The grantee must conduct research and development activities toward new technologies and products that facilitate communication among people with disabilities who cannot rely on speech alone to be heard and understood. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

The purpose of the federal SBIR Program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting federal research or research and development needs, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The program aims to improve the lives of people with disabilities through research and development of products generated by small businesses and increase the commercial application of NIDILRR-supported research results and development products.

The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to positive employment outcomes among individuals who are blind or have low vision. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

The purpose of this particular RRTC is to conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities to contribute to new knowledge regarding the effect of public policies and programs on employment outcomes among people with disabilities. NIDILRR plans to make one grant under this opportunity. The grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

The grantee must conduct research and development activities toward universally designed products or built environments that promote positive health and function, employment, or community living outcomes among people with disabilities. This grant will have a 60-month project period, with five 12-month budget periods.

This report describes some of the common themes that are beginning to emerge from the experiences, insights, and recommendations that have been shared, with a goal of sparking ongoing discussion. It includes input on factors that influence the aging experience, such as affordable and accessible housing; aligned health care and supportive services; accessible communities; age-friendly workplaces; and sufficient, high-quality long-term services and supports.

Applications due Monday, March 17, 2025 ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing new funding opportunities for the Field Initiated Projects (FIP) programs for minority-serving institutions (MSI).

Two new Falls Prevention Notices of Funding Opportunity are now available from ACL’s Administration on Aging: Reducing Falls Among Adults With Behavioral Health and Chronic Conditions and Expanding Strategies for Community Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programming. Applications due Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Our 2025 theme, A Place at the Table, recognizes the importance of local nutrition programs and the meals being served in communities across the country. ACL, its partners, and local programs can use this theme to highlight several key topics, like the benefits of getting to know your community and program participants and how coming together over meals can improve health and well-being.

The 2024 plan update prioritizes supports for people with ADRD and their families and caregivers, who need supports that go beyond the care provided in formal settings such as doctors’ offices, hospitals, or nursing homes.