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2013Hurricane Harvey Resources: Inclusive Emergency Response**September 1, 2017**Hurricane Harvey has been devastating for many communities in Texas and Louisiana, impacting people of all ages and abilities. As emergency response rescue efforts continue and recovery efforts begin, understanding and accommodating the unique circumstances faced by older adults and people with disabilities will be critical.
    After Hurricane Harvey -- Avoiding Fraud**August 31, 2017**People are coming together to help survivors of Hurricane Harvey in many ways. This support shows the positive side of people helping other people. Our networks are working hard to take care of each other.
Americans are supporting those who are in need – they are doing so selflessly and with good intentions. First responders, the military, and regular citizens are working tirelessly to help our aging and disability communities with their needs.
    ACL Releases First Ever National Data on Adult Maltreatment**August 29, 2017**Today, at the National Adult Protective Services Association conference, ACL released the first consistently, systematically, and nationally collected data on the abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities.
    New Readiness Assessment Tool for Community-Based Organizations on Business Acumen**August 23, 2017**The Aging and Disability Business Institute [operated by National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and a team of partners] has launched a new Readiness Assessment tool, a powerful resource that will help community-based organizations (CBOs) determine their capacity and preparedness for engaging in contractual partnerships with health care payers an
    New Chronic Disease Self-Management Education and Falls Prevention Grantees**August 15, 2017**These 2017 CDSME grantees will reach about 38,000 older adults and adults with disabilities with evidence-based self-management programs, empowering them to better manage their chronic conditions.
    Deadline Extended to August 16: Request for Information Survey from the Aging and Disability Business Institute**August 11, 2017*** Note: The deadline for the RFI survey has been extended to August 16.
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    Five State Teams Selected for Disability Network Business Acumen Learning Collaborative**August 9, 2017**Five state teams have been selected for participation in the Disability Network Business Acumen Learning Collaborative. This effort is led by the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) in partnership with nine national organizations.
    Webinar: The Home- and Community- Based Services (HCBS) Quality Measure Development**August 7, 2017**The Home and Community- Based Services (HCBS) Quality Measure Development webinar is the third event in ACL's HCBS quality informational webinar series. Agenda items will include discussion of the importance of quality measurement, how measures are developed, and the progress made through measure development. The webinar will conclude with a brief question and answer session.
    Spotlight: New Business Acumen Fact Sheet and Case Studies**August 3, 2017**ACL is releasing new resources from the Business Acumen Initiative to provide background on this work and to feature case studies from community-based organizations (CBOs) that highlight their activities to secure contracts and develop relationships with partner organizations. Launched in 2012, this program aims to strengthen the aging and disability networks from the inside, building their business skills and enhancing their effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.
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    Hear from ACL at n4a National Conference**July 19, 2017**Staff from the Administration for Community Living will be attending the national n4a conference on July 29 - August 2 to make several presentations.
  
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