Commit to Connect, an ACL initiative, invites applications from aging and disability network organizations for a community of practice focused on measuring the social connection impact of chronic disease self-management education programs through pre- and post-test measures.

Announced in November by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the competition aims to catalyze practical AI solutions that reduce caregiver burden while protecting against biased, unsafe or harmful uses of the technology.

This webinar will provide participants with an overview of I/DD and dementia including prevalence, signs and symptoms, and assessing if a person with I/DD may be developing dementia. Participants will also learn practical considerations for supporting people with I/DD and dementia with an emphasis on enhancing workforce training.

Join this webinar to learn about recent ACL caregiving implementation grants, activity, and state implementation grantee efforts from California, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin. Hear perspectives from ACL, philanthropy, and state leaders working to strengthen caregiver services.

Join ACL's Commit to Connect initiative for a webinar on the value of outcome evaluation of social connection within chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) programs.

This webinar will highlight insights from the University of Southern California (USC) — an NCSC grantee — based on their recent environmental scan of resources and tools for promoting financial and workplace security of family caregivers. USC will be joined by North Central Ohio’s District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to share their experience partnering with employers and their community to address gaps in caregiver support.

Every March, ACL celebrates its Senior Nutrition Program and the vital services it has provided to millions of older Americans since 1972. The program anniversary is an opportunity to promote the program's purpose and impact, engage with partners, and recognize the achievements of the aging services network.

January 13 & 14, 2026 Shared learning groups are an opportunity to dive into important topics together, sharing resources, information, and ideas to better support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), brain injuries, and other disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. These meetings will be led by members of our steering committee and project partners. The sessions will explore the eight dimensions of wellness and how each one contributes to a fuller, healthier life. Practical tips and strategies will be shared.

ACL’s Commit to Connect initiative, in collaboration with engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults, is launching a Call for Innovations to identify model interventions, programs, and services addressing social isolation and loneliness.

The focus of this joint council meeting is the forthcoming update of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. The meeting will be open to the public. Registration is not required to attend.