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Announcements
September 29, 2026

ACL Announces $3 Million to Expand ABLE Accounts Enrollment and Financial Literacy

ACL has awarded Northwestern University a $3 million Project of National Significance grant to increase awareness and use of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts. Through a three-year…
Announcements
September 28, 2026

The New Home Modification Information Network

Home modifications can help people remain safe and independent in their homes and communities, but finding reliable information about home modification services and resources can be challenging.…
Announcements
September 22, 2026

Call for Nominations: Caregiving Advisory Council Members

Submissions due Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ACL is pleased to announce the publication of Federal Register Notices to seek nominations for two family caregiving-related advisory councils. RAISE Act…

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For Reporters

Includes a quick overview of ACL and the kinds of stories we can help with, along with resources that can help reporters avoid common mistakes in writing about aging and disability. 

ACL Blog

September 25, 2026

The Rehabilitation Act and NIDILRR: Research and Innovation for Community Living

Kristi Hill, PhD, Acting Director, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
June 3, 2026

Protecting Older Adults Is Everyone's Job

Mary Lazare, Principal Deputy Administrator, serving as the senior official performing the duties of the ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging
June 2, 2026

June 1-5 is Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Here’s How Americans Can Help Protect Themselves and Medicare.

Mary Lazare, ACL Principal Deputy Administrator, serving as the senior official performing the duties of the ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, CMS Administrator

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Events and Observances
May is Older Americans Month and June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Learn more about these and other events and observances.

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