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1. Kicking Off OAM 2023

   Kicking Off OAM 2023 Mon, 05/01/2023 - 12:00 Today marks the start of Older Americans Month (OAM) – a chance to celebrate the contributions older adults make to our lives and our communities. This month is also an occasion to highlight important trends, …

2. ACL Awards Grant to Establish National Volunteer Care Corps

   … with non-medical care in order to maintain their independence.  This initiative will create an inclusive …

3. New Resource: Discharge Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

   … Explains the CMIST (Communication, Maintaining Health, Independence, Services and Support, Transportation) …

4. CMS Publishes FAQS concerning Medicaid Beneficiaries in HCBS who Exhibit Unsafe Wandering Behavior

   … settings receiving HCBS funding to facilitate beneficiary independence and decision-making in defining desired …

5. What's New

   … Accessibility Needs — Smart home technologies can increase independence for older adults and people with disabilities, …

6. Policy Round-Up: Census Disability Questions, Medicare Rx Payment Plan, FLSA Classification Rule, and More

   Policy Round-Up: Census Disability Questions, Medicare Rx Payment Plan, FLSA Classification Rule, and More Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:00 In this Policy Round-Up: Response from the Census Bureau regarding proposed changes to disability questions. Input needed: …

7. Increasing Opportunities for Integrated Employment: Lessons from Indiana

   Increasing Opportunities for Integrated Employment: Lessons from Indiana Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:00 Annette Shea, Administration for Community Living Program Specialist Home and community-based services (HCBS) provide opportunities for individuals with …

8. Partners for Accessible, Affordable Housing AND Supportive Services

   … achieve housing stability, live with dignity and independence in the community, and avoid homelessness and …

9. Apply for NIDILRR's FIP Program: Minority-Serving Institutions

   Apply for NIDILRR's FIP Program: Minority-Serving Institutions Thu, 12/26/2024 - 12:00 Applications due Monday, March 17, 2025 ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing new funding …

10. Administration for Community Living and Federal Partners Announce Two New Resources to Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities 

    … of community living. It offers a direct pathway to greater independence and self-sufficiency for youth and adults with …