So far, the project has: Made sure different state groups and organizations use plain language in state plans Started an "Aging & Inclusion" website to keep all helpful info in one place Added questions about getting older to the state’s official planning forms Created a "Word Guide" so that aging and disability groups can understand each other better

Project Impact Highlight

The Bridging #AgingAndDisabilities Network #BADN project in #California is helping older people with #disabilities live with dignity and support.

Learn more: nacdd.org/state-profil...

#CADDCouncil #CADisabilities #CADisability #CADisabilityAdvocate #CAAdvocate

A map of the United States that reads NACDD's Bridging Aging and Disability Network Impact in New Jersey.

Formed a team to teach others how to plan for the future. Started a website for the community to share information. Held more than 24 classes to help aging and disability groups work better together. Added their goals to the state’s official "Age-Friendly" plan.

Project Impact Highlight: #NewJersey

The Bridging #AgingAndDisabilities Network #BADN project in New Jersey is helping older people with #disabilities live with dignity and support.

Learn more: nacdd.org/bridging-and...

#NJDDCouncil #NJDisabilities #NJDisability #NJDisabilityAdvocate #NJAdvocate

A map of the United States that reads NACDD's Bridging Aging and Disability Network Impact in New York.

So far, the team in New York has: - Made a video series for senior centers to show how to welcome people with disabilities. - Asked 1,000 people what they need to find where more help is required. - Created a training video for people who work at community centers. - Worked on ways to help people feel more like a part of their community.

Project Impact Highlight: #NewYork

The Bridging #AgingAndDisabilities Network #BADN project in New York is helping older people with #disabilities live with dignity and support.

Learn more: nacdd.org/bridging-and...

#NYDDCouncil #NYDisabilities #NYDisability #NYDisabilityAdvocate #NYAdvocate

A map of the United States that reads: NACDD's Bridging Aging and Disability Network Impact in Iowa.

So far, the project has: Developed better ways to talk with older people with disabilities about the help they can get. Created a book about different ways to make choices without needing a legal guardian. Taught workers more about how to support people with disabilities. Made sure helping older people with disabilities is a main part of the state’s five-year plan.

Project Impact Highlight: #Iowa

The Bridging #AgingandDisabilities Network #BADN project in Iowa is helping older people with disabilities stay independent with good support.

Learn more about Iowa’s work here: nacdd.org/state-profil...

#IowaDDCouncil #IowaBADN #NACDD

Project Impact Highlight: #NewMexico

The Bridging #AgingAndDisabilities Network #BADN project in New Mexico is helping older people with #disabilities stay independent with support.

Learn more: nacdd.org/bridging-and...

#NMDDCouncil #NMDisabilities #NMDisability #NMDisabilityAdvocate #NMAdvocate

Entrance area of a conference venue with a welcome banner for the C4A Annual Conference.

Speaker speaking to a crowd at a conference.

Speaker speaking to a crowd at a conference.

Group photo of people attending a conference.

Inspiring conversations underway at the #C4A2025! 🎉

Together, #LACountyAD is exploring new ways to better support older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers. Because none of us can do this work alone. 💙

#C4A2025 #PartneringToProsper #AgingAndDisabilities #LACounty #Community