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ACL Releases Annual Report on Centers for Independent Living

April 14, 2020
The recently released Annual Report on Centers for Independent Living is available by clicking here. The report reflects the more than 236,000 individuals who, in Program Year 2018, benefited from community-based services to live inde

Webinar 4/23: Ensuring Continuity of HCBS During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 14, 2020
Webinar on Thursday, April 23 at 3:00 - 5:00 pm ET. Register for the webinar.

Global Survey: Supporting Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 13, 2020
Do you or your organization provide respite care or other supports for family caregivers? The University of Wisconsin-Madison wants to hear how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your work. 

COVID-19 Updates from ACL

April 13, 2020
Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resou

FEMA, HHS working to address shortages of PPE and other critical supplies

April 10, 2020
FEMA and HHS recently created a Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force to address the limited supply of personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and other critical supplies requested by states, tribes, and territories in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The task force is one of eight COVID-19 focused task forces under the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC). The task force will be using a four-pronged approach to address the sourcing of critical protective and life-saving equipment:

Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination during COVID-19

April 10, 2020
The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities published a new fact sheet for health care professionals that describes best practices and legal requirements for health care when serving people with disabilities. The fact sheet is designed as a quick reference guide suitable for posting on bulletin boards in medical facilities. It is based on guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.

Seed Grants Available for the Creation or Expansion of Supportive Services to Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children

April 9, 2020
Proposals due Wednesday, June 10, 2020

New Grant Opportunities: Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services

April 8, 2020
ACL has released two new Innovations in Nutrition (INNU) Funding Opportunities Announcements (FOAs) to conduct research and demonstration projects that enhance the quality, effectiveness, and outcomes of nutrition programs and services within the aging services network. 

Funding Opportunity: ADRC Critical Relief Funds for COVID-19 Pandemic Response

April 8, 2020
ACL is announcing a $50 million funding opportunity to support efforts by Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 emergency.

New Funding Opportunity for Projects on Assistive Technology to Promote Independence and Community Living, RRTC on Employment of People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision, and RRTC on Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Outcomes Research & Measurement

April 7, 2020
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has opened a new funding opportunity for a

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