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The National Advisory Board advocates for the rights of older adults and people with disablities to live healthy, independent lives at home.

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Reflecting on the ADA in 2025: ADA35

Photo Credit:ADA National Network (adata.org) 1-800-949-4232 Thirty-five years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. It affirmed the civil rights of millions of Americans with disabilities, and prohibited discrimination based on disability across public life. This could not have been possible without the concerted efforts of people with disabilities and their […]

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Celebrating the Older Americans Act

As May draws to a close and we wrap up Older Americans Month, we are pleased to feature the following blog by Kathy Greenlee, a global authority in the field of aging and the former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging. Her post underscores the importance of persistent advocacy and enhanced funding for crucial programs supporting […]

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“Disability doesn’t make you exceptional, but questioning what you think you know about it does.”

-Stella Young

Join us and declare your independence!

Together we can make a difference in health – our care, supports and services, and how we access and navigate between them. Join the movement for independence, and the ability to choose our own health solutions so that we and the ones we love can age gracefully and healthfully.

Join the National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities in its effort to modernize the health care infrastructure in America and drive long-term supports and services to the forefront of health care transformation. Declare your independence!

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Declaration for Independence

Six Principles to Modernize the Health Care Infrastructure

  1. Enhanced Self-Care, Improved Coordination
  2. Encourage Community Integration and Involvement
  3. Expand Accessibility of Services and Supports
  1. Uphold Personal Preference
  2. Empower People to Participate in the Economic Mainstream
  3. Investment in Improved Technology
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