Seventeen years ago today, the Supreme Court decided in Olmstead v. L.C. (Olmstead) that under the Americans with Disabilities Act, people with disabilities cannot be unnecessarily segregated and must receive services in the most integrated setting possible.
June 20, 2016 | Annette Shea, Administration for Community Living Program Specialist
Home and community-based services (HCBS) provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities and older adults to receive services in their own home or community.
June 17, 2016 | Megan Kirshbaum, PhD, Founder and Executive Director, Through the Looking Glass
Through the Looking Glass (TLG) is a nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and services for parents with diverse disabilities and their families. Advancing the rights of parents with disabilities is included in the work of many programs within ACL, and TLG is one example.
As we mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) today, I find myself reflecting on our amazing accomplishments these past several years, particularly because this is the last WEAAD I will commemorate in my capacity as Assistant Secretary for Aging. My national “perch” allows me to see the peaks and valleys on our collective journey towards elder justice.
This month at ACL we’ve been celebrating Older Americans Month by sharing trailblazer stories (and selfies).
May 17, 2016 | Annette Shea, Administration for Community Living Program Specialist
Home and community-based services (HCBS) provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities and older adults to receive services in their own home or community.
Last week, the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) held its spring meeting on Capitol Hill, host
March 31, 2016 by Aaron Bishop, Commissioner, Administration on Disabilities
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (
Every March we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the many contributions people with developmental disabilities (DD) make t