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                          Speeches and Testimony Strengthening Advocacy in the HCBS Settings Rule: Getting the Services You Need from the Waiver**November 30, 2022**ACL invites you to a webinar in our series on strengthening advocacy in the Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule, Getting the Services You Need from the Waiver, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
    Improving Health and Well-Being through Community Care Hubs: A New Health Affairs Blog**November 30, 2022**A new Health Affairs blog highlights the value of improving health and well-being through establishing community care hubs – community-focused entities supporting a network of community-based organizations providing services that address individuals’ health-related social needs.
    New Grant Opportunities: Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services**November 29, 2022**ACL has released two Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services (INNU) funding opportunities for cooperative agreements to establish or replicate innovative approaches to enhance the quality, effectiveness, and outcomes of nutrition programs and services within the aging services network.
    Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Fellowships Now Open for 2023 Projects**November 28, 2022**The Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) is now accepting applications for fellows for a one-year self advocacy project.
    NADRC Webinar: Dementia Equity Programs in the Hispanic and LGBTQI+ Communities**November 23, 2022**On December 13, 2022, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) will host a webinar on dementia programs that focus on the needs of members of Hispanic and LGBTQI+ communities.
    Webinar: Being Invited In: Understanding and Respecting Native Disability Culture**November 22, 2022**In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the IL-NET T&TA Center for Independent Living and ACL present a webinar that will help participants gain an increased understanding of Native Americans with disabilities living in Indian Country and learn best practices for outreach and service delivery.
    Only 10 Days Left to Comment on the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers**November 21, 2022**Comment period closes November 30.
    $125 Million Available to Support Vaccination Programs For Older Adults and People with Disabilities**November 21, 2022**ACL will award two grants totaling $125 million to rapidly increase the number of older adults and people with disabilities who have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Applications are due by Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Disabled people and older adults have faced a disproportionate share of hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to significantly increased risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19, many faced barriers to accessing COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccinations.
    Resources for Boosting Vaccinations Among Older Adults and People with Disabilities**November 17, 2022**Staying up-to-date on vaccinations is the most important thing we all can do to protect ourselves from serious illness due to COVID-19. It’s particularly crucial for older adults and people with disabilities. As trusted voices in their communities, many aging and disability organizations across the nation are working this season to educate people about the latest vaccines and help older adults and people with disabilities overcome any logistical challenges they face in getting vaccinated.
    New Funding Opportunities for Field Initiated Projects and Small Business Innovation Research Programs**November 17, 2022**New funding opportunities from ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) have been announced for the Field Initiated Projects (FIP) Program and the Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I.
  
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