Aging today isn’t what we thought of 60 years ago, when Older Americans Month (OAM) was celebrated for the first time. Older Americans are living longer and staying active in their communities in more ways than ever before. Their active engagement in work, volunteerism, education, and civics demonstrates that older age is a dynamic and vibrant phase of life. The number of people over 65 has more than doubled since the 1960s, and older adults represent a rapidly growing proportion of our population.

The President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities (PCPID) held a virtual meeting on May 1, 2023, to discuss issues related to home and community-based services (HCBS).

In November 2022, ACL organized a national summit that included people with I/DD, representatives from federal agencies, advocacy groups, researchers, and health care providers. The group discussed progress on its 2030 roadmap for health data equity, remaining gaps, and priorities for the future.

ACL is happy to announce that 12 Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services (INNU) grants were awarded for the 2023 grant year to achieve the goals of the Older American Act (OAA) Title III-C Nutrition Services program.

Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in a national coverage decision that Medicare will now cover seat elevation devices for power wheelchairs. This decision follows years of advocacy by disability and aging organizations.

A recording, transcript, and handouts are now available for "Solving for Homelessness among Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Other Populations." This HSRC case study webinar featured a model collaboration in a county with high rates of homelessness.

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has opened a new funding opportunity under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) program.

The federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) and Major Disaster Declaration (MDD) for COVID-19 ended Thursday, May 11, and federally funded programs are continuing the process of returning to normal operations. This transition will end the temporary, but significant, changes made to Medicaid enrollment and eligibility rules. It will also impact a variety of programs across the federal government.

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has three new funding opportunities under the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTCs) Program for research on serious mental illness.

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.