SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING INDEPENDENCE

Letter to the U.S. Senate in support of HCBS

We joined 200+ advocates for seniors, people with disabilities, family caregivers, direct care workers, and allies to urge the Senate to pass a bill that includes robust funding for home and community based services. Letter is posted here https://bit.ly/3NpYCme

Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act

On July 29th, Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) introduced the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (H.R. 4853) in the House of Representatives. This act aims to make home use medical equipment and devices accessible to blind and visually impaired...

Temporary Emergency Broadband Benefits

On May 12, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be offering temporary Emergency Broadband Benefits (EBB) to eligible households. According to the FCC, eligible households can apply in three ways: Contact your preferred participating broadband...

ASA Applauds Federal Injunction on Public Charge Rule

ASA Applauds Federal Injunction on Public Charge Rule Dear colleague, The American Society on Aging applauds the decision last Friday in three Federal district courts to temporarily prevent changes to the manner in which the Department of Homeland Security interprets...
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