The National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities, now known as ADvancing States, is a leading organization that represents the 56 state and territorial agencies on aging and disabilities. With a rich history dating back to 1964, ADvancing States is committed to supporting visionary leadership, promoting system innovation, and advocating for national policies that enhance long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities. ADvancing States serves as a platform for state agencies to adopt federal policy and programmatic recommendations, ensuring their collective voice is heard.

The organization collects and shares information on innovative state policy options, program models, service delivery strategies, and management practices. Through strategic collaborations within the aging and disability networks, ADvancing States fosters relationships at both the state and national level, collaborating with key organizations and government agencies. With a mission to design, improve, and sustain state systems delivering long-term services and supports, ADvancing States provides states with high-quality, accurate, non-partisan, and timely information.

They offer valuable resources such as the Friday Update, a weekly newsletter featuring policy updates, grant funding opportunities, and more. They also host calls, webinars, and symposiums to promote knowledge-sharing and dialogue among state directors. Through the Home and Community-Based Services Clearinghouse and ADvancing StatesiQ Learning Center, ADvancing States provides online resources, tools, and courses to assist with policymaking, program development, and research in order to expand and improve home and community-based services.

Overall, ADvancing States is dedicated to advancing the interests of states, advocating for their needs in Washington, D. C., and supporting the delivery of effective long-term services and supports for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers