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2013Webinar 2/26: Transitioning into the Workplace After Spinal Cord Injury**February 20, 2019**
    New Study Reports Health Benefits of Volunteering for Lower-Income Older Adults**February 19, 2019**Results from an independent study sponsored by the
    Two New Research Grant Opportunities: Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disabilities and Information & Communication Technologies Access**February 15, 2019**Two new grant opportunities from the National Inst
    American Heart Month**February 14, 2019**Cardiovascular disease is prevalent in our society, disproportionately impacting older Americans. According to the American Heart Association, more than 85 million American adults have one of more types of cardiovascular disease. Of these, more than 43 million (approximately half) are age 60 or older.
    ACL Seeks Public Input on EJCC Priorities**February 14, 2019**ACL wants to hear your best thoughts and ideas for the future activities of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC). The EJCC coordinates activities related to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation across the federal government. We want to know what issues you think the EJCC should prioritize over the next two years.
You can submit comments electronically to ejcc@acl.hhs.gov with “Thoughts and Ideas” in the subject line through December 31, 2019.
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    Announcing the Minority Aging Statistical Profiles**February 13, 2019**The older population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse as the overall minority population experiences greater longevity.  Racial and ethnic minority populations have increased from 6.9 million in 2006 (19% of the older adult population) to 11.1 million in 2016 (23% of older adults), and are projected to increase to 21.1 million in 2030 (28% of older adults).
    Webinar 2/15: Promising Practices in Managed Long-Term Services and Supports: Network Adequacy and Accessibility**February 13, 2019**Friday, February 15 at 2 pm ET.
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    It is American Heart Month**February 13, 2019**Cardiovascular disease is prevalent in our society, disproportionately impacting older Americans. According to the American Heart Association, more than 85 million American adults have one of more types of cardiovascular disease. Of these, more than 43 million (approximately half) are age 60 or older.
    Webinar 2/26: Transitioning into the Workplace After Spinal Cord Injury**February 13, 2019**Register for the webinar on Tuesday, February 26 at 12 pm ET.
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) host a webinar on how to transition back into the workplace after sustaining a spinal cord injury.
    Webinar 2/20: Understanding Opioids and Signs of Addiction**February 12, 2019**The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) continues hosting a three-part webinar series focusing on pain medication education and resources.
  
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