The centerpiece of the joint meeting will be the introduction and swearing-in of new council members as they start their three-year terms. You’ll also hear from federal leaders and partners about the way forward for the work of the councils, a preview of the next joint advisory council meeting (September 19, 2023), and more.

During the webinar, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP will highlight the Affordable Connectivity Program and how the ACL-funded aging network and partner organizations can connect more consumers to affordable broadband. The Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) will then spotlight state Assistive Technology Act programs and how the aging network and partner organizations can work with these programs to connect consumers to assistive technology.

ACL is awarding grants to 17 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDDs) to begin a new five-year cycle to address issues, find solutions, and conduct research to advance the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families.

During Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) community—which includes people of all ages and abilities. We center the idea of “pride” to celebrate the countless LGBTQI+ people around the world who are living authentically and joyfully in defiance of intolerance and bigotry. We also honor the impact and the legacy of the courageous leaders who stood their ground at Stonewall – and in countless fights to protect and advance LGBTQI+ rights before and since.

The webinar will review Appendix G – Safeguards in the HCBS Waiver application and the protections this appendix provides for participants. The presentation will cover the part of the waiver application where the state outlines its process for responding to critical incidents, safeguards it has in place around the use of restraints and seclusion, and its protocols for medication management, if applicable. The webinar will also cover how stakeholders can have an impact on the application and why the protections outlined in Appendix G are important.

The next Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) Lunch & Learn webinar is a presentation of a new report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): “2023 Disparities in Health Care in Medicare Advantage Associated with Dual Eligibility or Eligibility for a Low-Income Subsidy and Disability.”

Join the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) for a webinar examining the new frontier of artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential opportunities and challenges within the labor force for people with disabilities.

Participants will learn about key takeaways from a new NASHP report that explores emerging respite care strategies within Medicaid HCBS waivers serving older adults and adults with physical disabilities and respite care policies in Kentucky and Virginia that increase service access within their states, with a particular focus on how other states can replicate.

This webinar will feature speakers from three vaccination projects who will discuss how their unique programs are using transportation to help older adults and people with disabilities get vaccinated.

A video recording, transcript, and other materials from the June 8, 2023, Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) meeting are now available. The meeting highlighted the importance of including older adults in preparedness planning for disasters, emergencies, and pandemics and discussed the future of the elder justice movement and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).