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Older Americans Month 2024 Theme: Powered by Connection

Every year, ACL leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM) in May. The theme for 2024 is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. We will explore the vital role that connectedness plays in supporting independence and aging in place by combatting isolation, loneliness, and other issues.  
 
To help you plan for OAM, here are some ideas for how you can participate.
    Thu, 01/18/2024 - 09:00
    Wed, 01/31/2024 - 13:18
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    New Funding Opportunity for Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II

    Deadline to apply is March 5, 2024.

    Tue, 01/16/2024 - 15:00
    Mon, 03/04/2024 - 23:00
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    Looking for Peer Mentoring?

    The IL-NET T&TA Center and the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is Offering Peer-to-Peer Mentoring.

    IACC Request for Public Comments on Co-Occurring Conditions in Autism

    The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), a federal advisory committee that coordinates federal efforts and provides advice to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on issues related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is seeking public comments to assist the committee in identifying priorities related to physical health, mental health, and other related conditions that commonly co-occur with autism.

    Fri, 01/12/2024 - 14:30
    Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:01
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    ACL’s Updated Plan for Making Research Available to the Public

    ACL’s Public Access Plan details requirements for making information generated by ACL-funded research more available to the public.

    Fri, 01/12/2024 - 10:00
    Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:00
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    OMB Releases Digital Accessibility Guidance

    he Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released updated guidance requiring federal agencies to improve their digital accessibility for people with disabilities. Nearly half of the most popular federal government websites are not fully accessible, which prevents access to critical services and information for millions of Americans.The changes outlined in the guidance memo include:
      Tue, 01/09/2024 - 13:18
      Tue, 01/30/2024 - 18:18
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      Rural-Urban Disparities in Health Care in Medicare

      According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, rural residents are older and in poorer health than urban residents.

      Tue, 01/09/2024 - 09:18
      Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:18
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      Home and Community-Based Services in Diverse Communities

      Diverse communities face a number of barriers to accessing home and community-based services (HCBS), ranging from lack of awareness to cultural barriers to workforce shortages.

      Tue, 01/09/2024 - 09:18
      Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:18
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