Administration for Community Living

Improving the lives of older adults and people with disabilities through services, research, and education

What is community Living?

Older adults and people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to:

• Choose where to live
• Earn a living
• Participate in society
• Make decisions about their lives

Why is community living important?

• People prefer it
• It costs less
• It’s a legal right
• Everyone benefits when everyone can contribute

How does ACL support community living

• Funds services that help people live independently
• Invests in research, innovation, training, and education
• Advocates for people with disabilities and older adults

Who are ACL’s partners?

• Nationwide aging and disability networks
• States, tribes, and communities
• Colleges and universities
• Nonprofit, faith-based, and industry partners
• Other federal agencies