The DD Act Programs at Work in Tennessee Tue, 01/29/2019 - 12:00 The Tennessee Developmental Disabilities Network Left to right: Bruce Keisling of the Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities, Elise McMillan of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Lance …
… can result in hospitalization and loss of mobility and independence. People aging with disabilities also experience … can result in hospitalization and loss of mobility and independence. People aging with disabilities also experience …
Long-Term Care Residents Have Financial Rights Fri, 04/29/2022 - 12:00 Beverley Laubert, National Ombudsman Program Coordinator This month we celebrate National Financial Literacy Month and National Financial Capability Month. Financial planning and …
Announcing the 2020 NIDILRR Grantees Fri, 10/02/2020 - 12:00 The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has funded 71 new projects in fiscal year 2020, ranging from six-months long Small …
… of allied professionals to maximize client safety and independence. Learn more about ACL's ongoing efforts to … of allied professionals to maximize client safety and independence. Learn more about ACL's ongoing efforts to …
A Message from Kathy Greenlee Mon, 07/11/2016 - 12:00 A message from Kathy Greenlee to our colleagues in the aging and disability networks Dear colleagues, Earlier today, I shared the news with my staff that I will be leaving ACL at the end of July. Edwin …
… manage chronic disease, support employment and economic independence, reduce social isolation, and address other … and securing benefits, services and supports that maximize independence and functioning. Their reach into homes also … manage chronic disease, support employment and economic independence, reduce social isolation, and address other …
ACL Profiles in Integrated Employment Blog Series ACL Profiles in Integrated Employment Blog Series Home and community-based services (HCBS) provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities and older adults to receive services in their own home or …
Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs Studies have shown that participation in evidence-based community falls prevention programs can improve confidence, decrease fear of falling, and result in fewer falls and fall-related injuries. Evidence-based …
… falls and the risk of falling in order to safeguard their independence. Grantees are tasked with developing or … falls and the risk of falling in order to safeguard their independence. Grantees are tasked with developing or …