The Administration on Disabilities (AoD) at the Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing a new funding opportunity for "Closing the Health Disparity Gap for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD): Strengthening the U.S. Health Care Workforce".

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has opened a new funding opportunity on Alternatives to Guardianship Youth Resource Center.

Researchers with Project Connect are looking for grandmothers raising teenagers who would like to participate in a study to learn how online programs can help improve health and well-being. Selected families will watch videos and do other online activities, and may be compensated for their time.

Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resource page: Understanding program reporting requirements: We’ve posted guidance to help grantees with reporting requirements associated with COVID-19 funding, including program-specific guidance for:

(Originally published on the HHS blog.) Even under the best of circumstances, caregiving can be challenging. For many family caregivers, the routine tasks they perform on behalf of their loved ones are more complex because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only must family caregivers take extra steps to ensure their own health and wellbeing, but there are now additional protective considerations.

Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and the leadership of the ACL-funded Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) have announced the 2020-2021 SARTAC Fellowship Award recipients.

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Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resource page: Know the symptoms: The CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 symptoms. The updated list of symptoms includes cough, shortness of breath, or at least two of the following: fever chills or repeated shaking with chills muscle pain headache sore throat new loss of taste or smell  Guidance for Grantees:

Every year on June 15, communities around the world join together to raise awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is an opportunity to renew our commitment to preserving the rights of older adults – including the basic human right to live with dignity, free from abuse and neglect.

Kathleen Otte, Senior Regional Administrator, Region 2