Deadline: November 15, 2019
Equity is a key component of high-quality healthcare. Health equity is defined by Healthy People 2020 as the attainment of the highest level of health for all people. A measure of health equity is the reduction or elimination of disparities in health that adversely affect vulnerable populations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes the importance of health equity and is working to ensure that disparities in health care quality and access are eliminated.
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October 18, 2019
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a combined $112 million available to expand the supply of permanent affordable housing for very low-income persons with disabilities.
Funding is available for the two components of the Section 811 Program:
October 17, 2019
Thursday, October 24, 2019, 1:00 PM ET
October 16, 2019
Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Join the webinar at the time of the event (no registration needed)
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Session number: 645 316 491
October 16, 2019
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has awarded a number of grants to support research towards advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Below are highlights of some of the various projects set to begin:
October 15, 2019
October is Residents' Rights Month, an annual event recognizing the respect, dignity, and rights to which all residents of long-term care facilities are entitled. The federal Nursing Home Reform Law guarantees residents’ rights and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity, choice, and self-determination. The law also requires nursing homes to “promote and protect the rights of each resident.”
Webinar 10/29: Cultural Competence: What It Means for Person-Centered Thinking, Planning, & Practice
October 15, 2019
Register for the webinar on Tuesday, October 29 at 3 - 4:30 pm.
October 11, 2019
Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
October 8, 2019
ACL announces the 2019 awards for its state and community ADPI. The 13 newly awarded, 3-year cooperative agreements are with 4 states and 9 community organizations for a total of $10,370,642. The awardees are located in 11 states across the nation.
October 3, 2019
ACL has released a data profile using data from the Caregiver Outcome Evaluation Study of the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP).