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  1. ACL Awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Grants

    ACL Awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Grants Thu, 08/10/2023 - 12:00 ACL's  National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research  (NIDILRR) is announcing several 2023  Small Business Innovation Research …

  2. New Grants Awarded for Developing New Tools to Support Employment for People with Disabilities

    … of short video vignettes to promote the maximum level of independence for people with disabilities at work. The …

  3. National Center on Law and Elder Rights

    … legal assistance in areas of critical importance to their independence, health, and financial security. NCLER is a … Accessing public benefits essential to financial security, independence, and health; and Creating advanced directives … providers and advocates to help older persons maintain independence, live in their homes and communities, make …

  4. Renita Bundrage

    … the opportunities they have today. Renita is proud of her independence and her advocacy for herself and others.   … …

  5. Celebrating the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

    … at competitive wages – offers a direct pathway to greater independence and self-sufficiency for people with … basis of their disability, and maximize their choice and independence." Learn More about the ADA The ADA Basics:  … as the National Council on Disability ) released " Toward Independence: An Assessment of Federal Laws and Programs …

  6. Stacy Ellingen

    Stacy Ellingen Stacy Ellingen is a business owner, graphic designer, and disability advocate. She manages the Self-Determination Network, an online community for people with disabilities. Stacy is an active member of many communities and has had …

  7. History and Impact

    History and Impact ACL was created in 2012, bringing together the federal government’s work to help older adults and people with disabilities maintain their health and live in their communities.  While these two populations are very different in many …

  8. Celebrating the Anniversary of Olmstead vs L.C.

    Celebrating the Anniversary of Olmstead vs L.C. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 12:00 Twenty-three years ago today, we celebrated one of the most significant civil rights victories for people with disabilities. On June 22, 1999, the landmark Supreme Court decision in …

  9. Community Care Corps RFP for Innovative Models Using Volunteers for Assistance

    … with disabilities with non-medical care to maintain their independence. Community Care Corps will award 18-month … adults with disabilities with nonmedical care to maintain independence in the community. It is administered by the …

  10. New Field Initiated Projects Program Funding Opportunities

    New Field Initiated Projects Program Funding Opportunities Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:00 Two new funding opportunities from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research  (NIDILRR) at ACL have been announced for the Field …

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