Federal Government (U.S.A.) Organizations/Agencies
Click on title (name) to go to U.S. Federal Government agency or organization website.
AoA is the Federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns. Through information and referral and outreach efforts at the community level, AoA seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them.
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promotes independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community.
The CFDA is a government-wide compendium of all 1,479 Federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public. These programs provide grants, loans, loan guarantees, services, information, scholarships, training, insurance, etc., to millions of Americans every day.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
The CMS is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs - two national health care programs that benefit about 75 million Americans. And with the Health Resources and Services Administration, CMS runs the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), a program that is expected to cover many of the approximately 10 million uninsured children in the United States.
Of the 25 million veterans currently alive, nearly three of every four served during a war or an official period of hostility. About a quarter of the nation's population -- approximately 70 million people -- are potentially eligible for VA benefits and services because they are veterans, family members or survivors of veterans.
The Office of Disability Employment Policy created this site, www.disabilitydirect.gov, to provide one-stop online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the Federal government.
One-stop online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the Federal government.
The vision of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research is to foster health care research that helps the American health care system provide access to high-quality, cost-effective services; be accountable and responsive to consumers and purchasers; and improve health status and quality of life.
The Eldercare Locator, a nationwide toll-free service, has helped older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors. The U.S. Administration on Aging is now pleased to make part of this service available on-line so that consumers can easily link to the information and referral (I&R) services of their state and area agencies on aging. These I&R programs can help you identify appropriate services in the area where you or your family member resides.
Purpose:The establishment and enforcement of environmental protection standards consistent with national environmental goals... The conduct of research on the adverse effects of pollution and on methods and equipment for controlling it; the gathering of information on pollution; and the use of this information in strengthening environmental protection programs and recommending policy changes... assisting others, through grants, technical assistance and other means, in arresting pollution of the environment... assisting the Council on Environmental Quality in developing and recommending to the President new policies for the protection of the environment.
The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies
Whatever you want or need from the U.S. government, it's here on FirstGov.gov. You'll find a rich treasure of online information, services and resources.
HCFA is now the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It's more than just a new name, it's an increased emphasis on responsiveness to the people we serve. As a part of this effort, we have also launched a new website. CMS provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP.
Providing clients with fast, easy access to information and resources has always been a number one priority at HUD. And now, in the information age, we are delighted to offer HUDCLIPS on the Web! This new information service offers HUD clients FREE access to HUD's official repository of policies, procedures, announcements, and other materials.
The Office of Human Services Policy (HSP)/HHS’ Chief Economist focuses on welfare, poverty, service delivery issues, data for research, policies affecting children, youth, and families, and economic matters affecting the Department. HSP is in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Our Mission... to raise the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Our Goal... to assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to American Indian and Alaska Native people.
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Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).
The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. The Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home, and a Nursing Home Checklist are also available to help you with your nursing home choice.
Welcome to MEDLINEplus, the National Library of Medicine. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date. MEDLINEplus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 600 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials.
The NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
We promote the health of babies, children, and adults, and enhance the potential for full, productive living. Our work includes identifying the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities.
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities.
The NIDRR provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. All of our programmatic efforts are aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood.
The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to diminish theburden of mental illness through research. This public health mandate demands that we harness powerful scientific tools to achieve better understanding, treatment and, eventually prevention of mental illness.
The mission of NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease—a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.
The mission of ODEP, under the leadership of an Assistant Secretary, will be to bring a heightened and permanent long-term focus to the goal of increasing employment of persons with disabilities. This will be achieved through policy analysis, technical assistance, and development of best practices, as well as outreach, education, constituent services, and promoting ODEP's mission among employers.
The Office of Human Services Policy (HSP)/HHS’ Chief Economist focuses on welfare, poverty, service delivery issues, data for research, policies affecting children, youth, and families, and economic matters affecting the Department. HSP is in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation in the Department of Health and Human Services.
OSEP is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. IDEA authorizes formula grants to states, and discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, demonstrations, technical assistance and dissemination, technology and personnel development and parent-training and information centers.
Through its programs and activities, OSERS provides an array of grants and other funding opportunities. Find out more about our grants and funding opportunities: NIDRR Grants & Funding Opportunities, OSEP Grants & Funding Opportunities, RSA Grants & Funding Opportunities
The President's Committee on Mental Retardation (PCMR) is a federal advisory committee, established by presidential executive order to advise the President of the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on issues concerning citizens with mental retardation, and coordinate activities between different federal agencies and assess the impact of their policies upon the lives of citizens with mental retardation and their families.
Promising Practices Reports address initiatives undertaken by states and communities to improve home and community based services. Click one of the links below to read the reports for that category.
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The RRFC Network is made up of the six Regional Resource Centers for Special Education (RRC) and the Federal Resource Center (FRC)created to assist state education agencies in the systemic improvement of education programs, practices, and policies that affect children and youth with disabilities.
Anything you wish to know about our Social Security system.
Contact address, phone numbers, maps, related local services, etc.
SAMHSA is the Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is the centerpiece of new legislation signed by Former President Clinton on December 17, 1999 under the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. It is a nationwide initiative designed to bring major positive change to the lives of individuals with disabilities.
This section of the OESP web site contains information on the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-170), and the Ticket to Work Program.
United States Agency for International Development
U.S. foreign assistance has always had the twofold purpose of furthering America's foreign policy interests in expanding democracy and free markets while improving the lives of the citizens of the developing world. Spending less than one-half of 1 percent of the federal budget, USAID works around the world to achieve these goals.
Forest Service accessibility guidelines are being developed to provide guidance for the agency to maximize accessibility while at the same time recognizing and protecting the unique characteristics of the natural setting of outdoor developed recreation areas and pedestrian trails.
Federal policies, legislation, and research information for all facets of public school education.
Through its National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), OSERS conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research and related activities to maximize the full inclusion, social integration, employment, and independent living of disabled individuals of all ages.
Mission: A decent, safe, and sanitary home and suitable living environment for every American. Creating opportunities for homeownership. Providing housing assistance for low-income persons. Working to create, rehabilitate and maintain the nation's affordable housing. Enforcing the nation's fair housing laws. Helping the homeless.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
Mission: To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law, to provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, to administer and enforce the Nation's immigration laws fairly and effectively, and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
This is your gateway to access government laws and guidelines regarding equal employment practives. You can also file a Charge of Discrimination through this website.
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