Did you know that the Administration for Community Living (ACL) helps millions of Americans with disabilities and older adults live with dignity—at home and in their communities?
Across the country, ACL:
Helps 682,000 people with disabilities live at home and avoid institutional care each yearImproves working conditions to be safer and more equitable for people with disabilitiesMakes 700,000 public and private places more accessible annuallySupports nearly 1 million people with disabilities each year in learning to advocate for themselves and fight discriminationProvides education, support, and advocacy training for people with disabilities and their familiesEnhances safety for over 1 million students with disabilities in schools annuallyEnsures students with disabilities receive the services they need in inclusive school settingsServed 5 million Americans with disabilities through the Administration on Disabilities in 2023Enabled over 161,000 people to receive independent living and self-advocacy training through State Developmental Disabilities CouncilsContributed to the improvement of 475 state policies and statutes through advocacy training and supportSupported the implementation of over 1,200 best practices for community living for Americans with disabilities in 2023 through State Developmental Disabilities Councils
When everyone is included, we all benefit.
And if you want to understand and know how these recent events at HHS will impact the programs that benefit millions of Americans – including YOU, call your Congress person and HHS.
Call to Have Your Voice Heard
● Your U.S. Senators and House Representatives: 800-562-6000
● The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): 202-690-6343
