Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners collaborate to lead Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). The campaign highlights how people with and without disabilities come together to form strong communities. It raises awareness of the inclusion and contributions of people with DD in all aspects of community life, and it's a time to explore the work we still need to do to remove barriers.
Tomorrow, we celebrate National Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Day and the vital role AT plays in the lives of people with disabilities and older adults. AT is any item, device, or piece of equipment used to maintain or improve the independence and function of people with disabilities and older adults.
FEMA is seeking feedback from whole community partners on the draft “Achieving Equitable Recovery: A Post-Disaster Guide for Local Officials.” An open comment period is now open and will end on Wednesday, March 15.
This guide supports local officials in their efforts to identify needs, establish critical partnerships, leverage new opportunities, conduct strategic public engagement, and make a strong case for funding in an equitable manner.
Through a cooperative agreement with the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS), ACL has launched a new center to improve support for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) who have mental health conditions.
This center will focus on capacity building by supporting state agencies with policy development, service design, and service coordination resources.
To scale and sustain health-related social needs services (HRSN) and support community providers, Medicaid-managed care organizations need predictable funding.
Many Area Agencies on Aging partner with a wide range of local community-based organizations to make evidence-based programs accessible to various populations in their communities.
Mark your calendars to join us on May 11 for the 6th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium!
This free, all-day, virtual event will feature an engaging plenary, informative sessions, and a diverse array of topics addressing the most pressing mental health needs in older adults.
