The Evidence-Based Leadership Collaborative (EBLC) is partnering with ACL, CDC, and partners and policymakers from around the country to conduct a national evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness of remote Falls Prevention and Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) programs. 

Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET  Webinar Registration

Medicare Open Enrollment started on October 15 and will end on December 7. There are many resources available to help make Medicare and the process of signing up for it easier to understand.

Applications Due: January 25, 2022 On October 26, 2021, HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) released three notices of funding opportunities related to HIV and aging for fiscal year (FY) 2022 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program initiative. 

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $3.5 million in Fiscal Year 2021 competitive grant funding for projects that improve access to vital services for older adults and people with disabilities, and in low-income communities. The main purpose of the Innovated Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Program is to improve access to public transportation by building partnerships among health, transportation, and other service providers.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 1:00-3:00 PM ET ACL is pleased to announce the fourth meeting of the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (SGRG).  Online Attendance: This virtual meeting is open to the public. Registration is not required to attend. The webinar link will be posted on the SGRG Webpage prior to the meeting and open for access (live) 15 minutes prior to the meeting start time. 

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month closes, ACL is announcing Mentra as the $100,000 grand prize winner of the Inclusive Pipeline for American Businesses Challenge competition. 

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) held a Grantee Stakeholder Meeting on October 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET.  Listen to the October 20 call. It is also captioned for accessibility.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Listening Sessions on Preparedness HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Ms. Dawn O’Connell, invites you to participate in an upcoming virtual listening session. During this session, Ms. O’Connell will share her vision for ASPR and the organization’s current priorities. The event will also offer you an opportunity to join in a Q/A session and discussion focused on preparedness in the areas of supply chain, health care, and public health.  

engAGED Webinar: Addressing Social Isolation of Older Adults Living in Rural America Friday, November 19, 2021 1:00-2:00 PM ET Webinar Registration