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APRIL's Call for Proposals for the 2024 Annual Conference Extended to August 16th

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.

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 08:18
Sun, 06/30/2024 - 12:00

CIL Program Performance Report (PPR) Reporting and Guidance from OILP

Staff at the Office of Independent Living Programs (OILP) have been reviewing CIL PPRs and have returned several for minor revisions.

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 12:20
Fri, 05/31/2024 - 12:18

Generational Risk: How to Know Someone Older (or Younger) Than You

By Melanie Lockwood Herman

Have you ever been on the receiving end of a colleague’s frustration about a co-worker? When you’re at your wit’s end, expressing exasperation to another human doesn’t make you better, but it may make you feel better. I’ve noticed that venting has evolved from frustration about missed deadlines, late arrivals to meetings and other complaints of yesteryear. Today, I’m far more likely to hear a vent wrapped in a generation"al stereotype. One trusted colleague frequently punctuates her vents with a single word: “Millennials!”

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 13:45
Tue, 06/18/2024 - 12:19

CIL Combined Annual Report Released for Program Years 2020 and 2021

The CIL Annual Report for Program Years 2020 and 2021 is available on ACL’s website under More Information & Resources and then subheading of Ann

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 11:45
Fri, 05/31/2024 - 12:18
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OILP Welcomes Ayishetu Mamudu

Join ACL in welcoming Ayishetu Mamudu (Ayishetu.Mamudu@acl.hhs.gov). Ayisha is a program officer that will be assigned Regions III and VIII at a future date for the Office of Independent Living Programs under the Administration on Disabilities. While new to federal service, she is not new to disability rights – she has more than 15 years of professional experience in the field.

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 11:17
Fri, 05/31/2024 - 12:18
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ACL Expands DIAL to Include Self-Service Features

ACL’s Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) launched in September a new tool to help people with disabilities find local services and resources to support community living.

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:23
Thu, 05/30/2024 - 18:51
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Update from ACL on National Center for Diversity, Equity, and Intersectionality

The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality is a coalition of professionals, individuals with disabilities, and family members of individuals with disabilities; this coalition aims to identify and reduce life-limiting inequities in healthcare, community living, and justice for people with disabilities. More information and resources are available for CILs, SILCs and DSEs at 

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:23
Sun, 06/30/2024 - 18:51

ACL Update: OILP is Seeking Success Stories

The Office of Independent Living Programs wants to highlight examples of the amazing work of their CIL and ILS colleagues!

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:23
Thu, 05/30/2024 - 18:51

2024 Rural Community Innovations: Transportation Planning Grant

The purpose of the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)’s planning grant is to offer funding (up to $35,000) for rural communities, including tribes, to develop a transportation plan that addresses accessibility and equity. Planning activities will identify transportation barriers, consider current and future community needs, actively engage older adults and people with disabilities in the process, and create or strengthen multi-sector collaborative partnerships.

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:17
Fri, 05/31/2024 - 12:18
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ACL Now Seeking Partnerships around Disasters in Mid-West States

ACL is looking for CILs in mid-west states who are engaging in collaborative partnerships (aging, emergency management, housing, public health and health) around disaster and other emergency management issues.  ACL and FEMA will be working together throughout 2024 to raise awareness to issues important to people with disabilities and older adults during disaster.

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 10:17
Fri, 05/31/2024 - 12:18
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