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2013Grant Opportunity: Nursing Home Transition Grants for Centers for Independent Living**May 1, 2017**ACL's Paralysis Resource Center (PRC), operated by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, is announcing a Nursing Home Transition grant program for Centers for Independent Living (CILs)* across the country. Four grants up to $40,000 each will be awarded to transition people living with paralysis in nursing homes back into their homes or a community-based setting of their choice.
    NCOA Webinar: A Spotlight on Older Adults and Behavioral Health**April 28, 2017**Join this National Council on Aging webinar for an update on behavioral health topics relevant to older adults: 
A Spotlight on Older Adults and Behavioral Health
One in four older Americans experience a behavioral health issue that is not a normal part of aging, yet they are less likely to receive treatment than younger individuals.
    Register for Rescheduled Webinar on May 10: What Is ACL's Interest in HCBS Quality?**April 27, 2017**ACL is launching an informational webinar series about the agency's commitment to and development of measures for home and community-based services (HCBS) quality and to provide a platform among internal and external stakeholders to share developments and collaborate on efforts concerning HCBS quality.
Due to technical difficulties, the first webinar has been rescheduled to May 10.
    National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors' Webinar on May 10th**April 26, 2017**In recognition of Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) is hosting an informational webinar sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on:
    Participate in an Environmental Scan of Community-Based Disability Organizations**April 20, 2017**The rapid expansion of Medicaid managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) and other efforts to integrate healthcare and long-term services and supports is creating new opportunities and challenges for community-based organizations (CBOs)*. This change is compelling organizations to think differently about the services they offer, the customers they serve, and how to demonstrate the value they add to services and supports.
    Webinar: Person-and-Family-Centered Best Practices in No Wrong Door Systems**April 18, 2017**Wednesday, April 26, 2:00pm ET
    Webinar: Introduction to Medicare with a Special Emphasis on Coverage for Individuals Living with Paralysis**April 17, 2017**Join the Paralysis Resource Center (operated by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation) and the Center for Medicare Advocacy for a webinar on May 3 at 3 pm Eastern.
The webinar, "Introduction to Medicare with a Special Emphasis on Coverage for Individuals Living with Paralysis," will include an overview of Medicare eligibility and enrollment, coverage facts and myths, home health benefits therapy caps, and appeals.
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    May 16th Webinar: Providing Safe and Effective Nutrition for People with Dementia**April 17, 2017**As we age, our nutritional needs change, and concerns arise around safety and feeding abilities. This presentation will identify the unique concerns and needs of people with dementia, and provide tips on how to assist in addressing these needs. In addition, the web seminar will describe challenges of using Meals on Wheels for people with dementia.
    Sexual Assault & Survivors with Disabilities: A Webinar to Raise Awareness, Share Resources, and Highlight Best Practices**April 17, 2017**Monday, April 24, 2017, 11:30am - 1:00pm ET
People with disabilities experience sexual violence at rates more than three times higher than people without disabilities, yet national conversations around sexual assault often fail to meaningfully include survivors with disabilities.
    WEAAD Webinar: Measuring the Impact of Your Event**April 7, 2017**Join the webinar on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET.
Presenters: Karen Stein, Ph.D. and Mary Twomey, MSW
  
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