One Year In: COVID-19 Information Resources for Aging and Disabilities Programs

Event Description: 

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected many groups, especially older adults and the large population of people in the United States living with a disability. While vaccines offer hope for return to community and social engagement, needs remain high and vaccination access can be hampered by a myriad of barriers. Information and Referral/Assistance programs and aging and disabilities agencies broadly have experienced a year of deep challenges to support older adults and people with disabilities through this time of COVID. Join the webinar to enhance your understanding of risks for populations you serve, learn about vaccine distribution nationally, and consider what lies ahead. See data on the impacts COVID-19 has had on I&R/A programs.

 
Hear from the Georgia Institute of Technology Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation about accessible materials and resources from existing CDC COVID-19 guidance developed for disability audiences. Leave with real-time resources for you to access as the field collectively works to distribute vital health information to those who need it most.
 
Presenters:
  • Martha Roherty, Executive Director, ADvancing States

  • Liz Persaud, Program and Outreach Manager, Tools for Life, Georgia’s Assistive Technology Program, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation, Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Nanette Relave, Senior Director, National I&R Support Center, ADvancing States

  • Elaine Sawyer, Senior Policy Associate, ADvancing States

 
Real-time captioning will be provided for this webinar.
 
This webinar will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
 
Click here to register.
Dates: 
Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
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Sponsor: 
ADvancing States
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