Proposals Due March 17

Webinar date: Thursday, March 10, 2 – 3 PM ETRegister for this webinar Hosted by ACL's elder justice resource centers: 

Join the ACL National Falls Prevention and CDSME Resource Centers (operated by the National Council on Aging) for a four-part webinar series that aims to raise awareness about the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the implementation of evidence-based programs, discuss avenues for sustaining and reimbursing CHWs, and highlight how CHWs can help organizations reach diverse populations and address social determinants of health factors. 

Every May, ACL leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). In 2022, ACL will be focusing on aging in place – how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible. The 2022 theme is Age My Way, an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities.

Wednesday, February 23, at 2 pm ETRegister for the call.

The National Paralysis Resource Center (operated by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation) is announcing a virtual three-part series that equips healthcare professionals who directly serve wheelchair users with sets of 1-5 minute mindfulness and yoga techniques (capsules) to foster resilience in the body, breath and mind.

The Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice (CYVYC) has launched a new website! CYVYC is a national youth resource center on alternatives to guardianship. It promotes the use of alternatives to guardianship nationally through research, self-advocacy, outreach, coalition building and education.  The new website features:

ACL is pleased to announce Jill Jacobs as the Commissioner of ACL’s Administration on Disabilities. 

The National Paralysis Resource Center (operated by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation) recently launched a virtual support group program for people living with paralysis and their family members or caregivers.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes action to improve the clarity and accessibility of visual Emergency Alert System messages to the public, particularly to people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. See the full call for comment details in the Federal Register notice.