New ACL Organization Structure

June 1, 2015 ACL Announces New Organization StructureWIOA changes implemented Since the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed last year, ACL has been working through the process of moving the National Institute for Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, and the independent living, and assistive technology programs from the Department of Education to ACL. Today, we celebrate a key milestone -- the announcement of an updated organization structure that reflects and supports our combined mission. This morning, our new Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority was published in the Federal Register, which means we now can share the details with our networks. Our new structure formally incorporates the WIOA programs and better aligns similar functions. We also have changed the names of some offices and centers to better fit what those groups do. Read more. BACK TO TOP