Upcoming Virtual Events
Protect Medicaid: State Revenue Strategies for Aging & Disability Advocates
Presented by Justice in Aging
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. ET
Click here to register.
This webinar will include a discussion about what the H.R. 1 funding cuts mean for the programs older adults and people with disabilities rely on to meet their basic needs, and provide strategies for how advocates can engage with their states to protect them. Presenters will provide a high-level overview of state budget processes and revenue options and will share practical steps that aging and disability advocates and providers can take. This webinar will be most useful for state-based advocates and providers working with older adults and people with disabilities, as well as budget and revenue advocates who want to learn more about issues impacting aging and disability services.
After attending this training, attendees will be able to:
- Understand H.R. 1’s cuts to Medicaid and SNAP funding and the impact on older adults and people with disabilities
- Identify steps in state budget processes and types of revenue strategies
- Apply practical, actionable steps advocates and providers can take to engage in revenue discussions to prevent benefit cuts
Presenters:
- Natalie Kean, Director of Federal Health Advocacy, Justice in Aging
- Wesley Tharpe, Senior Advisor for State Tax Policy, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
- Kelly Allen, Executive Director, West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy
- Yasmin Peled, Director of California Government Affairs, Justice in Aging
Background Information for Attendees:
- Justice in Aging Resource: What’s in the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 and What Does it Mean for Low-Income Older Adults’ Access to Health and Long-Term Care
- Justice in Aging Webinar: Medicaid Cuts in H.R. 1: Updates for Aging Advocates
- CBPP Blog: States Must Prioritize Revenue to Support People and Communities in Wake of Harmful Republican Megabill
- CBPP Interactive: State and Local Revenue Options for Advancing a Brighter Future
2026 Boot Camp Series
Person-Centered Approaches to Adult Day Services
Sessions 1 & 2: Thursday, March 19, 2026/ 12 noon EDT & 2 pm EDT
Sessions 3 & 4: Tuesday, March 24, 2026/ 12:00 pm EDT & 2 pm EDT
NADSA Members:
- Early Bird Registration through Friday, March 6: $159
- Regular Registration after March 6: $179
Non-members: $249
To register, please click on the following link: Person-Centered Care
NADSA is launching its first Boot Camp Series for 2026 with an emphasis on Person-Centered Approaches to Adult Day Services. The term person-centered is synonymous with Adult Day Services and these sessions are designed to explore several areas in depth with approaches and tools to put them into practice at your centers.
The first two sessions include an Overview of Person-Centered Care and Person-Centered Marketing and Language for ADS. These presentations will take place on Thursday, March 19th, at 12 noon EST and 2 pm EDT. The second presentations will cover Person-Centered Care Planning and Activities, and Person-Centered Approaches Across Populations (Dementia, IDD, Normal Agers). These presentations are scheduled for Thursday, March 24th, at 12 noon EST and 2 pm EDT.
Overview of Person-Centered Care
March 19, 12 noon EDT
This Boot Camp session introduces the foundations of person‑centered practices and their importance in everyday support. Participants will explore shifting from program‑driven to person‑driven approaches that promote dignity, choice, and autonomy, with an emphasis on plain language, respectful communication, and facilitation over direction.
Learning Objectives:
- Define person‑centered practices and explain their importance in supporting dignity, choice, and quality of life.
- Describe how person‑centered practices promote autonomy and informed choice, shifting supports from program‑driven to person‑driven.
- Identify key principles of person‑centered practices and recognize how they apply to everyday interactions and services.
- Apply plain language and respectful, person‑first communication to support understanding, trust, and equitable decision‑making.
About the presenter: Lendy Ruano is the Director of Person‑Centered Services at Easterseals Southern California, leading work that advances dignity, choice, and meaningful outcomes for adults receiving services. She is passionate about plain language, respectful communication, and building a strong person‑centered culture that supports confidence, autonomy, and trust for both people supported and professionals.
Person-Centered Marketing and Language for ADS
March 19, 2 pm EDT
How Adult Day Services are described to families and communities shapes how they are perceived. Too often, marketing focuses on medical needs, supervision, and decline, unintentionally reinforcing stigma. In this session, we will explore how providers can shift their language to better reflect the vibrant, engaging environments Adult Day Services offer. Participants will gain practical ideas for using person-centered language that highlights connection, purpose, and meaningful daily experiences while communicating the true value of these programs to families and communities.
About the presenter: Kara Harvey is the Founder and Franchisor of Elder-Well® Adult Day Program and an innovator in Adult Day Services with more than 30 years of experience in senior care. Through her work developing engagement-focused adult day programs, Kara has helped shift how these services are presented to families and communities, giving her a unique perspective on the importance of person-centered marketing and language in the field.
Person-Centered Care Planning and Activities
March 24, 12 noon EDT
Write-up to be provided soon.
Person-Centered Approaches Across Populations (Dementia, IDD, Normal Agers)
March 24, 2 pm EDT
Write-up to be provided soon.