RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council Virtual Full Council Meeting
ACL and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology are hosting a webinar on funding and programs for accessible, supportive home environments. A panel of speakers from federal agencies and national associations will discuss efforts to promote safe and accessible home environments, lessons learned during the pandemic, and plans for the future.
Panelists:
Rob Groenendaal, Assistive Technology Program Manager, Administration for Community Living (ACL), Center for Innovation and Partnership, Office of Interagency Innovation
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is beginning a four-part webinar series on social isolation in people with disabilities. The first webinar in the series will focus on social isolation and loneliness for individuals with spinal cord injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speakers:
James S. Krause, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Associate Dean for Research, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina