The role of unpaid or family caregiver is one that an estimated 11 million Americans have assumed in support of more than 6 million individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). That number is projected to triple by 2050.

ACL is pleased to announce the 2022 cohorts of CDSME and Falls Prevention grantees. The project period for these grants is May 1, 2022– April 30, 2025.  The new CDSME grantees will reach an estimated 14,000 older adults and adults with disabilities through evidence-based CDSME and support programs. These grantees will help communities develop or expand, deliver, and sustain evidence-based CDSME and support programs for older adults and adults with disabilities, particularly those in underserved populations or geographic areas. 

Wednesday, June 15, 1:00pm ETRegister for this virtual event  On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), June 15th, get the latest data and resources you can use to promote elder justice all year long. 

Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 1:30-3:00 PM ET WEBINAR REGISTRATION After the Public Health Emergency: Changes to Home and Community-Based Services and Delivery Methods will cover: 

Thursday, May 12 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET

ACL Partners with Administration for Children and Families (ACF) on Virtual Site Visit for Older Americans Month Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 1:30 PM ET REGISTER

Self Advocates Becoming Empowered and ACL's Administration on Disabilities are pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) Award Fellows.  Six Fellows were chosen based on the policy or leadership project they wanted to do to help the self advocacy movement. Fellows are listed below with their hometown, host organization, and project summary. 

Thursday, May 12, 2022, 1:00-2:00 PM ET REGISTER 

ACL’s National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) released a report,

Nominations close this Friday, May 6th, for The John A. Hartford Foundation 2022 Business Innovation Award.