Administration for Community Living
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The Administration for Community Living is a U.S. federal agency that promotes the independence, well-being, and community participation of older adults and people with disabilities through programs, services, and advocacy.
Aliases (2)
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
U.S. federal agency
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government organization → |
| abbreviation |
ACL
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| collaboratesWith |
aging networks
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disability advocacy organizations → local governments → nonprofit organizations → state governments → |
| country |
United States
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| focus |
older adults
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people with disabilities → |
| fundingSource |
U.S. federal budget
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| goal |
to enhance access to home and community-based services
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to prevent institutionalization when possible → to support aging in place → |
| headquartersLocation |
Washington, D.C.
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| jurisdiction |
Federal government of the United States
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| language |
English
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| mission |
to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults and people with disabilities
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to promote community living and participation for all people → |
| oversees |
Administration on Aging
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Administration on Disabilities → Centers for Independent Living programs → National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research → State Councils on Developmental Disabilities programs → |
| parentOrganization |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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| policyArea |
aging policy
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community living → disability rights → independent living → long-term care policy → |
| programArea |
aging services
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caregiver support → disability services → long-term services and supports → |
| provides |
advocacy for older adults and people with disabilities
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grants to states and community organizations → technical assistance → |
| regulatoryRole |
implements federal programs for older adults and people with disabilities
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| sector |
health and human services
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| typeOfService |
information and referral services
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research and development funding → supportive services → |
| value |
community integration
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inclusion → person-centered services → self-determination → |
| website |
https://acl.gov
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Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Maryland Department of Aging
("federal Administration for Community Living")
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collaboratesWith |
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
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hasPart |
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Administration for Community Living
("Administration on Aging")
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oversees |
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United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
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overseesAgency |