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    ADvancing States featured in Generations Journal

    ADvancing States is featured in the Winter 2025–26 issue of Generations Journal. Our team contributed three articles: : "Ten Years of NCI-AD", "Older Americans Act Revisions: Enhancing Community Supports for HCBS", and "Person-Centered Supports for Older Adults: How Paid Family Caregiving Measures Up". Explore the full issue and read how our work is helping shape the future of aging and long-term services and supports.
     
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    Call for Sessions Now Open!

    ADvancing States is accepting session proposals for the 2026 HCBS Conference, focused on LTSS, HCBS delivery, and emerging issues in aging and disability programs. Proposals are due April 1, 2026.
     
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    Real Life with the Older Americans Act

    Episode 1 of Real Life with the Older Americans Act is out now! This new podcast episode features ADvancing States Executive Director Martha Roherty alongside national aging leaders, exploring why the OAA needs to be renewed, what the OAA gets right, and what's next for the aging network.
     
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    Always ADvancing: Reflections on 18 Years of Supporting State Leadership in Aging and Disability Services

    ADvancing States' Executive Director, Martha Roherty, reflects on Aging and Disability services during her tenure.
     
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    ADvancing States is recruiting members for the Alumni Leadership Network!

    ADvancing States is now recruiting members for the Alumni Leadership Network (ALN), a professional community designed for experienced leaders who want to stay connected to HCBS and LTSS policy, share expertise, and continue growing their professional networks. The ALN is open to former ADvancing States members, as well as former CMS, ACL, AoA, and ADvancing States staff.
     
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    Join The Enabling Technology Engagement Network (ETEN)!

    Join a growing national network of state leaders, health plans, and innovators advancing independence through enabling technology in LTSS. Gain direct access to policymakers, collaborate with peers, and help shape the future of Medicaid technology implementation. Apply today!
     
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    Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Remain for HCBS 2026

    ADvancing States is pleased to share that 75% of sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 HCBS Conference have already been secured. Premium booth locations and high-visibility opportunities, including Innovation Track sessions and member-exclusive events, are filling quickly. A limited number of packages remain across tiers; interested organizations are encouraged to connect with our team soon to confirm placement.
     
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National Self-Direction Conference

Wed May 27, 2026 (12:00 am) - Fri May 29, 2026 (11:59 pm)
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Registration is now open for the National Self-Direction Conference, which will be held May 27-29, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The conference will bring together people with lived experience, state Medicaid officials and program administrators,…

11 May

Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference

Mon May 11, 2026 (12:00 am) - Tue May 12, 2026 (11:59 pm)
In-person Meeting

Registration is now open for the 35th Annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference. The conference will take place on May 11 and 12 in St. Charles, Missouri.

Featured speakers include:

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26 May

2026 Age + Action Conference

Tue May 26, 2026 (9:00 pm) - Fri May 29, 2026 (5:00 pm)
In-person Meeting

Registration is now open for the National Council on Aging’s 2026 Age + Action Conference. The conference will take place from May 26 to May 29, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia.

23 August

ADvancing States Fall Membership Meeting

Sun Aug 23, 2026 (9:00 am) - Sun Aug 23, 2026 (5:00 pm)
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2026 Home and Community-Based Services Conference

Mon Aug 24, 2026 (8:00 am) - Thu Aug 27, 2026 (3:00 pm)
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27 April

2026 ADvancing States Spring Meeting

Mon Apr 27, 2026 (9:00 am) - Wed Apr 29, 2026 (5:00 pm)
In-person Meeting