Initiatives

2026 Policy Priorities

CCoA’s policy engagement will align with the following areas as they relate to older adults and people with disabilities, and caregivers. These priorities represent key elements that support the well-being of Californians as they age.

Behavioral Health

Housing & Homelessness

Emergency Preparedness

Workforce Development/Health & Aging Workforce

Workforce Development/Economic Opportunity

Additional Bridging Concepts

CCoA will incorporate four bridging concepts into its work. These strategic tenets guide efforts to support effective policies and advance societal change.

Social Connection:

Loneliness is epidemic among Californians throughout their lifespan. Social health and connection fosters well-being and longevity and works as a force multiplier when supported as a component of diverse outreach projects.

Equity:

CCoA upholds values of equity and inclusion; justice; choice, and access; respect and integrity; collaboration and partnership, by and for all Californians regardless of race, income, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

  • Participate in the rule-making process to implement SB 1249 (Roth, Chapter 337, Statutes of 2024)
  • Participate in stakeholder meetings and provide feedback on the Sept. 2024 CDA report on the needs of LGBTQIA+ older adults
  • Monitor implementation of CA Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM)
  • Monitor and provide feedback on CDA’s Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Financing Initiative

Age Inclusivity:

Collaboration between generations promotes social health, resiliency, a positive image of aging, and can be a catalyst for systemic change.

  • Support the development of local communities that promote healthy living
  • Initiate project development for a K-14 Lifespan Education curriculum

Innovation:

New ideas, new approaches, and new tools inspire change and have the potential to produce new outcomes

  • Explore opportunities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to benefit older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers and providers

Additional Stakeholder Advisory Committee Participation

  • Aging and Disability Collaborative
  • Aging and Disability Resource Connection Advisory Committee
  • Elder Justice Legislative Subcommittee
  • Elder and Disability Justice Coordinating Council
  • Disability and Aging Community Living Advisory Committee
  • Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Committee