Discusses a piloted app as one of many examples of tools to help people with intellectual disabilities live independently, in this case by using public transit. Read More
Community Action Partnership
“Community Action Partnership is a national, 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization that provides technical assistance, training, and other resources to Community Action Agencies, nonprofit and public groups funded by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), a federal program that allocates funding to states to connect Americans to greater opportunity.” Read More
Aging and Disability Advocates and Service Providers
Outlines the various aging and disability organizations that make up this network. Lists and provides links to these organizations, briefly describing the work of each. Read More
Assistive Technology: Tools to Improve the Everyday
Discusses the usefulness of assistive technology and programs in place because of the Assistive Technology Act. Lists many forms of AT, including software for those with visual challenges. Read More
ACL – “National Resource Centers”
Fantastic list of ACL-supported networks and the programs and services they provide, many of which are directly intended for individuals Read More
ACL – “Aging and Disability Networks”
A similar fantastic list of ACL-supported networks and the programs and services they provide, many of which are directly intended for individuals Read More
SHIP National Technical Assistance Center
The ACL Webiste mentions that the SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (SHIP TA Center) is a central source of information for and about the national program. The SHIP TA Center provides training, technical assistance, and additional resources in support of SHIPs across the nation. Read More
Administration for Community Living
“The Administration for Community Living was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities. By funding services and supports provided primarily by networks of community-based organizations, and with investments in …
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Explains what a TBI is and provides several related resources, including information about the TBI State Partnership Grant Program. Read More
Aging and Disability Networks
Describes aging and disability networks, their role, and some of the specific networks ACL supports. Read More
