The Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Disabilities is recruiting engagement and leadership opportunities for youth and young adults ages 12-26 who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. These opportunities will allow members to grow, build relationships, and impact national work, while receiving a stipend for their time and work.

In observance of Brain Injury Awareness Month, please join ACL for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Partners Day.

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by Michelle Diament

Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries receive too little each month to reasonably afford apartment rent in any housing market across the nation, a new report shows.

Nationally, the average rent for a basic studio or one-bedroom apartment exceeds the average SSI payment of $983 per month.

Even in the cheapest rental market in the country — Dallas County, Mo. — rent for either a one-bedroom or efficiency would require 64% of a person’s monthly SSI payment.

Experiencing the short- and long-term impact of a disaster can be devastating for anyone.  We know this is especially true for people with disabilities, older adults, and their families.  For decades, Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and State Independent Living Councils (SILCs) have made significant contributions in assisting these individuals prepare for and navigate the upheavals and threats to their health, independence, and community living that occur before, during, and following such events. 

Ensuring that all older adults who live in nursing homes are supported, nurtured and empowered requires a collective focus on care improvement from clinicians, staff, family caregivers and residents themselves. At the same time, nursing home staff need training and support to provide the best possible care.

Here are resources to enhance the nursing home workforce and elevate age-friendly care provided to residents