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FCC Affordable Connectivity Program Wind Down

Affordable Connectivity Program Ending

The Affordability Connectivity Program will stop accepting new applications and enrollments on February 7, 2024. Consumers must be approved and enrolled with a service provider 11:59 p.m. ET on February 7 to receive the ACP benefit. All households enrolled in the ACP will continue to receive the benefit on their internet service until ACP funding, which is currently projected through April 2024, runs out. 

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Input Needed! Nothing About Us Without Us: USAID Disability Policy

Input Needed: Nothing Without Us: USAID Disability Policy

Input Needed: Nothing Without Us: USAID Disability Policy. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks comment on the draft of an update to the agency’s disability policy, which guides its work to advance inclusion of people with disabilities. Submit comments online until 5:00 PM ET on December 15, 2023.

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Stay Safe in Winter Weather

Be aware of cold-related illnesses

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reminds residents that low temperatures will continue off and on throughout the winter season, and everyone should be aware of the risks of cold-related illness. Age, living and working conditions also play a role in potential dangers of extreme weather conditions including infants, older adults, people who use alcohol or drugs, those who are unhoused, outdoor workers, and those who live or work in areas that are poorly insulated and/or without heat.

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DIAL 888-677-1199 Disability Information & Access Line

Disability Information & Access Line Expanded

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is an easy way to get connected to the services you need! Visit DIAL’s new website, dial.acl.gov, to get connected to programs and services that can help you access transportation, housing and other essential services—right in your community.

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Illustration of a bathroom with text, Keep your home safe. National Council on Aging, Falls Free

Fall Prevention Week

September 18-22 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. This public health observance is designed to raise awareness of the impact of falls and help people take action to prevent them. Learn about falls, how to prevent them, and find resources to increase your home's usability.

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