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Find resources for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and learn more about the upcoming June 2024 EJCC meeting.

The RRTC on Family Support will conduct research, training, technical assistance, and related activities on the family support of people with disabilities across the life course in order to improve the community living and participation, health and function, or employment outcomes of people with disabilities.

ACL is excited to share that today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services rule (Access Rule). The Access Rule will strengthen the home and community-based services (HCBS) that make community living possible for millions of people.

April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week. In honor of this important observance, the ACL-funded Community Care Corps is pleased to share a new online library of resources developed to help community organizations build successful volunteer programs.

Cooperative agreement grants awarded under this opportunity will support and promote the development and expansion of dementia-capable home and community-based service systems in states, communities, and tribes. The dementia-capable systems resulting from program activities are expected to provide quality, strengths-based, person-centered services and supports that help people living with dementia and their caregivers remain independent and safe in their communities.

Senior leadership at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released statements today marking the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers.

Today, as we celebrate National AT Awareness Day, we recognize the importance of AT devices and services in making community living a reality for millions across the country.

The DRRP on Mobile Applications For Use By People With Disabilities will conduct development and knowledge translation activities to facilitate the efficient development and distribution of mobile applications for use by people with disabilities.

In April, ACL observes National Financial Capability Month, which was created to raise awareness of the importance of financial literacy — and the need for financial education — for all Americans. Understanding how to manage money is crucial to financial independence for everyone. For many people with disabilities, increased ability to manage personal finances also can increase their independence and help them to participate fully in their communities.