Aging/Older Americans Act
AUCD advocates for legislation and initiatives that allow aging people with disabilities and their aging parents to receive supports and services in home and community-based settings of their choice.
Legislation
Older Americans Act of 2006
from http://www.gpo.gov
Text of the Law
The Older Americans Act of 1965 was the first federal level initiative aimed at providing comprehensive services for older adults. It created the National Aging Network comprised of the Administration on Aging on the federal level, State Units on Aging, and Area Agencies on Aging at the local level. The network provides funding for nutrition and supportive home and community-based services, disease prevention/health promotion services, elder rights programs, the National Family Caregiver Support Program, and the Native American Caregiver Support Program.
