U.S Department of Health and Social Services Administration for Community Living (ACL) Country Resources Older Persons General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans and service standards United States 2013 Policy document

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The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is charged with working with states, tribes, community providers, universities, nonprofit organizations, businesses and families to help older
adults and people with disabilities live in their homes and fully participate in their communities.

We will advocate to ensure their interests are reflected in the design of public policies and programs; work to protect their rights and prevent abuse and neglect; promote individual self-determination and control of their independence, well-being, and health; and enable their access to needed long term services and supports. These needs go well beyond health care and include the availability of appropriate housing, employment, education, meaningful relationships, and social participation.

The strategic direction set forth in this plan embodies both the present and the future. With this plan as a guide, the Administration for Community Living will continue to advance our mission on behalf of people with disabilities and older adults.

The ACL Strategic Plan 2013-2018 includes the following goals:
GOAL 1: ADVOCACY
GOAL 2: PROTECT RIGHTS AND PREVENT ABUSE
GOAL 3: INDIVIDUAL SELF-DETERMINATION & CONTROL
GOAL 4: LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
GOAL 5: EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE MANAGEMENT

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