Observance

December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The theme for this year's observance is "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future." This year's theme highlights the role that persons with disabilities play in creating a more inclusibe and sustainable world for everyone. This observance will be celebrated with a series of events around the world, and the primary event wll be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. 

November is National Family Caregivers Month. The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) provides free education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers. This year, CAN is highlighting the importance of self-recognition and self-identity, which are key factors in caregivers' access to essential support.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), The Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy has chosen "Access to Good Jobs for All" as the theme. NDEAM celebrates the contributions of disabled workers and highlights inclusive policies and practices that benefits both employees and employers.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month takes place in October, and planning for celebratory events has begun. The purpose of DNEAM is to celebrate the value that workers with disabilities add to workplaces and affirm the commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to quality work year round. The theme for this year's awareness month is "Access to Good Jobs for All". The Office of Disability Employment Policy has published lists of activities that any type of organization or individual can plan or participate in during the month of October. 

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.

AARP and DAISY are celebrating the impact of exceptional nursing care on consumers and family caregivers. This #NursesWeek2024, share your story and nominate an outstanding nurse for The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. The goal is to spread gratitude and recognition for these incredible healthcare heroes.

Each April, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) leads an annual campaign known as "Boost Your Budget Week" to educate low-income older adults on money-saving benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and Medicare Savings Programs. More than 17 million Americans age 65 and older struggle with rising housing and health care bills, inadequate nutrition, lack of access to transportation, diminished savings, and job loss. The Boost Your Budget week ran from April 15 through April 19 and features tools and resources in NCOA’s

On April 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that revises the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program (Medicare Part D), Medicare Cost Plan Program, Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and Health Information Technology Standards and Implementation Specifications.