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Join NADRC for a disucssion about preparing for emergencies through coordinated efforts of first responders and local aging organizations. The Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging and Pelham Fire Department have worked closely the last several years on a variety of innovations under the aging network to produce better outcomes for Area Agency on Aging clients. During this webinar, they will share how these partnerships started, examples of innovative programs, and information on how to prepare organizations, people living with dementia, and their caregivers for disasters.

The Elder Justice Coordinating Council brings together leaders from across the federal government to address issues of elder justice nationally. Council members include the leaders of federal departments, agencies, and entities administering programs related to abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. The next EJCC webinar meeting will feature a panel on nursing home reform, enforcement, and residents’ rights as well as a panel on effective messaging to prevent scams and fraud targeting seniors.

 

This webinar will focus on intergenerational social engagement programs. Attendees will hear from Generations United on how intergenerational programs provide social engagement that benefits older and younger generations, including current trends and tips for developing local programs. Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, DOROT and the University of Colorado Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging will then highlight intergenerational programs offered by their organizations and discuss how other organizations can create and implement similar offerings.

 

During this webinar attendees will learn about types of partners to engage in cross-sector collaboration for expanding access to home modification. Presenters will share first-hand experiences with establishing partnerships across the housing, aging, and disability sectors, including assistive technology. They will discuss how collaboration has helped them meet home modification needs of people with disabilities and older adults. The webinar will also provide resources for educating consumers and identifying home modification services and funding sources in each state.

Join the DETAC, the NDRN, and speakers from two state Protection and Advocacy entities to celebrate the anniversary of the Olmstead Decision. NDRN will discuss national trends for phasing out sheltered work in addition to highlighting the Employment First outcomes across the country. State expert speakers will showcase innovative and effective strategies at the state level to transition from a segregated work model to supporting competitive, integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.