Impact of the ADA: A Guest Blog by Ed Ahern Fri, 07/26/2024 - 12:00 Ed Ahern, Team Leader, Office of Independent Living Programs The principles of integration and inclusion enumerated in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are at the heart of …
Older Veteran Behavioral Health Resource Inventory: New VA Resource Aims to Address Unique Needs of Veterans Mon, 07/16/2018 - 12:00 The Older Veteran Behavioral Health Resource Inventory provides an overview of resources for health and social service …
Heat Advisory: Staying Safe in Extreme Heat Thu, 07/18/2019 - 12:00 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 …
Accessible Scales Stepping on a scale and getting your weight is a regular part of many doctor or hospital visits. However, most scales are designed for use while standing and cannot be used by many wheelchair users and others with mobility concerns. As a …
Program Evaluations and Reports ACL strives to evaluate programs in an integrated manner. Consistent with the ACL Evaluation Policy , ACL Evaluation Plan , and the ACL Office of Performance and Evaluation Strategic Vision , ACL supports rigorous, …
Independent Evaluation Information Fact Sheet Developmental Disabilities Program Independent Evaluation Project (DDPIE) September 30, 2009 What is the Developmental Disabilities Program Independent Evaluation (DDPIE) Project? The DDPIE project is an …
Policy Round Up: Accessible medical equipment, web accessibility, HCBS waitlists, and more Mon, 01/22/2024 - 12:00 In this policy round up: Input Needed DOJ proposed rule on accessible medical diagnostic equipment under Title II of the ADA (Comments due …
Assessment & Diagnosis Featured Resource Trauma Assessment in Youth and Adults With IDD (Video) On this page, you will find emerging and best practices for appropriate, accurate diagnosis and assessment to inform services and supports for individuals …
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 …
Connection in Every Bite: Celebrating Community, Belonging, and the Senior Nutrition Program Fri, 03/22/2024 - 12:00 Keri Lipperini, Director, ACL’s Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs Good nutrition — balanced meals, enough food, and the …
