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                          Speeches and Testimony Input Needed on Accessibility of Visual Emergency Alert System Messages**February 10, 2022**The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes action to improve the clarity and accessibility of visual Emergency Alert System messages to the public, particularly to people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. See the full call for comment details in the Federal Register notice.
    Two New Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Program Funding Opportunities from NIDILRR**February 7, 2022**The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has opened two new funding opportunities under the
    Person-Centered Practices Resources**February 7, 2022**NCAPPS compiled a list of helpful resources for person-centered practices and related activities to enhance work supporting people with disabilities and older adults with long-term services needs.

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    ACL & HRSA Webinar on HIV & Aging in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP)**February 4, 2022**Tuesday, February 8, 1:00 - 2:15 pm ET
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    HHS Issues New Guidance for Health Care Providers on Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities**February 4, 2022**
    PHCOE on Dementia Caregiving Webinar on Public Health Programs for Dementia Caregivers**February 3, 2022**Join the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving for a talk with experts who have developed resources for public health agencies and service providers that make it easy to find, select, and implement dementia caregiver programs.
    White House Roundtable Discussions: Community Connected Health Initiative**February 2, 2022**The pandemic has opened the door to new ways of delivering health care that are empowered by digital health technologies. But the key feature to success is not the technology itself, but its role as an extender to people and community. Further, these technological advancements should work for all Americans so as not to further exacerbate health disparities.
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    Webinar: Person-Centered Decision Making in Healthcare and at End of Life**February 1, 2022**Tuesday, February 22 | 2:30 - 4:00 pm ET
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    APS TARC Webinar - Opioid Misuse and Adult Maltreatment: Promising Practices Update from Montana and Nevada**February 1, 2022**Webinar Date: Thursday, February 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm ET
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