On March 10, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released updated guidance for nursing home visitation. 

The U.S. Access Board, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), ACL, and other agencies have partnered to launch an online platform to facilitate conversation on accessibility for people with disabilities in the design of autonomous (self-driving) vehicles. Visit the public dialogue platform

The Early Childhood Governance and Finance Project (ECGF) Project has issued a call for letters of intent (LOIs) to enhance state approaches to governing and financing early childhood education (ECE) systems, with a focus on achieving equitable outcomes for infants and children from birth through age eight, their families, and the ECE workforce.

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New Alzheimer’s and Dementia Program Cooperative Agreement Grant Opportunity

Help to Reduce Social Isolation and Loneliness The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Invites You to Spread the Word #CommitToConnect Many older adults feel socially isolated and lonely, which leaves them vulnerable to related health problems such as cognitive decline, depression, and heart disease. To increase awareness of this issue, NIA invites you to join them in discussion and resource-sharing to help older adults stay connected and well.

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In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Healthcare.gov will be available for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) from February 15 to May 15.

Guidance for ACL programs: 

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) held a kick-off webinar for the second annual "Celebrate Our Senior Nutrition Program" last week.