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Reports to Congress and the President

The following reports to Congress and the President are produced in accordance with the laws that authorize ACL programs.

Administration on Aging

Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Assistive Technology Act Programs 

Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC)

National Institute for Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)

State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

The President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID)

Annual Public Reports on Conferences

FY 2020

Center for Integrated Programs/Office for Healthcare Information Counseling

2020 SMP/SHIP Conference

Dates: 7/21/2020-7/23/2020

Venue, City, State or Country: Virtual



How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The purpose of the SMP/SHIP conference is to assist, support and inform SHIP and SMP grantees nationwide. The meeting will offer an opportunity to review core values and practices that define the programs, and also hone new skills to help strengthen the SHIP and SMP programs. ACL’s goal is to provide SHIP and SMP programs with an opportunity to learn and explore new ways to enhance their programs and our agenda is arranged to meet the needs of both programs.

Total Estimated Cost: $129,053



Total Attendees: 390

Total Feds on Travel: 0

ACL only: 0

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 0

FY 2019

Administration on Disabilities/Office of Program Support

2019 National Disability Rights Network Protection and Advocacy (P&A)/Client Assistance Program (CAP) Annual Conference

Dates: 6/03/2019 - 6/06/2019

Venue, City, State or Country: Marriott Hotel, Baltimore, MD

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The Administration on Disabilities (AoD) is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are able to fully participate in and contribute to all aspects of community life in the United States and its territories.

 

Total Estimated Cost: $280,000.00

Total Attendees: 624

Total Feds on Travel: 39

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 532

Center for Integrated Programs/Office for Healthcare Information Counseling

2019 SMP/SHIP Conference

Dates: 7/22/2019-7/25/2019

Venue, City, State or Country: Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The purpose of the SMP/SHIP conference is to assist, support and inform SHIP and SMP grantees nationwide. The meeting will offer an opportunity to review core values and practices that define the programs, and also hone new skills to help strengthen the SHIP and SMP programs. ACL’s goal is to provide SHIP and SMP programs with an opportunity to learn and explore new ways to enhance their programs and our agenda is arranged to meet the needs of both programs.

Total Estimated Cost: $ 154,067.06

Total Attendees: 269

Total Feds on Travel: 20

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 249

Administration on Aging/Office of American Indian, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs

2019 Title VI Grantee National Conference

Dates: 8/12/2019 - 8/16/2019

Venue, City, State or Country: Marriott Center City, Minneapolis, MN

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The Older Americans Act (OAA) requires the Director of OAIANNHP to “develop and provide technical assistance and training programs to grantees under Title VI.”  The OAA also requires the Assistant Secretary for Aging to “consult and coordinate with recipients of grants under Title VI in the development of Federal goals, regulations, program instructions, and policies under this Act.”  This conference fulfills both the training and tribal consultation requirements of the OAA.  The consultation also provides Tribes with the opportunity to discuss the needs of the disabled population in Indian Country to the Administrator or Deputy Administrator for Community Living, thereby expanding the level of knowledge at ACL about the tribal disabled population.



Total Estimated Cost: $ 258,522

Total Attendees: 363

Total Feds on Travel: 13

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 33

 

FY 2018

Administration on Disabilities/Office of Program Support

2018 National Disability Rights Network Protection and Advocacy (P&A)/Client Assistance Program (CAP) Annual Conference

Dates: 6/18/2018-6/21/2018

Venue, City, State or Country: Marriott Hotel, Baltimore, MD

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The Administration on Disabilities (AoD) is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are able to fully participate in and contribute to all aspects of community life in the United States and its territories.

Total Estimated Cost: $277,500

Total Attendees: 570

Total Feds on Travel: 15

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 38

Center for Integrated Programs/Office for Healthcare Information Counseling

2018 SMP/SHIP Conference

Dates: 8/20/2018-8/23/2018

Venue, City, State or Country: Westin, Chicago, IL

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The purpose of the SMP/SHIP conference is to assist, support and inform SHIP and SMP grantees nationwide. The meeting will offer an opportunity to review core values and practices that define the programs, and also hone new skills to help strengthen the SHIP and SMP programs. ACL’s goal is to provide SHIP and SMP programs with an opportunity to learn and explore new ways to enhance their programs and our agenda is arranged to meet the needs of both programs.

Total Estimated Cost: $163,257

Total Attendees: 269

Total Feds on Travel: 20

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 249

Administration on Aging/Office of American Indian, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs

Title VI Grantee National Conference

Dates: 9/13/2018-9/16/2018

Venue, City, State or Country: Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The Older Americans Act (OAA) requires the Director of OAIANNHP to “develop and provide technical assistance and training programs to grantees under Title VI.”  The OAA also requires the Assistant Secretary for Aging to “consult and coordinate with recipients of grants under Title VI in the development of Federal goals, regulations, program instructions, and policies under this Act.”  This conference fulfills both the training and tribal consultation requirements of the OAA.  The consultation also provides Tribes with the opportunity to discuss the needs of the disabled population in Indian Country to the Administrator or Deputy Administrator for Community Living, thereby expanding the level of knowledge at ACL about the tribal disabled population.



Total Estimated Cost: $ 263,862.95

Total Attendees: 296

Total Feds on Travel: 7

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 34

FY 2017

Administration on Disabilities/Office of Program Support:

2017 National Disability Rights Network Protection and Advocacy (P&A)/Client Assistance Program (CAP) Annual Conference

Dates: 6/11/2017-06/15/2017

Venue, City, State or Country: Marriott Hotel, Baltimore, MD

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The Administration on Disabilities (AoD) is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are able to fully participate in and contribute to all aspects of community life in the United States and its territories.

