AIDD Employment First Initiatives November 27, 2012 For many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), securing and maintaining employment is a key part of achieving independence and living a productive life in the community. …
Disability Community Remembers Pioneering Advocate Lois Curtis Fri, 11/04/2022 - 12:00 Photo by Robin Rayne/Zuma The Administration for Community Living, Office for Civil Rights, Office of General Counsel, and HHS leadership and staff join the disability …
Hear from ACL at n4a National Conference Wed, 07/19/2017 - 12:00 Staff from the Administration for Community Living will be attending the national n4a conference on July 29 - August 2 to make several presentations. Visit the conference website for more …
ACL Celebrates Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Wed, 09/11/2024 - 12:00 This week, ACL and the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center are celebrating Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, which honors the vital workers who …
Voluntary Consensus Guidelines for State APS Systems Download the 2020 Updated National Voluntary Consensus Guidelines for State APS Systems: 2020 Voluntary Consensus Guidelines (PDF) Appendix 1: glossary of terms used in the Guidelines (PDF) Appendix 2: …
Employment: the Cornerstone of Full Community Participation Fri, 10/10/2014 - 12:00 By Sharon Lewis, Principal Deputy, Administration for Community Living (ACL) Among working-age adults, most of us would likely agree that employment is a critically …
About To tackle the challenge of combatting social isolation, the Administration for Community Living pulled together partners from across federal government, the aging and disability networks, philanthropy, and industry. Together, they created Commit …
Living Well Activities Update During the last two decades, the number of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) living in community settings and receiving home and community-based services (HCBS) increased dramatically. While …
Independent Living Programs FAQs Please find below a series of frequently asked questions about the Independent Living Programs and answers from ACL. Section 722 States Becoming Section 723 States (April 2024) Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, …
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 …
