The purpose of the Switzer Research Fellowship Program is to build research capacity by providing support to highly qualified individuals — including individuals with disabilities — to conduct research on rehabilitation, independent living, and other experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities.

Through its Specialized Aging Support program, the Arc Jacksonville launched services in support of its community, including an interactive day center for those living with and at high risk of dementia, caregiver support and education, and trainings focused on I/DD and dementia. This program has established a more dementia-capable workforce that is equipped for this next phase of life for many individuals living with I/DD.

The next meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council is November 13. The meeting will be virtual and open to the public. Registration is not required to attend.

Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers.

This webinar will include an OAA final rule overview, discussion of new sub-regulatory guidance, and a summary and resources. Of special interest in this installment of the Back-to-Basics series, the webinar will help ensure that your organization knows what to watch for in these key areas: requirements for contracts and commercial relationships, conflicts of interest provisions, policies and procedures requirements.

The purpose of the federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting federal research or research and development needs, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation.

The purpose of the FIPs program is to generate new knowledge through research or to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technologies to maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family/caregiver support, and economic and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities, especially people with the greatest support needs.

Free NCAPPS technical assistance is currently available through the end of August 2025. To apply for technical assistance, states must complete and submit the online application form. States that submit applications by the end of the day on December 31, 2024, will receive priority review. Applications submitted after this date will be considered based on remaining available funding.

Join us for the State Plan on Aging Guidance Update and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Overview webinar, which is designed to advance the policy goals of the Older Americans Act (OAA). These goals include equity in service delivery, advocacy on behalf of older adults and family caregivers, appropriate stewardship of funds, and efficient administration and oversight of these public programs.

ARRT grants are intended to increase the number of high-quality disability and rehabilitation researchers. Grants are made to institutions of higher education to provide research training to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees. The researcher trained by these grants will improve the community living and participation, employment, and health and function outcomes for people with disabilities.