Since its passage 29 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped the United States become a healthier and more inclusive nation by increasing access and equality for our largest minority group: people with disabilities.

What a great day at ACL! We just finished a full day of back-to-back meetings with executive directors from Centers for Independent Living, State Independent Living Councils, and state designated entities from as far away as Washington state and as close by as Maryland (and many, many states in between). And before the week is out, ACL leadership and staff will have met with independent living program leaders from more than half the states in our nation. 

ACL, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

A large part of the United States will be experiencing extreme heat conditions (high heat and humidity with the temperatures above 90 degrees for several days) in the coming days and weeks.  Take steps to prepare and stay safe. Extreme heat can be dangerous for all, but especially for older adults and people with chronic conditions. Here are some tips for coping with extreme heat from Ready.gov.

ACL has released a data profile using data from the Caregiver Outcome Evaluation Study of the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP).

ACL's National Paralysis Resource Center (operated by the Christ

Musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis are the leading cause of disability and chronic pain in the United States. Historically, clinicians have prescribed opioids to people experiencing severe and chronic arthritis pain with the goal of improving physical function, participation in daily activities, and quality of life. 

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Researc

A new grant opportunity from the Administration on Disabilities and the Administration on Aging at ACL has been announced.