Many people with disabilities move through their entire educations without ever being taught self-advocacy skills, having conversations about possible careers, or getting information about independent living (IL) opportunities. Most are not exposed to the IL philosophy, which centers the right of people with disabilities to control their own lives, until they leave high school.
April 24, 2023 | Jill Jacobs, Commissioner on Disabilities, and Erica McFadden, Director, ACL’s Office of Independent Living Programs
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) improve program benefits, cla
Policy Round-Up: Medicare Drug Pricing, Unwinding Resources, AFFH Comment Period Extension, and More
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March 31, 2023 | Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging
Every March, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and our networks proudly recognize Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM).
March 28, 2023 | Keri Lipperini, Director of the Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs
What do glazed carrots and the opportunity for conversation have in common? These are just two of the many ways that the Senior Nutrition Program provides vital nutrition services and socialization.
See also: "Unwinding" of Policy Changes due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this Policy Round-Up:
In this policy round up:
January 5, 2023 | Keri Lipperini, Director of the Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs
Looking for inspiring content to kick off 2023 on your newsletter or website? Use the article below to inspire program participants to make a New Year's commitment to health promotion activities proven to make a difference in health and well-being.