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How NWD/ADRC Systems have Advanced Equity During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
NWD Systems are at the heart of connecting people with the right services at the right time. This can’t be done well without understanding how age, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,…
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Ohio: Providing Vaccinations to Homebound Residents: A Resource for Partners
Description: The Regional Rapid Response Assistance Program (R3AP) builds upon existing service delivery structures by committing teams of regional experts to provide vaccine access.…
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ACL: Strategies for Coordinating on Vaccine Outreach
Description: States and local governments were allocated millions of dollars for COVID-19 vaccine outreach efforts. While these resources are much-needed given the impact of the pandemic,…
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Virginia NWD: COVID-19 Response and Vaccine Access Infographic
Description: No Wrong Door - Virginia created the attached infographic which highlights how they have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. The infographic includes key data points,…
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COVID-19 Educational Resources in Languages Other Than English
Description: This post includes COVID-19 and vaccine-related educational and outreach materials available in languages other than English. Most of these resources are also available in English,…
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NASHP: States Strategies in Securing Home- and Community-Based Services during COVID-19
Description: In the past two months, 35 states have rapidly amended their Medicaid home- and community-based services for older adults and their family caregivers to ensure access to long-term…
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ADRC COVID Grant Overview and Highlights!
ACL recognizes the unprecedented response by the 55 state and territory ADRC COVID Grantees during two and a half very chaotic pandemic years to not only support the immediate needs of the people…
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ACL: Aging and Disability Resource Center/No Wrong Door System COVID-19 Vaccine Access Supplemental Funding
Description: This table breaks down the funding amounts each U.S. state and territory will receive for the ADRC COVID-19 vaccine access funding opportunity.…
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Delaware: Using COVID Funds to Strengthen Critical NWD Partners
Key Partners: 211, Delaware’s Centers for Independent Living (Freedom Center for Independent Living and Independent Resource, Inc.), and the Statewide Independent Living Council Description:…
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COVID-19 Educational Resources in Languages Other Than English
Description: This post includes COVID-19 and vaccine-related educational and outreach materials available in languages other than English. Most of these resources are also available in English,…
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Utah: Leveraging Partnerships to Reach Underserved Populations During COVID-19 and Beyond
Key Partners: Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Moab Valley Multicultural Center, Homecare & Hospice Association of Utah Description: Using COVID-19 Vaccine Access Grant funds,…
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WellSky: Impact of COVID-19 on State Agencies & CBOs Serving the Aging Population Webinar
Description: This webinar went over how states are responding to challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and presented practical tips for managing through a crisis,…
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Nevada: COVID-19 Aging Network (CAN) Rapid Response Plan
Description: The Nevada aging network developed a COVID Rapid Response Plan to mobilize its statewide network of aging service providers, along with the state’s universities, volunteers,…
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Federal Healthcare Resilience Taskforce: Alternate Care Site Toolkit
This toolkit provides medical operations guidance for state, local, tribal, and territorial entities on operationalizing alternate care sites during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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ADvancing States: Older Americans Act COVID-19 Guidance: Comprehensive Guidance Reference
Description: The Administration for Community Living compiled all of the OAA COVID-19 guidance into one, comprehensive guide. This reference guide includes information on disaster declarations,…
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Senate: Preparing for the Next Pandemic - A White Paper
Description: This white paper discusses five recommendations to address future pandemics based on lessons learned from COVID-19 and the past 20 years of pandemic planning.…
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HUD: Utilizing Incentives to Increase Vaccine Adherence
Description: In many states, people experiencing homelessness (PEH) will receive priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine. However, vaccine hesitancy is common,…
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New Mexico: Tribal Response Plan
Description: This document provides state tribal leaders with some additional options in their planning and response to COVID. The plan provides strategies on quarantine,…
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Focus on Aging: Federal Partners' Webinar Series/Supporting Older Adults in Emergencies
Description: The Focus on Aging webinar series addresses important topics for public health and health care professionals, aging services organizations, the research community,…
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Public Health Partnerships and the End of the COVID-19 Emergency
Many NLC participants have public health partnerships related to COVID vaccinations and COVID education. How is your hub navigating your partnership with the end to the COVID-19 emergency on May…
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RIC: COVID-19 Vaccination Blog Series
Description: The Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) COVID-19 Vaccination blog series highlights promising practices shared by health plans and other experts.…