Tuesday, February 25, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Register This webinar will cover common and less common sources of funding for APS. It is hosted by ACL's Adult Protective Services Technical Assistance Resource Center (APS TARC). Speakers:

Winter is upon us. While some may enjoy the colder climates, others may start withdrawing from activities and disconnecting from family and friends. Those who suffer from seasonal depression will face an even harder battle as they withdraw until springtime returns. The decline of outdoor activities, followed by a lack of social interaction during the winter months, could easily lead you to feel isolated and lonely.

Register now for an informational webinar on Wednesday, February 12 at 11 am ET.

Webinar Date: February 13, 2020, 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST The first webinar will be on Thursday, February 13. The webinar will be hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and l include an overview of HHS-funded transportation programs and opportunities for collaboration. Register for this webinar.

I recently visited Bay Aging in Urbanna, Virginia, to learn more about their current work and receive an update on their Veteran Directed Care (VDC) program.

Register for the webinar on Wednesday, February 26 at 3:000 - 4:30 pm ET.

A new grant opportunity from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has been announced.

March is National Nutrition Month® and ACL needs your help to celebrate. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting how you make your mark, one bite at a time through the Congregate Nutrition Program.    You, the congregate program, and all of its participants are vital to the community:

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has announced a new initiative to identify and evaluate potential solutions to improve employment outcomes for young adults ages 14 to 24 who apply for or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). ODEP is soliciting proposals from subject matter experts for innovative and evidence-based actions – including legislative, regulatory, and policy changes – that can increase labor force participation and economic success among this population.