On June 28, the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) is holding its annual stakeholder meeting. This interactive meeting will focus on ways to get people with disabilities more involved in the federal disability and rehabilitation research process. This topic will be discussed by several panelists and will be supplemented by multiple question-and-answer sessions throughout […]

In our society, we are socialized to understand that what we wear, how we speak, and even our hairstyle define us. However, for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), the pressure to present “correctly” to be accepted and treated with respect is exponentially greater. Respectability politics, or the codes of behavior that BIPOC and […]

The recent Access Rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) could bring significant changes to Medicaid waivers and home & community-based services (HCBS). Join ADvancing States for this town hall to examine the provisions of the Access Rule. Rachel Neely, Director of LTSS Policy at ADvancing States, will take you through […]

A perennial favorite, the annual State Share webinar offers ANCOR members an exclusive look at what’s happening across the country that matters for providers of community-based I/DD services. Join us at 1 pm EDT on Thursday of Member Appreciation Week (June 29) for an up-to-date analysis of key trends in funding, legislation and other policy […]

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is currently gathering input for Pennsylvania’s Master Plan for Older Adults, and we want to hear from everyone! The Master Plan is a 10-year, state-led, stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older Pennsylvanians. The Master Plan will also reflect the needs and preferences […]