The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, trainings, and related activities (including international activities) to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities.

Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Administration for Community Living (ACL), delivered to Congress a progress report on federal implementation of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. The strategy presents a vision, establishes goals, and provides recommendations for ensuring that family caregivers have the support and resources they need.

Led by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), Malnutrition Awareness Week is a campaign to educate professionals and consumers about detecting and treating malnutrition, a condition that is more common and has a greater impact as we age.

The purpose of the SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small businesses 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.

ACL has awarded Elder Justice Innovation Grants (EJIGs) to the highest courts in five states and territories to enhance protections for the rights of older adults and adults with disabilities who are under, or at risk of, guardianship or conservatorship. The grants, which total over $1.8 million for the first of three project years, seek to address the fairness, effectiveness, timeliness, safety, and integrity of adult guardianship proceedings and improve the experiences of individuals at risk of guardianship or conservatorship.

Featuring best practices and expertise from leaders in the field, this webinar will delve into the importance of amplifying the voices of DSPs and how their direct involvement in decision-making processes can lead to improved outcomes for both the workforce and the individuals they support.

Panelists will outline how attendees can leverage positive pressures for change, lead and influence change within their organizations and systems, and ultimately align systemic processes and practices to create a person-centered system.

An estimated 6.2 million individuals in the United States are living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD); that number is projected to triple by 2050. ACL's ADPI program is dedicated to meeting this challenge by developing and expanding dementia capability in states and communities nationwide, including tribal communities.

For DSP Recognition Week, we asked Fatimah Howard and Nicholas Smith, DSPs who serve on the DCW Strategies Center advisory board, to share some of their insights and experiences — and why they are committed to their profession.

ACL invites you to join us for "Nutrition Services Under Title III," the fifth webinar in our Back-to-Basics webinar series, which is designed to advance the policy goals of the Older Americans Act (OAA). These goals include equity in service delivery, advocacy on behalf of older adults and family caregivers, appropriate accountability of funds, and efficient administration and oversight of these public programs.