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The American Society on Aging (ASA) invites participants to join an upcoming webinar that will address the complexities of caregiving. Attendees will gain insights into identifying signs of caregiver burnout, receive strategies for effective stress management, and learn communication techniques for navigating discussions related to respite care. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the different stages of dementia and receive communication tools suitable for various caregiving settings.

The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign, an initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is hosting an upcoming webinar titled "Improving Access to Health Care Coverage in Rural Communities with Medicaid and CHIP." This webinar will highlight the role of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in addressing the healthcare needs of families in rural areas, where challenges related to poverty and unemployment can hinder access to care.

The National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) is organizing a webinar titled "Promoting Autonomy for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities through Decisional and Other Supports." This training session will explore strategies for identifying and implementing various forms of support for individuals who require assistance in specific areas, with a focus on maximizing autonomy while minimizing interference with decision-making authority.

Today is the final day to register for the upcoming 2023 Discover I&R Virtual Conference, hosted by Inform USA. This conference is the premier virtual event for those working on the front lines of community and resource navigation. The conference will take place from November 2-3, and will provide insight and education on trending topics as well as a few select recordings from the AIRS 2023 In-Person Discovery Conference.

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Mathematica is hosting an upcoming webinar titled "Don't Get Spooked by Health Care Data: Tackling Zombie Rates and Ghost Networks," in collaboration with Veda's CEO and Co-Founder, Meghan Gaffney. This webinar will explore the untapped potential of health care data, with a focus on recent federal mandates for price transparency data and the associated challenges, including the emergence of zombie rates.

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) has announced the launch of their 2023-2024 Disability & Health Webinar Series, set to begin in early November. Join AAHD for a conversation with disability community members and advocates as they share a vision of inclusive health research.

During October, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) recognizes Health Literacy Month, an annual observance focused on improving access to information and services that people need to make informed decisions about their health. Attaining health literacy is a key goal of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthy People 2030 initiative, particularly relevant for individuals with limited education, lower income, chronic conditions, and non-native English speakers who often face health literacy challenges.

Join the White House Office of Public Engagement for the next installment of their monthly Aging and Disability Communities Calls. Through outreach, communication, public events, and official announcements from the administration and the various departments of the Executive Office of the President, the Office of Public Engagement strives to remove obstacles and barriers and creates opportunities to improve public awareness and involvement in the work of the Biden-Harris administration. Registration is required for this event.

Registration is still open for the 4th annual Kentucky Senior Hunger Summit, hosted by the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living. This virtual summit brings together a diverse group of experts and community stakeholders to raise awareness and discuss viable solutions to end senior hunger and food insecurity.

The LEAD Center is hosting an upcoming webinar highlighting the Good Jobs Initiative (GJI), a U.S. Department of Labor-led program that is focused on improving job quality and creating access to good jobs for all working people, including people with disabilities. Participants will hear from a variety of employers and the people with disabilities they employ in good jobs about their experiences, available supports, and the ways that employees with disabilities have benefitted their businesses.

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