ACL

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The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is a U.S. federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that promotes the independence, well-being, and rights of older adults and people with disabilities.

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ACL canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf U.S. federal agency
government organization
abbreviation ACL self-linksurface differs
country United States of America
surface form: United States
focus caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities
older adults
people with disabilities
goal advance person-centered services and supports
avoid unnecessary institutionalization
enable people to live in their homes and communities
promote community integration
promote inclusion of older adults
promote inclusion of people with disabilities
headquartersLocation Washington, D.C.
jurisdiction United States government
surface form: Federal government of the United States
legalStatus agency of the U.S. federal government
mission to promote the independence, well-being, and rights of older adults and people with disabilities
oversees Administration for Community Living
surface form: Administration on Aging

Administration on Disabilities
Centers for Independent Living programs
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Protection and Advocacy systems for people with developmental disabilities
State Councils on Developmental Disabilities programs
parentAgency United States Department of Health and Human Services
partOf United States Department of Health and Human Services
policyArea aging
civil rights of people with disabilities
community living
disability services
elder rights
long-term services and supports
purpose protect the rights of older adults
protect the rights of people with disabilities
support community living for older adults
support community living for people with disabilities
responsibility funding aging and disability services in states and communities
implementing programs under the Older Americans Act
supporting adult protective services initiatives
supporting assistive technology programs
supporting family caregiver support programs
supporting independent living services
sector health and human services
standsFor Administration for Community Living
usesLanguage English
website https://acl.gov
worksWith community-based organizations
nonprofit organizations
state governments
territorial governments of the United States
tribal governments

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ACL abbreviation ACL self-linksurface differs
subject surface form: Administration for Community Living