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About the conference

Join the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) in Chicago, Illinois on October 11-13, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.

APRIL is excited to share more information about the upcoming APRIL Conference!

As the 30th Annual Conference, APRIL is thrilled to celebrate in Chicago, Illinois because of the common theme surrounding pearls.

Fri, 05/31/2024 - 12:00

Final Rule to Establish First-Ever Regulations for Adult Protective Services

Rule will improve quality and consistency of APS services across states
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 13:19
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BARRIER FREE FUTURES  
Bob Kafka, Host

Topic: Care Workers Recognition Month

Guest: Nicole Jorwic, Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns, Caring Across Generations

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Tue, 05/14/2024 - 12:17

The American Society on Aging's (ASA) Generations Now platform has released an ASA RISE article series featuring equity-related aging topics written by ASA RISE Fellows and others.

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:18
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Final Section 504 Rule will be a critical tool for fighting discrimination

Alison Barkoff

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:18
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Strategic planning isn't just about crafting long-range plans; it can also address other critical issues today, like governance challenges, staff conflicts, and other dilemmas. (4 minute read)

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Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:18
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Ever feel like nonprofit strategic planning is just another chore? Trust me, I get it. But here's the thing: it can be a game-changer for NEW nonprofit CEOs to launch their tenure. (3 minute read)

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Tue, 05/14/2024 - 10:18
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How to Get Everyone on Board: Align Your Staff, Board & Community

By Karen Eber Davis

Before my gluten-free days, I used a bread machine to make school lunches. Most mornings, we’d wake to the smell of fresh bread. On days when we forgot the yeast, it smelled like dawn smelled like burnt toast.

Failing to align your nonprofit is like skipping yeast when making bread. You combine the ingredients and hit start. Instead of your goal, you get a hot mess. You get:

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 10:18

Feeling overwhelmed? Escape the tactic trap & guide your nonprofit to new impact. Free resources included! (5:47) 

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Tue, 05/14/2024 - 10:18

The Southwest ADA Center invites you to participate in the "Plan & Prepare" Disaster Readiness and Resilience Clinic, hosted by the Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), the Houston Commission on Disabilities (HCOD), and the Houston Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD).

Sat, 05/04/2024 - 10:18
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