News & Information

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is pleased to provide news and information related to aging issues and services for people with disabilities.

Federal Elder Justice Interagency Working Group Shares Strategies for Federal Action on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (05/20/2013)
Webinar for Advocates for Immigrants with Disabilities (05/17/2013)
New Data Show Senior Volunteers at a Ten-Year High (05/17/2013)
Information You Need: New Medicare Equipment and Supplies Program in Your Community (05/17/2013)
Medicare Fraud Strike Force Closes Eight-City Operation (05/17/2013)
New Senior Medicare Patrol Integration Projects Funding Opportunity (05/10/2013)
Childhood Disability Rate Jumps 16% Over Past Decade (05/10/2013)
Transportation Planning for All—Call for Peers (05/10/2013)
Drucker Institute Invites Applications for 2013 Award for Nonprofit Innovation (05/10/2013)
Sixth Annual Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving Legacy Award (05/10/2013)
In Radio Interview ASA Greenlee Says “Now is the Time to Pay Attention to Elder Abuse” (05/08/2013)
Funding Alert: Jumpstart Youth-led Intergenerational Programs (05/08/2013)
2013 Webinar Series on Alzheimer’s Disease and Resources (05/08/2013)
Apply for the 2013 Individual and Community Preparedness Awards Today (05/08/2013)
Conference Call for Those Working in the Field of Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, or Chronic Disease (05/07/2013)
n4a Webinar on Elder Abuse and AAAs: Best Practices and More (04/29/2013)
FTC Forum on Senior Identity Theft: A Problem in This Day and Age (04/29/2013)
Two-Part Webinar Series on Expanding Oral Health Access for Older Adults (04/29/2013)
Webinar on PCPID Report and Recommendations for Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (04/29/2013)
Spring Meeting of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (04/29/2013)
New Proposed HHS Rule Would Expand Senior Medicare Patrol Program (04/29/2013)
New HHS National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (04/29/2013)
Download Free PDF of Workshop Summary on Fostering Independence, Participation and Healthy Aging Through Technology (04/26/2013)
PowerUP! for National Volunteer (04/23/2013)
New Resources on Diabetes Self-Management Training (04/23/2013)
GrantSolutions Is Here! (04/15/2013)
History and Highlights: Learn about National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (04/15/2013)
Two-Part Webinar Series on Expanding Oral Health Access for Older Adults (04/15/2013)
First ACL Proposed Budget (04/12/2013)
Let’s Move Faith and Communities On-line Training Opportunities (04/09/2013)
OAM “Unleash the Power of Age in Your Community Challenge”—Remember to Submit Your Nomination by April 22 (04/09/2013)
2013 STAR Awards for Senior Transportation (04/09/2013)
New NIH Funding for Two Autism Centers of Excellence (04/09/2013)
HRSA/MCHB Celebrates Autism Awareness Month (04/03/2013)
Two Funding Opportunities from ACL (04/03/2013)
New Medicare Dashboard Advances ACA Goals for Chronic Conditions (04/03/2013)
Forum on Global Elder Abuse and Its Prevention (04/03/2013)
BRAIN Initiative Challenges Researchers to Unlock Mysteries of Human Mind (04/02/2013)
Seniors saved over $6 billion on prescription drugs as a result of the health care law (03/21/2013)
Nominate Someone in the “Unleash the Power of Age in Your Community Challenge” (03/19/2013)
Older Americans Month Website Updated for 2013 (03/18/2013)
Cigna Foundation Invites Applications for Health Promotion Projects (03/13/2013)
Family Caregiver Alliance Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Gilbert Awards and Its 2013 Winners (03/05/2013)
Webinars in March Sponsored by the HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships (03/05/2013)
Land O’Lakes Foundation Accepting Applications for Projects that Benefit Rural Communities (03/05/2013)
Commonwealth Fund Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Patient-Centered Coordinated Care Program (03/05/2013)
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (03/05/2013)
Patient Safety Awareness Week 2013—7 Days of Recognition, 365 Days of Commitment to Safe Care (03/05/2013)
Every Vote Counts! Show your Support for ACL/NIA Collaboration to Fight Alzheimer’s (02/28/2013)
2011 SPR Data Is Now Available on AGID (02/28/2013)
New Regulation Changes Procedures that Govern Employment of Persons with Disabilities (02/28/2013)
Affordable Care Act—Health Center Controlled Networks (02/28/2013)
Health care law protects consumers against worst insurance practices (02/22/2013)
HHS providing states with additional flexibility, resources to enhance care (02/22/2013)
Health Care Law Allows Consumers to Easily Find and Compare Options Starting in 2014 (02/21/2013)
NCLC Webinar Explores What’s in Store for Older Adults (50–64) Under Health Care Reform (02/21/2013)
Webinar on Promoting Connectedness to Prevent Suicide (02/21/2013)
Winner of the Million Hearts Risk Check Challenge (02/21/2013)
CMS Proposes 2014 Payment and Policy Updates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans (02/19/2013)
New Inclusive Coordinated Transportation Partnership Project Issues RFP (02/14/2013)
HUD and HHS Partner to Provide Permanent Housing and Services to Low-Income People with Disabilities (02/13/2013)
ACL Webinar Series on the Affordable Care Act on Feb. 26th (02/12/2013)
DOJ and HHS Announce Record-Breaking Recoveries Resulting from Joint Efforts to Combat Health Care Fraud (02/12/2013)
Conference Call for Those Working in the Field of Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, or Intellectual Disabilities (01/28/2013)
New Look and New Direction for HealthCare.gov (01/25/2013)
NIH-Supported Alzheimer's Studies to Focus on Innovative Treatments (01/25/2013)
Social Security Administration Launches a New Resource Tool (01/25/2013)
Affordable Care Act Proposed Regulations Involving Medicaid Expansion, Essential Health Benefits, Notice & Appeals and Cost-Sharing Released (01/23/2013)

Last Modified: 4/10/2013