Dr. Anjali J. Forber-Pratt has joined ACL as the director of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR): acl.gov/news-and-event…
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- We are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind national hotline to connect people w/ #disabilities to info & services to improve access to #COVID19 vaccines: Read our release on the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL): ow.ly/WsDy50F5MUs
- Older adults & ppl w/ disabilities face greatest risks from #COVID19 & flu. Staying up to date on vaccines is the best way to protect ourselves. @AlisonBarkoff talks w/ older adults about why they’re getting their updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccine. #VaccinesWork #WeCanDoThis
00:00 - It's #OlderAmericansMonth! Use our 2023 theme, Aging Unbound, to explore diverse aging experiences, combat stereotypes, and promote flexible thinking about #aging. Visit acl.gov/oam for materials and activity ideas to help you celebrate.
- “Disability rights ARE civil rights” said Eric Dreiband, Asst. Attorney General, @TheJusticeDept, as he marked today’s 20th anniversary of the #Olmstead decision. #CommunityLiving #peoplelivingwithdisabilities
- Apr. 21: @WHCOVIDResponse & @CDCgov virtual forum: Breaking Down Barriers for People Who Have Challenges Accessing #COVID19 Vaccination. Incl. people w/ #disabilities. ACL Acting Admin. Alison Barkoff + CDC & @fema speakers. Relay captions, ASL. Register: ow.ly/waY950Es2nb
- Today President Biden announced actions to expand access to #COVID-19 vaccines, including a partnership between ACL & @CDCgov to increase vaccine access for people with #Disabilities & #OlderAdults involving nearly $100 million in grants: acl.gov/news-and-event… #HighRiskCOVID
- Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the #Olmstead decision – which upheld that people with disabilities have the right to live, work, and fully participate in their communities. Learn more about this monumental decision with this explainer: ow.ly/BUB850Jju5q
- It's the anniversary of the landmark '99 U.S. Supreme Court decision in #Olmstead v. L.C., which held that people of all ages with disabilities have the right to live & receive support in the community under the #ADA. Today we celebrate #CommunityLiving. acl.gov/about-communit…
- Today we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act — a landmark civil rights law that affirmed the inherent dignity of every person, regardless of disability. Visit acl.gov/ada/real-peopl… to glimpse its impact. #ADA33 #ThanksToTheADA
- ACL is awarding nearly $1 billion to help older adults & ppl w disabilities impacted by the #coronavirus. Funded programs include: senior nutrition, independent living, OAA HCBS, caregiver support, ADRC/No Wrong Door, long-term care ombuds. & tribal acl.gov/node/5198
- ACL will be distributing $250M more in grants to help communities provide healthy meals for #OlderAdults. Demand has spiked for meals due to #SlowtheSpread measures for #coronavirus #COVID19. #SeniorMeals acl.gov/news-and-event…
- In tough times, communities find strength in people & people find strength in their communities. This #OlderAmericansMonth, recognize "Communities of Strength" by celebrating resilience, the value of connection, & older adults as key sources of strength. acl.gov/oam
- Today, @SecBecerra announced a proposed rule to update regs implementing Rehab Act Section 504. The 1st comprehensive update in over 40 yrs, the rule strengthens protections for people w/ disabilities & reflects community input. ACL Blog by Alison Barkoff: acl.gov/news-and-event…
