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ACL Policy Round Up: Accessible medical equipment, web accessibility, HCBS waitlists, and More

By Vicki Gottlich, Deputy Administrator for Policy and Evaluation

In this policy round up:

  • Input Needed
    • DOJ proposed rule on accessible medical diagnostic equipment under Title II of the ADA (Comments due 2/12)
    • HUD proposes “30-Day Notice” rule for nonpayment of rent (Comments due 1/30)
    • CMS issues proposed rule that would establish appeal rules for hospital observation status (Comments due 2/26)
  • Report on waiting lists for Medicaid HCBS services
Mon, 01/22/2024 - 13:18
Sun, 02/11/2024 - 23:18

APRIL & Kelly's Kitchen are Excited to Present...A Four-Course Series on the Intersection of Food Justice and Disability Justice

APRIL is excited to partner with Kelly's Kitchen to provide a four-course series on the intersection of food justice and disability justice. Kelly's Kitchen is a national non-profit organization based out of Charleston, South Carolina that promotes healthy nutrition in the whole community, with a focus on providing education on ways to access healthy food, explore employment possibilities in the food and beverage industry for people with disabilities, ensure food security, and learn healthy preparation techniques.

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:18
Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:20
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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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