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Looking for inspiration, subject-matter experts, or model programs? Commit to Connect regularly offers two ways to learn and engage:

  • Webinars: These 60-minute sessions feature expert speakers and program examples followed by Q&A between participants and speakers.
  • Office Hours: These 30-minute interview-style sessions feature subject matter experts on best practices, strategies, and model programs increasing social connections.

Upcoming Events

Please check back soon for new upcoming events.

Event Archive

Webinars:

From Mobility to Connection: Transportation Strategies to Strengthen Social Connectedness of Older Adults and People with Disabilities (September 22, 2026)

  • Organizations: Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC), Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio, Aging & Independence Services
  • The slides are available here

PEARLS: an Evidence-Based Program to Address Depression and Social Isolation in Older Adults (July 29, 2026)

  • Organizations: University of Washington Health Promotion Research Center, Aging and Disability Services in Seattle/King County, The Women’s Center of Tarrant County, Aging & Independent Services in the County of San Diego Health and Human Services
  • The slides are available here

The Impact of Falls Prevention Programs on Social Connectedness (May 12, 2026)

  • Organizations: National Council on Aging, Trellis, MAC Inc.
  • The slides are available here

Capturing Data to Measure the Impact of CDSME on Social Connection (February 11, 2026)

  • Organizations: Indiana University School of Public Health, Illinois Pathways to Health, and The North Country Healthy Heart Network
  • The slides are available here

Supporting Social Connection of Caregivers Webinar (September 26, 2025)

  • Organizations: Caregiver Action Network, AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services, and an individual serving as a “Carefluencer”
  • The slides are available here

Supporting Social Connection Through Volunteerism (September 3, 2025)

  • Organizations: National Community Care Corps, The Oasis Institute, and Lori’s Hands
  • The slides are available here

Promoting Social Connection Among Veterans (June 4, 2025)

  • Organizations: Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Bedford Healthcare System, and Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc.
  • The slides are available here

Social Connection as a Protective Factor for Fraud and Exploitation (December 19, 2024)

  • Organizations: USAging, Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Center on Elder Abuse, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Area Agency on Aging 3
  • The slides are available here

Outcome Evaluation in Social Connection Programming (September 18, 2024)

  • Organizations: California Department of Aging, Cincinnati Music and Wellness Coalition, Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, and Texas A&M School of Public Health
  • The slides are available here

Advancing Social Connection Through Art and Creative Expressions (June 27, 2024)

  • Organizations: National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), Central Vermont Council on Aging, and Dances For A Variable Population
  • The slides are available here

Strengthening Social Connection in Housing Communities: Innovative Approaches (April 30, 2024)

  • Organizations: American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC), Front Porch, and Our Stomping Ground
  • The slides are available here

Promoting Social Connection Among Older Adults Living with HIV/AIDS (February 27, 2024)

  • Organizations: Los Angeles County Commission on HIV, Detroit Area Agency on Aging, and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation
  • The slides are available here

Office Hours:

Supporting the Social Connection Needs for Individuals with Autism (June 30, 2026)

  • Organizations: HANDS in Autism® Interdisciplinary Training and Resource Center
  • Resources Recap
  • The recording is available here

Highlighting Innovative Social Connection Programs (February 25, 2026)

Highlighting Champions of Social Connection (January 7, 2026)

  • Organizations: 50 Forward Mohawk Valley 
  • Resource Recap
  • The recording is available here

Social Connection and Engaging People with Disabilities in Rural Communities (September 4, 2025)

  • Organizations: University of Montana’s Research and Training Center (RTC) 
  • Resources Recap
  • The recording is available here

Social Connection and Assistive Technology (August 20, 2025)

  • Organizations: Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP)
  • Resources Recap
  • The recording is available here

Social Connection and Nutrition (April 18, 2025)

  • Organizations: Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs at the Administration for Community Living (ACL) 
  • Resources Recap
  • The recording is available here

Advancing Social Connection as a Public Health Priority (March 19, 2024)

  • Organizations: National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), Mississippi State Department of Health, and Washington University in St. Louis
  • Resources Recap
  • The slides are available here

Intergenerational Engagement (January 30, 2024)

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