NYSOFA Acting Director Greg Olsen at a curbside meal distribution event in March 2021. The event was hosted by the Suffolk Y JCC, which has worked with the Suffolk County Office for the Aging and NYSOFA to provide meals, transportation, senior programs, and other support services to older adults in…

Every March, ACL celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities and partners. Throughout the month we have highlighted ACL’s DD programs on social media and shared other posts to raise awareness about the inclusion of…

We know that every year, ACL-funded programs provide essential services and supports to millions of Americans to help them remain independent in their homes and maintain their health and well-being. But one fact that may be overlooked is that many programs rely heavily on the contribution of…

In this Policy Round-Up, you’ll find: COVID-19 Updates: New CDC Recommendations: COVID-19 Community Levels  Department of Education: What CDC’s new guidance means for schools and students with disabilities Updated list: People at highest risk from COVID-19 CDC’s updated guidance on intervals…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking comments on a proposed rule that would define the criteria used to determine whether a person likely to become a “public charge,” or primarily dependent on the government for subsistence, for purposes of determining eligibility for a visa and/or…

In this issue: COVID-19 Updates: New vaccination guidance for people who are immunocompromised ICYMI:  HHS guidance for health care providers on civil rights protections for people with disabilities ACL Fact Sheet: Insurance coverage for at-home COVID-19 tests Coming…

Our first Policy Roundup for 2022 includes: COVID-19 updates: EEOC: When COVID-19 may be considered a disability DOJ: COVID-19 and the ADA Input needed: CMS: Coverage of monoclonal antibodies in Alzheimer’s research (due 4/11) CMS proposed rule change: Medicare Advantage and prescription…

As we move through the holiday season, new challenges that people and organizations face include the heightened risk and probability of “bad actors”–people with criminal intention, organized crime groups, and state-sponsored groups–seeking to compromise people and organizations’ mobile phones,…

In the midst of the holiday season, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) delivered good news for residents of nursing homes across the country: Visitation is now allowed for all residents at all times. Living in a long-term care facility, whether for short-term or long-term care…

Earlier this month, I was honored to chair the first Elder Justice Coordinating Council meeting of the Biden-Harris Administration. Created by the Elder Justice Act of 2010, the EJCC brings together federal departments, agencies, and entities administering programs related to elder abuse, neglect,…