preparedness for People With Disabilities

    … in the programs and services needed to allow for their independence in the event of an emergency. Planning without … in the programs and services needed to allow for their independence in the event of an emergency. Planning without …

  8. The Freedom to Make Your Own Choices

    … a guardian for someone, that person loses their legal independence and the right to have the final say in … alternatives to guardianship that can preserve a person’s independence and allow them to participate more fully in … and developmental disabilities can maintain their independence and live dignified, productive lives. *not his …

  9. Greenlee Presentation to Members of the United Nations

    Greenlee Presentation to Members of the United Nations Fri, 10/10/2014 - 12:00 Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee spoke about opportunities to improve the well-being of older persons to the United Nations  Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing …

  10. Bernard Baker

    Bernard Baker Bernard Baker is president of Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), a national disability rights organization. Bernard remembers what his life was like before the ADA. Since the law was passed, he has gained more freedom — freedom to …

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