Rehabilitation Act

Explains that this 1973 act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment, and in the employment practices of federal contractors. Also describes the law’s evolution. Read More

Authorizing Statutes

Lists and describes each statutes that authorizes programs administered by ACL. Read More

Administration on Aging

Lists the purpose, offices, and programs of the Administration on Aging, explaining that it is the principal agency of HHS designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act. Read More