From 1 to 3 pm Central time on Thursday, June 9, Benefits.gov will host a live Facebook question and answer session. Experts from both the Social … [Read more...] about Questions about Social Security benefits? Ask Social Security via Facebook on June 9
Need information about Rock Region Metro’s Paratransit services? Look no further
Would you love to run errands, go shopping and take in fun events around Central Arkansas, but you don't have transportation? Would you love to be … [Read more...] about Need information about Rock Region Metro’s Paratransit services? Look no further
New York Times article takes an in-depth look at people confined to nursing homes who could live at home with the proper supports
The New York Times recently published an article, "Confined to Nursing Homes, but Longing (and Ready) for Home". The article provides several … [Read more...] about New York Times article takes an in-depth look at people confined to nursing homes who could live at home with the proper supports
Respite care grants for $500 now available in Central Arkansas through Alzheimer’s Arkansas and Carelink
Respite care grants of $500 are now available through Alzheimer's Arkansas and CareLink to provide respite services for the caregiver(s) of a person … [Read more...] about Respite care grants for $500 now available in Central Arkansas through Alzheimer’s Arkansas and Carelink
Family assistance program grants for $250 available through Alzheimer’s Arkansas
Alzheimer's Arkansas is now accepting applications for assistance through their Family Assistance Program for the fiscal year ending 6/30/16. To … [Read more...] about Family assistance program grants for $250 available through Alzheimer’s Arkansas
USDA offers grants and low interest loans for home repairs for low-income, elderly homeowners
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers grants and loans with interest rates as low as 1% to assist low-income, elderly (age 62 and … [Read more...] about USDA offers grants and low interest loans for home repairs for low-income, elderly homeowners
Nearly half of civil rights complaints to the U.S. Department of Education last year involved disability discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, tasked with prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, … [Read more...] about Nearly half of civil rights complaints to the U.S. Department of Education last year involved disability discrimination
U.S. Department of Justice seeking additional public comment on website accessibility standards
Nearly six years after first soliciting public comment on proposed regulations outlining accessibility standards for state and local government … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Justice seeking additional public comment on website accessibility standards
Nebraska and Ohio set to launch ABLE accounts this summer
The federal Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE, Act, became law in 2014, and now the first states are almost ready to implement it. ABLE … [Read more...] about Nebraska and Ohio set to launch ABLE accounts this summer