HSRI

09/04/2026

Visit: https://www.hsricaps.org/resources/community-engagement-workbook

09/01/2026

Talking about mental health saves lives.

This Su***de Prevention Month, let's work together to change the narrative around su***de. Open, honest conversations help break down stigma, build understanding, and encourage people to reach out before they reach crisis.

Creating a culture of empathy starts with listening, learning, and supporting one another.

***dePreventionMonth

Start with a conversation. Learn how to talk about su***de. Share what you learn. Walk with your community. Three ways to make a difference this September.

09/01/2026

Register TODAY! Join a webinar Wednesday, September 2, with National Core Indicators, hosted by Community Care Network for Dementia and the Advancing Workforce Analysis and Research for Dementia Network.
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The Community Care Network for Dementia (CaN-D) and the Advancing Workforce Analysis and Research for Dementia (AWARD) Network are pleased to announce the upcoming webinar: Data opportunities to advance dementia home- and community-based services (HCBS) through direct care workforce measurement and....

09/01/2026

📣TOMORROW📣
Don't miss HSRI's Lindsay DuBois and Kate Brady at an Association of University Centers on Disabilities webinar Wednesday, Sept. 2: “Strengthening Employment through HCBS: Using Data & Dissemination.”
Register now🔗

AUCD’s Community Inclusion Team supports the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Network in partnership with the Administration for Community Living.

08/28/2026

Join HSRI's Lindsay DuBois and Kate Brady for an Association of University Centers on Disabilities webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 2: “Strengthening Employment through HCBS: Using Data & Dissemination.”
Register today 🔗

AUCD’s Community Inclusion Team supports the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Network in partnership with the Administration for Community Living.

08/26/2026

Thank you to those of you who joined National Core Indicators presentations at the 2026 HCBS Conference in Baltimore! We hope to greet you again at Thursday's intensive with NCI-Aging and Disabilities! https://advancingstates.cventevents.com/event/HCBS2026/summary

Pictured: HSRI's Stephanie Giordano, co-director of National Core Indicators, discusses long-term services and supports quality improvement in a Tuesday presentation with our NCI partners.

ADvancing States Nasddds

08/26/2026

📣 Register today!📣 https://ow.ly/w8EE50ZFlEY
Join us September 9 for a webinar with The Grassroots Project: “What to Know About the New 1915(c)(11) Waiver Authority.”
Learn more about this new waiver authority and what it may mean for home- and community-based services, people with disabilities, families, advocates, and other community partners.
📅 September 9
⏰ 2-3 p.m. ET
💻 Live Webinar

08/25/2026

We look forward to greeting you on September 9! Don't forget to sign up 👇

📢 Upcoming Grassroots Project Webinar!

Join us on September 9 from 2:00–3:30 PM Eastern for “What to Know About the New 1915(c)(11) Waiver Authority.”

Learn more about this new waiver authority and what it may mean for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), people with disabilities, families, advocates, and other community stakeholders.

📅 September 9
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM Eastern
💻 Live Webinar

Register today! Scan the QR code on the graphic or click the registration link in our caption/bio.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_acf8SP2vQtudfcfTLq7_2A?utm_source=chatgpt.com #/registration



Image Description — Graphic 1 (woman and older woman):
Light blue and teal Grassroots Project webinar graphic. The Grassroots Project logo appears across the top with “Engage • Connect • Advocate.” Text announces a live webinar on September 9 from 2:00–3:30 PM Eastern titled “What to Know About the New 1915(c)(11) Waiver Authority.” On the left is a photo of two Black women, one younger and one older, smiling together while looking at a tablet. A QR code and orange “Register Now” button appear near the bottom.

08/25/2026

Congratulations to HSRI Founder and President Emerita Valerie J. Bradley, who was recently named to the board of National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals - NADSP's newly relaunched NADSP Foundation! [🔗 in comments]

08/23/2026

Hello, Baltimore🦀! This week, we're joining partners and colleagues at the 2026 HCBS Conference. We hope to greet you at these sessions with National Core Indicators:
1️⃣ Tuesday: "NCI-AD in Action: Transforming Person Experience Data into Meaningful LTSS Quality Improvement"
2️⃣ Wednesday: "NCI State of the Workforce: Supporting Lives, Strengthening Communities"
3️⃣ Thursday: NCI-AD intensive for participating and interested states!

ADvancing States NASDDDS

https://advancingstates.cventevents.com/event/HCBS2026/summary