Earlier this month, the United States Senate unanimously adopted a resolution declaring today National Assistive Technology Awareness Day.

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Researc

ACL recently released a new funding opportunity for the aging services network.  This opportunity supports systematic testing and

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued updated guidance to State Medicaid Directors on implementing activities associated with the home and community-based services (HCBS) regulation. This guidance, issued as a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), provides clarification on the “heightened scrutiny” process, which allows states to provide evidence to CMS demonstrating that a setting does not have the qualities of an institution, but does have the qualities of a home and community-based setting. View the guidance and see more information:

A new issue brief from the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnerships at the George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health describes the pressing legal needs facing older adults, and ways that partnerships between clinical settings and legal assistance providers can address social determinants of health, preserve independen

During the week of March 25-29, 2019, ACL is encouraging senior community locations/meal sites funded by Title IIIC of Older Americans’ Act to showcase your best looking plate. The Twitter Hashtag to use is #bestlookingplate. 

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Researc

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is now accepting grant application

Learn more and apply for this grant. ACL’s new Legal Assistance Enhancement Program (LAEP) will support legal assistance enhancements and innovations in four key areas:

New materials to help you celebrate Older Americans Month (OAM) 2019 are now available at