Upcoming Events August/September
AUGUST 2026
Upcoming Events
ACDD is pleased to share several upcoming meetings and events that support learning, collaboration, and community engagement across Alabama. Learn more about each opportunity below.
Free Webinar
Medicaid 101: Basics and Recent Changes
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1:00 PM to 2:15 PM Central Time
This webinar from Justice in Aging will provide an introduction to Medicaid, including eligibility, key protections, Medicaid’s role in health and long-term care, how Medicaid and Medicare work together, and recent federal changes.
The webinar may be especially useful for aging and disability advocates, legal aid advocates, and people who are new to Medicaid.
ACDD Meeting
Public Policy Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1:00 PM Central Time
The ACDD Public Policy Committee will meet in a hybrid format, with options to attend in person or virtually.
ACDD Meeting
Program Planning Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 13, 2026
2:30 PM Central Time
The ACDD Program Planning Committee will meet in a hybrid format, with options to attend in person or virtually.
ACDD Meeting
August Full Council Meeting
Friday, August 14, 2026
9:00 AM to approximately 12:30 PM Central Time
ACDD will hold its August Full Council Meeting in a hybrid format, with options to attend in person or virtually. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Free Online Meeting
Region IV Community of Practice
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Thursday, August 20, 2026
6:00 PM Central Time
Join the Region IV Community of Practice to learn about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy with guest speaker Dr. Stephanie Knox. This free online meeting is open to families, caregivers, self-advocates, and professionals.
Upcoming Conference
2026 Alabama Disability Conference
September 13–15, 2026
Auburn, Alabama
Dr. Rebecca Hines, ACL’s Commissioner of Administration on Disabilities, will be a featured speaker at the 2026 Alabama Disability Conference. Join participants from across Alabama to learn, connect, and discuss the future of disability services.