Contents
- Employment Rights and the ADA (Title I)
- Public Accommodations or Businesses and the ADA (Title III)
- Transportation and the ADA (Title IV)
- Housing Rights
- General Aging and Disability Resources
- Medicare and Medicaid Resources
- Long Term Care Resources
Publications & Fact Sheets from ADA National Network
- Know Your Rights! The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) & Older People
Link: adata.org/factsheet/know-your-rights-americans-disabilities-act-ada-older-people - Including Older People with Disabilities
Link: adata.org/factsheet/including-older-people-disabilities
ADA Resources
Employment Rights and the ADA (Title I)
- Accommodation and Compliance Series: Employees Who Are Aging | Spanish version
Source: Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
English: askjan.org/media/aging.html
Spanish: askjan.org/espanol/media/aging.html - Job Accommodations for the Aging Workforce: Effective Accommodation Practices (EAP) Series
Source: Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Link: askjan.org/media/eaps/employmentageEAP.doc - Our Aging Workforce: A Look at the Benefits of Job Accommodation
Source: Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Link: askjan.org/corner/vol03iss03.htm - U.S. Department of Labor Briefs and Resources to Support an Aging Workforce
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Link: www.dol.gov/odep/topics/OlderWorkers.htm
Public Accommodations or Businesses and the ADA (Title III)
- Aging, Disability, and the ADA (Videos)
Source: New England ADA Center
Link: www.newenglandada.org/videos
These two open-captioned, one-minute videos are public service announcements (PSA) aimed at reaching older Americans with disabilities who may not be aware they have rights under the ADA. (2017) - Expanding Your Market: Accessibility Benefits Older Adult Customers (2006)
Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
Link: www.ada.gov/olderaccess.htm
Transportation and the ADA (Title IV)
- National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
Source: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
Link: www.nadtc.org
This organization promotes the availability and accessibility of transportation options for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers, and communities throughout the U.S. - Fact Sheet on ADA and Paratransit Service
Source: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
Link: www.nadtc.org/about/transportation-aging-disability/ada-and-paratransit/ - Other NADTC Resources
Source: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
Link: www.nadtc.org/resources-publications
Contact: Email: contact@nadtc.org | Phone: 866.983.3222
Other Laws
Housing Rights
- Joint HUD/DOJ Statement on Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Link: www.hud.gov/sites/documents/DOC_7771.pdf - Joint HUD/DOJ Statement on Reasonable Modifications under the Fair Housing Act
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Link: www.hud.gov/sites/documents/DOC_7502.pdf - Joint HUD/DOJ Statement on the Design and Construction Requirements
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Link: www.hud.gov/sites/documents/JOINTSTATEMENT.PDF - Assistance Animals for People With Disabilities
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Link: www.hud.gov/sites/documents/servanimals_ntcfheo2013-01.pdf - Pet Ownership for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Link: www.hud.gov/sites/documents/Pet_Ownership_Final_Rule.pdf - Senior Housing: What You Should Know
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Link: www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/seniors
General Aging and Disability Resources
- Toolkit: Connecting Generations in Senior Housing
This toolkit isdesigned specifically to help senior housing organizations plan and implement high-quality intergenerational programs that will benefit residents and young people in their communities. The materials contained in the toolkit can help you begin developing your program and/or give you tips on deepening or expanding your intergenerational work.
