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2013Celebrating 40 Years of NIDILRROn October 18, 2018, leaders and pioneers from the disability research field gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the National Institute for Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). NIDILRR’s mission is to generate new knowledge and to promote its effective use to improve the abilities of individuals with disabilities to perfo
    Commemorating October 1st 2018 - International Day of Older Persons
    Taking Steps to Prevent Falls as We Age**September 26, 2018 | By Keri Ann Lipperini, MPA, Director of the Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs**
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    Community Living for All: A Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act**July 26, 2018 | Lance Robertson, ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging**Earlier this month we celebrated Independence Day, commemorating the day in 1776 when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, which asserted:
    A Milestone for Community Living: Reflecting on 19 Years of Olmstead**June 22, 2018 | Lance Robertson, ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging**The right to live independently, integrated into the community, is a cornerstone of the disability rights movement. It’s also the core of the mission for the Administration for Community Living — it’s even built into our name.
    New Grants Announced for Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership Program**June 19, 2018 | Thom Campbell, TBI Program Manager, Administration on Disabilities at ACL**There’s a lot going on with ACL’s Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program lately, and I wanted to share a few of the highlights.
    Elder Abuse: A public health issue that affects all of us**June 15, 2018 | U.S. Surgeon General VADM Jerome M. Adams and Lance Robertson, ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging**Elder abuse is a critical social, health, and economic problem.
    Five Ways to Fight Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial ExploitationOn the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Social Security Matters blog is featuring a guest post by ACL Administrator Lance Robertson offering practical tips to join the fight for elder justice.
  
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