ACL is excited to share that today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services rule (Access Rule). The Access Rule will strengthen the home and community-based services (HCBS) that make community living possible for millions of people.

Cooperative agreement grants awarded under this opportunity will support and promote the development and expansion of dementia-capable home and community-based service systems in states, communities, and tribes. The dementia-capable systems resulting from program activities are expected to provide quality, strengths-based, person-centered services and supports that help people living with dementia and their caregivers remain independent and safe in their communities.

During the webinar, the American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) will discuss the critical role housing plays in supporting social connections and how organizations can partner with housing communities to promote social engagement. Attendees will also hear from Front Porch and Our Stomping Ground on best practices to promote connection and inclusivity for all populations through housing.

Join ACL’s Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center and the Bipartisan Policy Center for an insightful webinar addressing the critical issue of the direct care workforce shortage, current policy initiatives, and solutions to address it.

Senior leadership at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released statements today marking the one-year anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers.

As you work to provide services and supports to older adults and people with disabilities, ACL and the FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) invite you to participate in a listening session to better understand how these reforms will impact your communities.

The DRRP on Mobile Applications For Use By People With Disabilities will conduct development and knowledge translation activities to facilitate the efficient development and distribution of mobile applications for use by people with disabilities.

Given the importance of elevating innovative approaches to help older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers stay engaged and connected, Commit to Connect and engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults are again joining forces to co-host the National Summit to Increase Social Connections.

Today kicks off the National Council on Aging (NCOA) Boost Your Budget® Week, an annual campaign to educate low-income older adults about these money-saving benefits. From April 15-19, 2024, you can join the effort to build awareness and help older adults find ways to save.

This national webinar – the first hosted by the Grassroots Project – provides an opportunity to hear from advocates about the steps they took to find their disability advocacy community, the challenges they faced, tips for success, and strategies for maintaining a sense of connection in their advocacy work.