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Field Work is the LOR Foundation’s search for innovative answers to persistent problems that plague rural communities. This year, LOR is focusing on finding innovative solutions that improve mental health or social well-being in rural communities.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) today announced the release of $1.1 billion in funding and new grant opportunities to provide critical services to older adults, people with disabilities, and their family caregivers — especially during Older Americans Month.
Medicaid, which represents $1 out of every $5 spent on health care in the U.S., is now the target of proposed federal budget cuts that would have major ramifications for states, health care and nursing facilities, clinicians, and the beneficiaries who rely on Medicaid.
Every Texan honors and celebrates the past and present contributions of Texans with disabilities. Data from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) show that people with disabilities make up 12% of our state’s total civilian noninstitutionalized population. That’s over 3.5 million Texans that have at least one disability.
Join the NADRC for their upcoming webinar, which will highlight the intersection of careers in supporting people living with dementia.
Updated versions of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards and Parent’s Guide to the ARD Process are now available, reflecting recent rule changes. Deliveries to LEAs began on April 14, 2025, and campuses must immediately switch to the updated versions. The Special Education Self-Assessment window opens April 29, 2025, and must be completed by September 26, 2025. Additionally, the High Cost Fund (HCF) APEX application deadline has been extended to May 15, 2025.
Read the latest updates from ACL. Please share this newsletter with your staff so they can use these great resources.
This year, join us in honoring older adults’ contributions, exploring the many opportunities for staying active and engaged as we age.
We want to hear from you – individuals with disabilities! How do programs that provide accommodations and supports for you positively impact your life?