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By funding services and supports provided primarily by networks of community-based organizations, and with investments in research, education, and innovation, ACL helps make this principle a reality for millions of Americans.     Administration for Community Living: Strengthening Communities Video Need Help? Find help for yourself or another older adult or disabled person What do you need help with? I need help with Toggle Dropdown Getting Started Connecting to Specific Programs or Services Finding Online Tools and Resources Finding Advocates and Service Providers For Partners, Professionals, and Researchers Find program and grants info, technical assistance, and more   START HERE About Community Living All people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and participate fully in their communities and have the right to make choices and control the decisions in and about their lives. Learn more about community living Federal Regulations for APS On May 7, ACL published a final rule to establish the first-ever federal regulations for adult protective services (APS). The new regulations promote high-quality APS and will improve consistency in services across states.  Learn more about the APS final rule ACL's Tribal Consultation Policy Our recently implemented tribal consultation policy ensures that tribal leaders, elders, and Native Americans with disabilities are meaningfully included and consulted about the development of policies that will affect them. Download the policy (Word) Older Americans Month Theme This year's theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions. 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