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New Research Grant Opportunity: Technologies to Enhance Independence and Community Living for People with Cognitive Impairments

May 17, 2019
A new grant opportunity from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Livin

ACL Announces 2019 CDSME and Falls Prevention Grantee Cohorts

May 14, 2019
ACL is pleased to announce the 2019 cohorts of Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) and Falls Prevention grantees. The project period for these grants is May 1, 2019 – April 30, 2022. The new CDSME grantees will reach an estimated 20,000 participants through evidence-based CDSME and self-management support programs. The cooperative agreements are intended to increase the number of CDSME program participants, while concurrently enhancing the sustainability of these proven programs in the aging and disability network.

New Data Stories on Older Americans Act Programs

May 13, 2019
Several new data stories about Older Americans Act programs are now available on the 

Funding Opportunity: Small Business Innovation Research Program

May 10, 2019
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Researc

Update to the Administration for Community Living's Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

May 10, 2019
  On May 9, 2019, ACL published an update to the agency's Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority in the Federal Register to reflect a reorganization of ACL, which took effect on May 2, 2019, and will be implemented by early August 2019.

ASA Robertson Testified at Senate Hearing on OAA Today

May 8, 2019

Watch: ASA Robertson Testifying at Senate Hearing on OAA

May 7, 2019
Tomorrow, May 8, at 2:30pm ET, ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Lance Robertson will be testifying on before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. The hearing is titled "The Older Americans Act: Protecting and Supporting Seniors as they Age." His testimony will focus on the Act and reauthorization.

New Research Brief: ACL Supports for Family Caregivers Across the Lifespan

May 6, 2019
A new research brief is now available on the AGID (Aging Integrated Database) website. Research Brief: Administration for Community Living Supports for Family Caregivers Across the Lifespan This research brief serves as an introduction to the National Family Caregiver Support Program and related programs administered by ACL that provide support to caregivers of older adults, as well as caregivers of persons with disabilities.

Presidential Proclamation on National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Recognizes HHS Inclusive Program Model

May 3, 2019
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Led by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCSFN), it encourages all Americans to be and stay active, and emphasizes the many benefits that we get by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Presidential Proclamation on National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Recognizes HHS Inclusive Program Model

May 3, 2019
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Led by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCSFN), it encourages all Americans to be and stay active, and emphasizes the many benefits that we get by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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