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Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.Get instructions for navigating this site Get help with up-to-date COVID-19 vaccines ACL’s Eldercare Locator and DIAL can connect you to tests and vaccines Announcements For the Network A - Z Browse Search Program and Policy Areas Column 1 - Programs *** COVID-19 *** ACL A to Z: Programs, Networks, & Focus Areas Overview Aging and Disability Networks Aging and Disability Resource Centers Americans with Disabilities Act National Network Area Agencies on Aging Assistive Technology Network Centers for Independent Living Protection and Advocacy Systems Senior Centers and Supportive Services for Older Adults State Councils on Developmental Disabilities State Units on Aging University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Connecting People to Services Aging and Disability Resource Centers Program/No Wrong Door System Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act State Health Insurance Assistance Program Consumer Choice and Control Person-Centered Planning Supported Decision Making Transportation Research and Demonstration Program Veteran Directed Care Program Data Projects Empowering Advocacy President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) Employment For American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians Health & Wellness Behavioral Health Brain Health Chronic Disease Self-Management Falls Prevention Health Promotion I Can Do It! 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By funding services and supports provided primarily by networks of community-based organizations, and with investments in research, education, and innovation, ACL helps make this principle a reality for millions of Americans. Administration for Community Living: Strengthening Communities Video Need Help? Find help for yourself or another older adult or disabled person What do you need help with? I need help with Toggle Dropdown Getting Started Connecting to Specific Programs or Services Finding Online Tools and Resources Finding Advocates and Service Providers For Partners, Professionals, and Researchers Find program and grants info, technical assistance, and more START HERE About Community Living All people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and participate fully in their communities and have the right to make choices and control the decisions in and about their lives. Learn more about community living Federal Regulations for APS On May 7, ACL published a final rule to establish the first-ever federal regulations for adult protective services (APS). The new regulations promote high-quality APS and will improve consistency in services across states. Learn more about the APS final rule Important Info for Medicaid Beneficiaries Action needed to protect coverage as COVID-19 eligibility provisions end. Learn more and find renewal resources... Older Americans Month is Here Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month. The 2024 theme, Powered by Connection, highlights the importance of meaningful relationships and social connections on health and well-being. Download resources to start your celebration Last modified on 01/11/2019What 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 independently and participate fully in their communities. 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