Older Americans Act

Congress passed the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1965 in response to concern by policymakers about a lack of community social services for older persons. The original legislation established authority for grants to states for community planning and social services, research and development projects and personnel training in the field of aging.

In 2011, Congress will consider reauthorization and amendments to the OAA.

Link here to ADA's Public Policy Priority Area on Aging