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20132020 Self-Advocacy Fellows Announced**April 30, 2020**Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and the leadership of the ACL-funded Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) have announced the 2020-2021 SARTAC Fellowship Award recipients.
    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Launch New Toolkit to Help States Navigate COVID-19 Health Workforce Challenges**April 29, 2020**
    Webinar 5/13: Medicare Appeals**April 29, 2020**Register for the webinar on Wednesday, May 13, at 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET.
    ACL’s COVID-19 Resources: What’s New**April 28, 2020**Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resource page:
Know the symptoms: The CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 symptoms. The updated list of symptoms includes cough, shortness of breath, or at least two of the following:

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    Updated IRS Guidance for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients with Qualifying Dependents**April 28, 2020**Use the IRS Non-filer Tool by Tuesday, May 5, for full payment as soon as possible
    National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2020: Combating Social Isolation for Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic**April 27, 2020**Thursday, May 7, 2020, 1:00-2:30 PM ET
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    Countdown to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.**April 24, 2020**Every year on June 15, communities around the world join together to raise awareness of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is an opportunity to renew our commitment to preserving the rights of older adults – including the basic human right to live with dignity, free from abuse and neglect.
    NADRC Webinar: Addressing Dementia in Indian Country**April 23, 2020**Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
    Rescheduled APS TARC Webinar on Multidisciplinary Teams**April 23, 2020**In March, ACL's Adult Protective Services Technical Assistance Resource Center postponed two webinars due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar on multidisciplinary teams will now take place this Monday, April 27, and the webinar on ACL's Voluntary Consensus APS Guidelines will take place this summer.
    Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) Webinar: Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Adults through Times of Stress and Isolation**April 22, 2020**Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:00-1:30 PM ET
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