… or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the independence and function of people with disabilities and …
Integrated, Competitive Employment: Good for Employees, Good for Business Thu, 10/27/2016 - 12:00 This post also appears on the HHS Blog . During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) , we celebrate the contributions of workers with …
Four Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program Funding Opportunities Fri, 11/22/2019 - 12:00 Four new funding opportunities from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL have been …
ACL’s COVID-19 Resources: What’s New Mon, 04/20/2020 - 12:00 Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resource page : Guidance for Grantees: Guidance on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security (CARES) Act for centers for independent living, …
… financial security of older individuals and enhances their independence by empowering them to make wise decisions with …
… and provides clarity for critical programs that promote the independence, inclusion, and civil rights of Americans with … and Human Services (HHS). ACL’s mission is to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people … and community-based long-term services (HCBS), maximize independence and self-direction, provide support …
Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment Compared to people without disabilities, people with disabilities are less likely to receive cancer screenings and preventive care, have higher rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease, and have a …
About the DCW Strategies Center The Direct Care Workforce Crisis The direct care workforce includes people with various job titles and roles, including personal care attendants, home health aides, direct support professionals, job coaches, and more. Their …
Accessibility Basics According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, “3.6 million Americans with travel-limiting disabilities do not leave their homes because they are disabled or housebound.” While public transit vehicles must be accessible, many …
A Person-Centered Approach to Advanced Illness Thu, 11/03/2016 - 12:00 At ACL, we believe that every person has the right to make choices and to control their own decisions. This right is independent of age or disability. This right also is not diminished …
