News & Announcements

Community Care Corps Seeking Proposals to Increase the Number of Local Volunteer Programs

Community Care Corps has announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative local models in which volunteers assist family caregivers, older adults, or adults with disabilities with non-medical care to maintain their independence. Community Care Corps will award 18-month competitive grants of $30,000-$200,000. 

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Extension of the Application Deadline Date for Pathways to Partnerships Innovative Model Demonstration Project

Disability Innovation Fund - Pathways to Partnerships Innovative Model Demonstration Project (Assistance Listing Number 84.421E)

Extension of the Application Deadline Date

The Disability Innovation Fund, Pathways to Partnerships Innovative Model Demonstration Project; Application Deadline Extension (Assistance Listing Number 84.421E) is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

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Fri, 07/07/2023 - 08:00

Have you recently appealed a denial from a Medicaid health plan?

Have you recently appealed a denial from a Medicaid health plan?

We want to hear from you!

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment Access Commission (MACPAC) is doing a study to learn about how people use the Medicaid appeals process after getting a denial of services or equipment.

We are looking for people to participate in 90-minute virtual group conversations. We will give you a cash gift card to thank you for joining the conversation.

Who can participate?

Wed, 06/07/2023 - 08:40
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Understanding Barriers to Healthcare for Transgender Individuals

As we celebrate Pride Month this June, we are also raising awareness to the challenges the LGBTQIA+ community has historically and continues to face with accessing and receiving appropriate healthcare, particularly for individuals who identify as non-binary or transgender.Our policy brief, "

Wed, 06/07/2023 - 08:40
Thu, 06/15/2023 - 11:17
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Funding Opportunity: AT Alternative Financing Program

Applications due Monday, July 24, 2023
ACL is announcing a new Assistive Technology (AT) Alternative Financing Program (AFP) funding opportunity. The $700,000 one-year AFP grant will support the purchase of AT devices, including through a low-interest loan fund, interest buy-down program, revolving loan fund, loan guarantee, insurance program, or additional activities that result in the acquisition of AT devices. 
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Medicare Fraud Prevention Week

June 5 - 11, 2023

Every June, ACL and its Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center lead the nation's Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (MFPW) observance. Established in 2022, this week focuses on raising awareness of actions everyone can take to help prevent Medicare fraud. 

Wed, 06/07/2023 - 08:40
Sun, 06/11/2023 - 11:17

Loneliness Awareness Week Campaign and Commit to Connect Webinar

Social isolation and loneliness can have devastating impacts on our well-being. During Loneliness Awareness Week (June 12-18) and beyond, join ACL and its aging and disability networks in promoting meaningful social connection as an essential part of maintaining good mental and physical health.

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Wed, 06/07/2023 - 10:40
Fri, 06/16/2023 - 11:17
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Are you looking for travel training resources and potential learning opportunities?

Travel Training Resources

Travel Training is always growing and we are frequently asked for resources for new and experienced travel trainers alike. Click on the headings for more information!

Wed, 06/07/2023 - 08:02
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 13:18
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Comment Opportunity: Human Trafficking Prevention Framework

Submissions due: June 9, 2023, 5:00 PM ET
Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:16
Fri, 06/09/2023 - 10:17
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