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 PUBLIC LAW 95-478—OCT. 18, 1978

92 STAT. 1517

"TITLE III—GRANTS FOR STATE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ON AGING " P A R T A — GENERAL PROVISIONS " P U R P O S E; ADMINISTRATION

" SEC. 301. (a) I t is the purpose of this title to encourage and assist 42 USC 3021. State and local agencies to concentrate resources in order to develop greater capacity and foster the development of comprehensive and coordinated service systems to serve older individuals by entering into new cooperative arrangements in each State with State and local agencies, and with the providers of social services, including nutrition services and multipurpose senior centers, for the planning for the provision of, and for the provision of, social services, nutrition services, and multipurpose senior centers, in order to— " (1) secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment for older individuals capable of self care with appropriate supportive services; " (2) remove individual and social barriers to economic and personal independence for older individuals; and " (3) provide a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly. " (b)(1) I n order to effectively carry out the jjurpose of this title, the Commissioner shall administer programs under this title through the Administration on Aging. " (2) I n carrying out the provisions of this title, the Commissioner may request the technical assistance and cooperation of the Department of Labor, the Community Services Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Transportation, and such other agencies and departments of the Federal Government as may be appropriate. "DEFINITIONS

" SEC. 302. For the purpose of this title— 42 USC 3022. " (1) The term 'comprehensive and coordinated system' means a system for providing all necessary social services, including nutrition services, in a manner designed to— " (A) facilitate accessibility to, and utilization of, all social services and nutrition services provided within the geographic area served by such system by any public or private agency or organization; " (B) develop and make the most efficient use of social services and nutrition services in meeting the needs of older individuals; and " (C) use available resources efficiently and with a minimum of duplication. " (2) The term 'information and referral source' means a location where the State or any public or private agency or organization— " (A) maintains current information with respect to the opportunities and services available to older individuals, and develops current lists of older individuals in need of services and opportunities; and " (B) employs a specially trained staff to inform older individuals of the opportunities and services which are avail-

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