Throughout #OlderAmericansMonth, we've been inspired by individuals and communities sharing stories about the power of connection. Though May ends today, we encourage you to continue promoting the benefits of meaningful relationships and sharing opportunities to engage.
Administration for Community Living
Government Administration
Advancing independence, integration, and inclusion throughout life
About us
ACL was created around the fundamental principle that all people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and fully participate in their communities. By advocating across the federal government for older adults, people with disabilities, and families and caregivers; funding services and supports provided by primarily by networks of community-based organizations; and investing in training, education, research and innovation, ACL help make this principle a reality for millions of Americans. ________ The federal government has a variety of Special Hiring Authorities to make it easier for veterans to access federal employment. For detailed information on Special Hiring Authorities, please visit fedshirevets.gov https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/special-hiring-authorities/ - Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) - Disabled Veterans Enrolled in a VA Training Program - Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - 30% or More Disabled Veteran Examples of other Special Hiring Authorities: The following Special Hiring Authorities are other Authorities available to be used by veterans but are not complete. - Schedule A Appointing Authority for People with Certain Disabilities https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/ - Pathways
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https://acl.gov
External link for Administration for Community Living
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2012
Employees at Administration for Community Living
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Christine Phillips
Communications leader with proven track record in corporate, defense and non-profit industries.
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Maggie Flowers
Public Servant | Economic Security & Aging Nerd
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Kelly Mack
Communications professional specializing in health and disability
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Ed Ahern
Aging and Disability Program Coordinator - Office of Independent Living Programs
Updates
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ICYMI, check out Deputy Asst. Secretary for Aging Kari Benson's blog post on the importance of social relationships, community engagement, and connection to services as we wrap up #OlderAmericansMonth.
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ACL is pleased to announce that the End of
Translation U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has delivered the first report to Congress by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities. This strategic framework paves the way for a national plan on aging. Learn more at https://acl.gov/ICC-Aging.Prioritizing independence, inclusion, well-being, and health throughout life
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#JobAlert: Policy Advisor within the Office of Policy Analysis and Development. Closes 6/8. Visit acl.gov/join-ACL to learn more and apply.
Working at ACL
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We're closing out Mental Health Awareness Month with a blog post about improving supports and outcomes for people with mental health conditions and other disabilities through initiatives like The Link Center, funded by ACL. #MHAM2024
Improving Support for People With Mental Health Conditions and Other Disabilities
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Just released: the 2023 Profile of Older Americans summarizes available statistics in key areas such as population growth, living arrangements, income, employment, and health: acl.gov/OAprofile. Chart image files and data tables are also available.
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Administration for Community Living reposted this
June 2024 marks the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Olmstead decision. Celebrate the Olmstead Anniversary milestone with the Disability Employment TA Center on June 11 with our webinar, Ensuring Equal Access to Benefits Counseling to Maximize Community Inclusion. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gCJbH5Zb
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Ensuring Equal Access to Benefits Counseling to Maximize Community Inclusion. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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In this #OlderAmericansMonth blog post, Kari Benson, ACL's Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, focuses on social relationships, community engagement, and connection to services as vital components of our well-being.
Celebrating the Power of Connection This Older Americans Month
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Check out ACL's latest Policy Round-Up with updated guidance on voting rights of people with disabilities, a final DOL rule extending overtime pay, new HCBS quality improvement resources from CMS, input needed on emergency alerts, and more.
Policy Round-Up: Voting Rights, Overtime Rule, HCBS Quality Resources, and More
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The national #SeniorNutritionProgram has served healthy meals to older adults for over 50 years. Local providers keep older adults connected to each other and their communities. #OlderAmericansMonth #PoweredByConnection
Senior Nutrition Program: Meaningful Connections
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