Winter is upon us. While some may enjoy the colder climates, others may start withdrawing from activities and disconnecting from family and friends. Those who suffer from seasonal depression will face an even harder battle as they withdraw until springtime returns. The decline of outdoor activities, followed by a lack of social interaction during the winter months, could easily lead you to feel isolated and lonely.

I recently visited Bay Aging in Urbanna, Virginia, to learn more about their current work and receive an update on their Veteran Directed Care (VDC) program.

A new grant opportunity from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has been announced.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has announced a new initiative to identify and evaluate potential solutions to improve employment outcomes for young adults ages 14 to 24 who apply for or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). ODEP is soliciting proposals from subject matter experts for innovative and evidence-based actions – including legislative, regulatory, and policy changes – that can increase labor force participation and economic success among this population. 

March is National Nutrition Month® and ACL needs your help to celebrate. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting how you make your mark, one bite at a time through the Congregate Nutrition Program.    You, the congregate program, and all of its participants are vital to the community:

The Administration for Community Living invites businesses to expand inclusion of people with disabilities in their workforce.

The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has forecasted two new funding opportunities that will be open in the near future. Click the links below to learn about these forecasted funding opportunities that may help with advance planning and preparation to apply.

I’ve gotten the fake calls “from the Social Security Administration,” and I bet you have too. I know I don’t need to tell you that the people we serve are getting these calls every day. Scammers are increasingly using phone calls, emails, and even text messages to impersonate government officials in an attempt to steal money and personal information.