Source: Generations United and the LeadingAge TSS Center @UMass Boston with funding from the Retirement Research Foundation
Link: connectinggenstoolkit.org - Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Link: www.acl.gov/ - ACL Resource Page: Finding Help for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Link: www.acl.gov/node/549
Federal agency responsible for increasing access to community supports, while focusing attention and resources on the unique needs of older Americans and people with disabilities across the lifespan. - National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
Source: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
Link: www.n4a.org/
An association representing America’s national network of 622 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Its mission is to build the capacity of its members so they can better help older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities. - Aging and Disability Business Institute
Source: Aging and Disability Business Institute
Link: www.aginganddisabilitybusinessinstitute.org
This agency works with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) initiative to build and strengthen partnerships between aging and disability community-based organizations and the health care system. - Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)
Source: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
Link: www.n4a.org/adrcs
They serve as single points of entry into the long-term care services and supports system for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, veterans and families. ADRC services are found in every state. - Aging Resources from the Department of Health and Human Services
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Link: www.hhs.gov/aging/index.html
Useful information and resources on healthy lifestyles, planning for retirement, and knowing your options for health care and long-term care. - National Council on Aging
Source: National Council on Aging
Link: www.ncoa.org/news
Works with nonprofit organizations, government, and business to provide innovative community programs and services, online help, and advocacy. - Benefits Check Up
Source: National Council on Aging
Link: www.benefitscheckup.org
See if you’re eligible for benefits to pay for food, medicine, rent, and other daily expenses. - Economic Check Up
Source: National Council on Aging
Link: www.economiccheckup.org/esi-home
Get tips and resources to manage your budget, save money, avoid scams, find a job, and more. - Eldercare Locator
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Link: eldercare.acl.gov
Help with locating services for older adults and their families, including meals, home care or transportation, or when a caregiver needs training and education or a break from caregiving responsibilities. You can also reach them by phone at 1-800-677-1116. - Healthy Aging RRTC
Source: University of Washington
Link: agerrtc.washington.edu
Conducts research and training activities to better understand the challenges faced by people aging with muscular dystrophy (MD), multiple sclerosis (MS), post-polio syndrome (PPS), and spinal cord injury (SCI).
Medicare and Medicaid Resources
- My Medicare Matters
Source: National Council on Aging
Link: www.mymedicarematters.org/
Explore how to make the most of your Medicare benefits and find the best plan for you. - Medicare or Medicaid: Which is the Right Program for You?
Source: Social Security Administration (SSA)
Link: blog.ssa.gov/is-it-medicare-or-medicaid - Medicare.gov
The official U.S. Government site for Medicare information and resources.
Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Link: www.medicare.gov - Medicare Plan Finder Tool
Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Link: www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/home.aspx
You can do a general or personalized plan search. A personalized search may provide more accurate cost estimates and coverage information. - Medicare Savings Programs
Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Link: www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/help-paying-costs/medicare-savings-program/medicare-savings-programs.html
Locate help paying for Medicare premiums, deductibles and more. - State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) National Technical Assistance Center
Source: State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) National Technical Assistance Center
Link: www.shiptacenter.org
Provides Medicare beneficiaries with information, counseling, and enrollment assistance. - Social Security and Medicare Benefits Information
Source: Social Security Administration (SSA)
Link: www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/ - Medicaid.gov
Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Link: www.medicaid.gov - Community First Choice Plans
Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Link: www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/hcbs/authorities/1915-k/index.html
Long Term Care Resources
- No Wrong Door System
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Link: nwd.acl.gov
This initiative helps multiple state and community agencies coordinate to ensure that regardless of which agency a person contacts for help, they can get connected to long term care services and supports available in their community. The site features resources for states, aging and disability network agencies, and consumers, including veterans and caregivers. - Money Follows the Person
Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Link: www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/ltss/money-follows-the-person/index.html
Gives grants to states to help individuals who are institutionalized in in-patient facilities like nursing facilities, hospitals and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ICF/IDD) return to their homes and communities. - Community Living Policy Center
Source: University of San Francisco
Link: clpc.ucsf.edu - Long Term Care Information
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Link: longtermcare.acl.gov
Resources to help you develop a long term care plan. - Disability and Aging Collaborative
Source: National Council on Aging
Link: www.ncoa.org/public-policy-action/long-term-services-and-supports/disability-aging-collaborative/ - Long Term Services and Supports
Source: National Council on Aging
Link: www.ncoa.org/public-policy-action/long-term-services-and-supports/ - Aging, Disability, and the ADA – Public Service Announcements (PSA)
Source: New England ADA Center – YouTube Channel
Link: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmmAQ-gB8zyfpa7wWHTRPpy6ZZ_kRMcVu - 6 Ways to Engage at Every Age
Source:National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Link: www.ncoa.org/blog/6-ways-to-engage-at-every-age/ - 2017 Profile of Older Americans [PDF, 16 pages]
Source: National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Link: www.acl.gov/sites/default/files/Aging%20and%20Disability%20in%20America/2017OlderAmericansProfile.pdf
Older Americans Month (May)
Every May is Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2018 theme emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. No matter where you are in your life, there is no better time than now to start.
- Celebrate Older Americans Month 2018
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Link: oam.acl.gov - Presidential Proclamation 2018
Source: WhiteHouse.gov
Link: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/president-donald-j-trump-proclaims-may-2018-older-americans-month/