News & Announcements

New Supplemental Disaster Funding Assistance Awarded to Puerto Rico

ACL is pleased to announce that it is making a supplemental disaster funding assistance grant available in response to the catastrophic damage (including flooding and infrastructure destruction) that Puerto Rico experienced as a result of Hurricane Fiona on September 18, 2022.

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 12:13
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:17
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IL Network Contact Updates

As a reminder, if there are any contact information changes for CIL Executive Directors, SILC Executive Directors, SILC Chairs or DSE’s, please let your Program Officer know.

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 09:20
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 12:18

National Caregiver Champion Collaborative

USAging invites Aging Network providers and partners who are responsible for the administration of caregiver services and supports to register to join the National Caregiver Champion Collaborative (CCC).

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 12:17
Sat, 06/29/2024 - 12:22
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VA, Independent Living teaming up for veteran-directed care in 9 WNY counties

Focus will be to reach underserved rural parts of region

A partner of the Veterans Administration Medical Centers (VAMC) in Buffalo and Batavia, Western New York Independent Living, Inc. received the sole contract for Veteran Directed Care (VDC) with the VA.

While the Veteran Directed Care model is new to WNY, it has demonstrated success in self-directed care by veterans across the nation. VA Medical Centers partner with non-profit Independent Living Centers to empower Veterans to employ their own aides (often already being provided by family members).

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 12:18
Sat, 06/29/2024 - 12:22

Recognizing the Olmstead Anniversary

In recognition of Olmstead Anniversary in June, the Office of Independent Living Programs is seeking highlights of any Olmstead Anniversary Celebrations from CILs and SILCs.

Tue, 06/11/2024 - 12:13
Mon, 06/24/2024 - 12:13