Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Need help after Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton?  
Our Emergency Response page has links to help you find resources in your area.

  Announcements

 Find Help

A - Z Browse

  1. Home
  2. Latest News

Webinar: Suicide Prevention Month - Insights and Strategies for Reducing Suicide among Older Adults

August 19, 2021
This webinar is intended to raise awareness about suicide and highlight strategies to help professionals, consumers, families, and communities understand the role they can play in promoting emotional well-being and preventing suicide.

NCLER Webcast: Federal Updates to COVID-19 Mortgage Relief Options

August 18, 2021
A number of federal policy updates have been put in place for borrowers facing COVID-19 hardships. Older adults, and particularly older workers, have been hit hard by the pandemic and will need access to relief options to help them avoid foreclosure. A significant number of reverse mortgage borrowers also need assistance to keep their homes.

ACL Announces the Blazing New Trails for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals Challenge Round 2 Winners

August 16, 2021
In the fall of 2020 the ACL launched a competition to strengthen the direct support professional (DSP) workforce to increase the overall stability of home- and community-based services (HCBS) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). The 

Deadline Extended to August 20: CBO–Health Care Contracting Survey

August 16, 2021
The Aging and Disability Business Institute (Business Institute) at the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) wants to hear about health care contracting experiences!

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Alliance with the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED)

August 13, 2021
DOL announced an alliance with AAAED to promote people with disabilities in the national organization's workplace equity efforts.

Safety Tips for Wildfires and Hurricanes

August 12, 2021
The United States has been experiencing intense wildfires and is expecting an increase in hurricane activity during the coming months.

Two Upcoming Webinars from the National Paralysis Resource Center

August 12, 2021
The National Paralysis Resource Center (operated by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation) will be offering two webinars on volunteer opportunities and virtual support groups. See below for more details and registration links. Get Involved: Volunteer and Advocacy Opportunities with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Wednesday, August 18, at 2:00 PM ET

ACL's COVID-19 Resources: CDC Updates, Housing Assistance, Long COVID, and More

August 11, 2021
 The Latest from CDC: As we learn more about the Delta variant, CDC has updated its masking guidance for people who are vaccinated. Here is what you need to know:

Get Caught up on Routine Vaccinations During National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

August 11, 2021
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of receiving recommended vaccines throughout your life.

NIDILRR Webinar: Using the National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD) to Explore the Experience of Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Rural and Urban People with Disabilities

August 10, 2021
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 2:00-3:00 PM ET Webinar Registration closes September 3, 2021. Space is limited.

Back to Top