News & Announcements

Emerging Respite Care Strategies in Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers for Older Adults, Adults with Physical Disabilities, and their Family Caregivers

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) has published a report, "Emerging Respite Care Strategies in Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers for Older Adults, Adults with Physical Disabilities, and their Family Caregivers." NASHP is holding a 

Fri, 06/16/2023 - 08:15
Fri, 06/30/2023 - 13:00
Additional Info Website: 
Additional Info Email: 

From Awareness to Action: Commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Edwin Walker, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 10:00
Thu, 07/06/2023 - 09:00
Additional Info Website: 
Additional Info Email: 

Deadline Extended for APRIL "Lead On Collaborative"

UPDATED DEADLINE to June 23, 2023

The APRIL "Lead On" Collaborative is a step two leadership program from APRIL in which 20 youth and young adults with disabilities get to build their skills, connect with their community, and work to become current and future leaders. 

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 08:00
Fri, 06/23/2023 - 11:55

APRIL Announces New Executive Director: Brandon Brown

After conducting a rigorous national search facilitated by the disability-led firm, Bender Consulting Services, Inc., receiving 160 applications from well-qualified candidates across the country, and holding multiple stages of interviews, the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hire of Brandon Brown, as our new Executive Director.  

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 16:45
Wed, 06/21/2023 - 12:01

Engaging Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries to Build Effective Integrated Care Programs

Kaiser Family Foundation 

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 14:17
Fri, 06/30/2023 - 13:00
Additional Info Website: 
Additional Info Email: