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This upcoming webinar, hosted by the ACL-funded AT3 Center, will explore the role of assistive technology (AT) in advancing accessible transportation for individuals with disabilities and those who are aging. Key areas of discussion will include the roles and activities of Assistive Technology Act Programs, AT for individual use and vehicle modifications, and AT/accessible transportation partnerships. Attendees will also be provided with materials and websites for accessible transportation options.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) is recognizing National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month during September. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a congenital condition resulting in the production of abnormal crescent-shaped blood cells that impair oxygen delivery, leading to pain, organ damage, infection, and potential stroke. It disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic individuals, highlighting the need for increased awareness and equitable access to comprehensive care for those affected.

Inform USA invites Information & Referral/Assistance professionals to attend an upcoming webinar for aging and disabilities I&R/A programs on organizational accreditation. The presentation will provide an overview of the role of Aging and Disability Resource Centers in the community and why becoming Inform USA accredited is important when working with stakeholders. The presentation will include a summary of the accreditation process and standards.

The National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) is hosting a virtual training session focused on preventing tax foreclosure, particularly among low-income and older homeowners. This training will emphasize the importance of ensuring that these individuals have access to all available exemptions and discounts, as many older adults who are at risk of tax foreclosure have not taken advantage of these resources.

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting an upcoming briefing to highlight the Elder Index, an online research tool used to calculate financial adequacy for older adults in specific locales across the country. Developed in collaboration with The University of Boston at Massachusetts and supported by the RRF Foundation for Aging, this briefing aims to advance economic security for older adults from diverse backgrounds, including older adults of color, low-income, women, LGBT, and rural populations.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are hosting an upcoming webinar to provide an overview of the recently announced “States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity and Development (AHEAD) Model.” The AHEAD Model team will discuss the goals and key components of the Model, including statewide targets, hospital global budgets, and primary care transformation. The webinar will provide additional details on the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) application process, followed by audience Q&A.

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Join SAGE, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for a webinar on LGBTQ+ Equity and Elder Justice within the long-term care services and supports network. 

Topics will include:

• Equity within senior housing communities

• Abuse/neglect awareness and support

• Consumer fraud protections and resources

Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a virtual conference focused on optimizing healthcare delivery to improve patient lives. This virtual event will convene leaders from the federal government, healthcare provider organizations, and the patient advocacy community to explore opportunities across the healthcare enterprise, focusing on reducing administrative burden, strengthening access to quality care, and making it easier for clinicians to provide that care.

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hosting the next virtual joint meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD) and the National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters (NACIDD). The NACSD and NACIDD will provide guidance to HHS and discuss recommendations regarding the specific needs of older adults and people with disabilities, respectively, related to disaster preparedness and response.

Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the fourth installment of the “Medicaid and CHIP Renewals: What to Know and How to Prepare, A Partner Education Monthly Series.” This webinar series aims to provide stakeholders with information to prepare for Medicaid and CHIP renewals.

Topics discussed during this month’s webinar will include:

• Strategies to engage states and local stakeholders