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Enforcement of civil and criminal laws should avoid penalizing people with escalating fines, loss of rights, or criminal penalties when the person subject to enforcement cannot sa

Legal services programs should be fully funded.

The federal government should broadly interpret and vigorously enforce the ADA

The federal government should encourage and expedite funding for priority research, demonstration projects, and referral programs for the

Congress should reauthorize the Elder Justice Act (EJA). It should fully fund the EJA and other programs that address elder abuse.

Policymakers should devise Silver Alert programs to alert the public to missing older adults with appropriate protections and limitations.

Policymakers should encourage advance care planningA process for conside

Federal policymakers should expand programs to improve guardianship. This should include monitoring programs.

Policymakers should protect and enforce the fundamental right of all people to be free from discrimination. They should enact and enforce civil rights statutes.

Legislators should enact and strengthen laws against hate crimes. These laws should be vigorously enforced.