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2013NRCNA Webinars: Innovative Projects for Nutrition Programs & Services**April 14, 2020**2-Part Webinar:
    ACL Releases Annual Report on Centers for Independent Living**April 14, 2020**The recently released Annual Report on Centers for Independent Living is available by clicking here. The report reflects the more than 236,000 individuals who, in Program Year 2018, benefited from community-based services to live inde
    Webinar 4/23: Ensuring Continuity of HCBS During the COVID-19 Pandemic**April 14, 2020**Webinar on Thursday, April 23 at 3:00 - 5:00 pm ET.
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    Global Survey: Supporting Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic**April 13, 2020**Do you or your organization provide respite care or other supports for family caregivers? The University of Wisconsin-Madison wants to hear how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your work.
    COVID-19 Updates from ACL**April 13, 2020**Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resou
    Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination during COVID-19**April 10, 2020**The Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities published a new fact sheet for health care professionals that describes best practices and legal requirements for health care when serving people with disabilities. The fact sheet is designed as a quick reference guide suitable for posting on bulletin boards in medical facilities. It is based on guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
    FEMA, HHS working to address shortages of PPE and other critical supplies**April 10, 2020**FEMA and HHS recently created a Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force to address the limited supply of personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and other critical supplies requested by states, tribes, and territories in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The task force is one of eight COVID-19 focused task forces under the National Response Coordination Center (NRCC). The task force will be using a four-pronged approach to address the sourcing of critical protective and life-saving equipment:
    Seed Grants Available for the Creation or Expansion of Supportive Services to Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children**April 9, 2020**Proposals due Wednesday, June 10, 2020
    New Grant Opportunities: Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services**April 8, 2020**ACL has released two new Innovations in Nutrition (INNU) Funding Opportunities Announcements (FOAs) to conduct research and demonstration projects that enhance the quality, effectiveness, and outcomes of nutrition programs and services within the aging services network.
    Funding Opportunity: ADRC Critical Relief Funds for COVID-19 Pandemic Response**April 8, 2020**ACL is announcing a $50 million funding opportunity to support efforts by Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 emergency.
  
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