- Home
- Announcements
- Announcements 2020
May 11, 2020
Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resource page:
Resources for Reopening: State reopening timelines and progress will be different from state to state, and one size won’t fit all. We've created a new section to share guidance and other information to help the aging and disability networks as states establish their “new normal.” To start, we have posted:
May 8, 2020
The Administration on Disabilities (AoD) at the Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing a new funding opportunity for "Closing the Health Disparity Gap for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD): Strengthening the U.S. Health Care Workforce".
May 7, 2020
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has opened a new funding opportunity on Alternatives to Guardianship Youth Resource Center.
May 6, 2020
Researchers with Project Connect are looking for grandmothers raising teenagers who would like to participate in a study to learn how online programs can help improve health and well-being.
Selected families will watch videos and do other online activities, and may be compensated for their time.
May 5, 2020
Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resource page:
Understanding program reporting requirements: We’ve posted guidance to help grantees with reporting requirements associated with COVID-19 funding, including program-specific guidance for:
April 30, 2020
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and the leadership of the ACL-funded Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) have announced the 2020-2021 SARTAC Fellowship Award recipients.
April 28, 2020
Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resource page:
Know the symptoms: The CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 symptoms. The updated list of symptoms includes cough, shortness of breath, or at least two of the following:
fever
chills or repeated shaking with chills
muscle pain
headache
sore throat
new loss of taste or smell
Guidance for Grantees:
April 28, 2020
Use the IRS Non-filer Tool by Tuesday, May 5, for full payment as soon as possible
April 24, 2020
Every year on June 15, communities around the world join together to raise awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is an opportunity to renew our commitment to preserving the rights of older adults – including the basic human right to live with dignity, free from abuse and neglect.