ACL is pleased to announce new Lifespan Respite Care State Program Enhancement Grant awards to 10 states. The cooperative agreements will provide a total of approximately $11 million over five years.

The NIDILRR-funded Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) recently published two opioid use factsheets for people with burn injuries and spinal cord injuries (SCI).

July is Disability Pride Month. As we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we reaffirm our commitment to supporting high-quality inclusive early childhood programs and practices for children with disabilities and their families.

ACL recently awarded a cooperative agreement to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to implement the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC). The NPRC will continue its work to improve the health and quality of life for individuals living with paralysis of all ages, their families, and their support system by raising awareness of and facilitating access to a broad range of services relevant to individuals with paralysis during the next five years.

Published by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy CIE Funding Opportunities Fact Sheet

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released a public notice seeking nominations for membership on the Communications Equity and Diversity Council (

ACL is pleased to announce the first round of 2021 awards for its state and community Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI). The 11 newly awarded, three-year cooperative agreements are with one state and 10 community organizations for a total of $10,618,781. The grantee programs are located in nine states and one territory across the nation.

From the Network: 30 Years of Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities New book developed under ACL grant illustrates the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act

**Application Deadline: July 15, 2021** Join the leadership team of ACL’s Administration on Disabilities. We are looking for a seasoned senior leader to serve as the Director of the Office of Independent Living Programs.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is pleased to announce the position of ACL Program Manager, serving as the Director of the Office of Independent Living Programs (OILP) in the Administration on Disabilities (AOD) is open for receiving applications. Interested individuals may apply to one or both of the vacancy announcements listed below, based on eligibility. Position Title: ACL Program Manager, Director of the Office of Independent Living Programs Pay Plan-Series-Grade: GS-301-15