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 this led to better outcomes, including people with I/DD making more of their own choices and being a part of the community, there are great variations in the accessibility of quality HCBS across the country.

June 3-9, 2024 Every June, ACL and its Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center lead the nation's observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Established in 2022, this week focuses on raising awareness of the actions everyone can take to prevent Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse. Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors, and abuse. Issues related to these problems affect people across the country every day, often costing them time, money, and peace of mind.

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Our short animated video explains why community living is so important and how the entire community benefits when older adults and people with disabilities are able to fully participate.  Strengthening Communities: Why Community Living Matters   View ACL's YouTube channel for more videos.

The morning of June 5, 2018, the Elder Justice Coordinating Council hosted its spring meeting. Held at at the Securities and Exchange Commission building in Washington D.C., the meeting provided a day of updates and discussion on the future of elder justice. Established in 2010 by the Elder Justice Act, the EJCC coordinates activities related to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation across the federal government.