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Join NANASP for a webinar to discuss state policy research and actions towards addressing older adult malnutrition. Dr. Matthew Smith from Texas will discuss efforts to identify and address malnutrition in high-risk populations and Brittany Woodbury will discuss Utah's efforts to address malnutrition.

 

This webinar will be held on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. ET.

 

This Housing and Services Resource Center webinar will reveal effective strategies for supporting people with disabilities as they find homes in the community, get connected with services, and integrate into community life. Participants will be able to ask questions to help them form similar community-driven partnerships.

 

In partnership with nursing homes, hospitals, and community-based organizations, two states have developed innovative programs that have assisted over 5,000 people settle back into homes in the community. In this webinar two panels will discuss the core elements of these programs, the role of community service providers, and how states and local partners can overcome barriers. Participants will also learn about funding sources, tools, and tips for replicating these models in their states. 

 

This webinar will provide an overview of the newly approved HARP program for the Older Americans Act Title III-D evidence-based program pre-approved list. HARP is a behavioral intervention that targets fall risk behaviors and home hazards for older adults at high risk of falling through minor home repair, adaptive equipment, task modification, and education and self-management strategies. Register to learn more about HARP, it's benefits for older adults, and more.

 

Featuring Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, and other Department leaders, the event will include a presentation on the Department’s recently issued Air Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights as well as other exciting developments on transportation for people with disabilities.

 

This event will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from 2:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. ET.

 

Featuring Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy Taryn Williams and other department leaders, the event will explore the Department of Labor’s efforts to deliver on the promise of the ADA through policies and programs for workers and job seekers with disabilities. CART captioning and ASL interpreter will be available.

 

This event will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 10:00 a.m to 10:45 a.m. ET.

 

The Administrator of CMS, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure will provide updates on CMS' accomplishments and progress towards advancing CMS' strategic plan. The call will also include information on how stakeholders can partner with CMS to implement key initiatives. Other members of the CMS leadership team as well as the CMS Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, Jon Blum, will also speak on the call.

 

The call will be held on Tuesday, July 19 from 1:00 p.m. ET to 2:00 p.m. ET.