News & Announcements

Available Now: Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests, Including More Accessible Option

Starting today, every U.S. household can order free at-home COVID-19 tests through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the United States Postal Service (USPS). These tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants and are intended for use through the end of 2024. Each order will include four tests.

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 14:00
Mon, 10/21/2024 - 12:22
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Barrier Free Futures: Summer Podcasts Available

View the 2024 Summer Podcasts for Barrier Free Futures online now at https://barrierfreefutures.libsyn.com/. Listen to the entire catalog of podcasts today!

Barrier Free Futures

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Disability and Aging Talk Radio

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 11:00
Mon, 10/21/2024 - 17:00
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Letter to ACL Grantees on Section 504 Rule

September 25, 2024

Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:17
Mon, 10/21/2024 - 17:00
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New Grant Expands Outreach and Professional Training in Behavioral Health for Aging Network

ACL’s Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs is pleased to award the 2024 Expanding Outreach and Professional Training to Engage Older Adults With Behavioral Health Conditions in Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs funding opportunity to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. The total award is $3.2 million for a three-year project period (September 2024-August 2027).

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:13
Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:18

New Medicaid Administrative Claiming Resource for State Medicaid Programs

ACL, with support from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the National Association of Medicaid Directors, developed a 

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 14:00
Mon, 09/30/2024 - 12:18
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ACL Awards $2.8 Million in Grants to Fund Shelters for Older Adults

ACL is awarding grants totaling more than $2.8 million in the first year to increase the availability of emergency and transitional housing and supportive services for older adults, including those with disabilities, who experience abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation.  

The six new grantees are:

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 12:00
Mon, 09/30/2024 - 18:00

Barrier Free Futures: 2024 Election - What is at stake for the Disability Community

BARRIER FREE FUTURES 
Bob Kafka, Host

Topic: 2024 Election - What is at stake for the Disability Community

Guest: Tony Coelho, former Democratic Congressman and former Chair of the DNC Disability Council. Coelho introduced the ADA in the House.

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 10:00
Mon, 09/30/2024 - 16:00
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ARCH Now Accepting Presentation Proposals for the 2025 Lifespan Respite Conference

The ACL-funded ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 National Lifespan Respite Conference to be held April 1-3, 2025, at the Westin Huntsville in Huntsville, AL. Proposals due October 1, 2024.

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 09:13
Fri, 09/13/2024 - 18:00
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2024 APRIL Linda Gonzales Award Nomination

Linda Gonzales Award for Outstanding Rural Youth Advocate: 

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 09:13
Fri, 09/13/2024 - 23:00
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