Total Estimated Cost: $224,475

Total Attendees: 437

Total Feds on Travel: 0

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 55

Center for Integrated Programs/Office for Healthcare Information Counseling:

2017 SMP/SHIP Conference

Dates: 7/10/2017-7/13/2017

Venue, City, State or Country: Hilton Austin, Austin TX

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The purpose of the SMP/SHIP conference is to assist, support and inform SHIP and SMP grantees nationwide. The meeting will offer an opportunity to review core values and practices that define the programs, and also hone new skills to help strengthen the SHIP and SMP programs. ACL’s goal is to provide SHIP and SMP programs with an opportunity to learn and explore new ways to enhance their programs and our agenda is arranged to meet the needs of both programs.

Total Estimated Cost: $141,555

Total Attendees: 279

Total Feds on Travel: 13

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 0

Administration on Aging/Office of American Indian, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs:

Title VI Grantee National Conference

Dates: 9/12/2017-9/15/2017

Venue, City, State or Country: Mystic Lake Hotel, Prior Lake, MN

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The Older Americans Act (OAA) requires the Director of OAIANNHP to “develop and provide technical assistance and training programs to grantees under Title VI.” The OAA also requires the Assistant Secretary for Aging to “consult and coordinate with recipients of grants under Title VI in the development of federal goals, regulations, program instructions, and policies under this Act.” This conference fulfills both the training and tribal consultation requirements of the OAA. The consultation also provides Tribes with the opportunity to address the needs of the disabled population in Indian Country to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for Community Living, thereby expanding the level of knowledge at ACL about the tribal disabled population.

Total Estimated Cost: $263,281

Total Attendees: 252

Total Feds on Travel: 17

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 25

FY 2016

Office of Program Support

2016 National Disability Rights Network Protection and Advocacy (P&A)/Client Assistance Program (CAP) Annual Conference

Dates: 6/12–16/2016

Venue, City, State or Country: Marriott Hotel, Baltimore, MD 

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are able to fully participate in and contribute to all aspects of community life in the United States and its territories.

Total Estimated Cost: $180,459.64

Total Attendees: 435

Total Feds on Travel: 0

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 76

Administration on Aging/Office of American Indian, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs

Title VI Grantee National Conference

Dates: 8/8–11/2016

Venue, City, State or Country: Curtis Hotel, Denver, CO

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The Older Americans Act (OAA) requires the Director of OAIANNHP to “develop and provide technical assistance and training programs to grantees under Title VI.” The OAA also requires the Assistant Secretary for Aging to “consult and coordinate with recipients of grants under Title VI in the development of Federal goals, regulations, program instructions, and policies under this Act.” This conference fulfills both the training and tribal consultation requirements of the OAA. The consultation also provides Tribes with the opportunity to address the needs of the disabled population in Indian Country to the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for Community Living, thereby expanding the level of knowledge at ACL about the tribal disabled population.

Total Estimated Cost: $199,219.64

Total Attendees: 224

Total Feds on Travel: 12

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 25

FY 2015

Office of Program Support

2015 National Disability Rights Network Protection and Advocacy (P&A)/Client Assistance Program (CAP) Annual Conference

Dates: 6/1–4/2015

Venue, City, State or Country: JW Marriott Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana 

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are able to fully participate in and contribute to all aspects of community life in the United States and its territories.

Total Estimated Cost: $118,047

Total Attendees: 488

Total Feds on Travel: 8

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 288

2015 UCEDD Leadership Institute University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Dates: 6/12–17/2015

Venue, City, State or Country: Renaissance Hotel, Newark, DE

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities(UCEDD) operate in  complex environment made up of institutions of higher education, community service and support organizations, state and regional governments and families and self-advocates.  Network discussions have raised concerns about the need for the next generation of UCEDD leaders.  The past five years have seen numerous UCEDD directors retire or leave their positions. AIDD has been working with Administration of University Centers on Developmental Disabilities (AUCD) and the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities (NLCDD) to prepare the UCEDD network for this transition through a coordinated effort to develop the next generation of UCEDD leaders.  To support this effort, AUCD's technical assistance contract with AIDD includes funds for an annual leadership institute for UCEDD personnel.

Total Estimated Cost: $ 121,090

Total Attendees: 25

Total Feds on Travel: 0

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 25

Administration on Aging/Office of American Indian, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs

Title VI Grantee National Conference

Dates: 8/10–13/2015

Venue, City, State or Country: Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC

How the Conference Advanced the Mission of the Agency: The conference advanced ACL’s mission in two ways. First, Older Americans Act. Sec. 201 (c)(3)(H) compels the Director of the Office for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Programs to “develop and provide technical assistance and training programs to grantees under Title VI.” The 2015 Title VI conference provides three days of training and technical assistance opportunities to Title VI grantees. Second, Older Americans Act Sec. 203A requires the Assistant Secretary for Aging to “consult and coordinate with recipients of grants under Title VI in the development of Federal goals, regulations, program instructions, and policies under this Act.” The 2015 Title VI conference featured a half-day tribal consultation session that fulfilled this component of the Older Americans Act.

Total Estimated Cost: $ 205,484.10

Total Attendees: 237

Total Feds on Travel: 8

Total Non-Feds on Travel: 21

 


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