Share of Cost, Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius on the Administration for Community Living
Tuesday, Dec. 11th 2012 4:12 PM
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the creation of the new Administration for Community Living that will bring together the Administration on Aging, the Office on Disability and the Administration on Developmental Disabilities into a single agency. This new agency will work on increasing access to community supports and achieving full community participation for people with disabilities and seniors.
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