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Partnering to Fight Hunger: Breaking-Down Silos and Incorporating Lived Expertise

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This webinar will highlight opportunities to address food insecurity by connecting state partners and centering lived expertise, while discussing recent national exploration done by the Center for Health Care Strategies. It will feature insights from community members with lived expertise as well as state officials from Oregon and Indiana about opportunities to coordinate across Medicaid and SNAP to address food insecurity. Attendees will learn ways to incorporate the experiences of community members into program and policy decision-making.
 

Equity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities

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People with disabilities face significant barriers to accessing primary and preventative health care. This webinar will feature presentations on standards and resources related to health care accessibility, including inclusive medical equipment, health care facility design, information technology, and communication devices and systems.
 
This webinar will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.
 

Dementia in the Community: Intergenerational Programming Aimed at Engaging Children, Youth and People Living with Dementia

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This NADRC webinar will discuss intergenerational and youth-focused programs that address social and community issues regarding dementia. Research suggests that those living with dementia who participate in intergenerational programs show a decrease in social isolation, as well as an increase in a sense of belonging, self-esteem, and well-being. Programming that targets youth helps communities develop a deeper understanding of dementia and provides support for youth who may be also be caregivers.
 

How Former Beneficiaries Fare After Leaving Social Security Disability Insurance

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Join Mathematica’s Center for Studying Disability Policy for a webinar to learn more about the post-termination outcomes of former Social Security Disability Insurance beneficiaries. Mathematica Senior Researcher Michael Anderson and Research Analyst Marisa Shenk will present findings from the recent research. Jarnee Riley, an associate director at Westat will join the dicussion to talk about Westat's study for the Social Security Administration on the service, medical, and employment needs of people leaving disability programs because of medical improvement.
 

Community Inclusion Film Screening, National Core Indicators and Conversation on Quality

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Valerie Bradley, Founder and President Emerita of Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) will be joining as a guest speaker with Olivia Sullivan, from Elsevier/DirectCourse, to watch “Of the Community,” a 28 minute film depicting stories of community inclusion from eight individuals and their families. During this screening, attendees and speakers will have the opportunity to:

2023 Child and Adult Core Set Annual Review Workgroup

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On December 15, 2021, Mathematica will convene the first meeting of the 2023 Child and Adult Core Set Annual Review Workgroup. The Workgroup is charged with making recommendations to strengthen and improve the 2023 Child and Adult Core Sets. Mathematica invites stakeholders with an interest in Medicaid and CHIP health care quality measurement to attend. The meeting dates are listed below:
 
  • Orientation Meeting (virtual): Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 2:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. ET.

Understanding Transportation Barriers for Diverse Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults

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The NIDILRR-funded Mid-Atlantic ADA Regional Center will host a webinar to discuss the results from a national survey to inform participants about transportation barriers, modes, and potential solutions that respond to mobility needs of people with disabilities and older adults. Presenters will discuss how transportation equity is especially relevant now COVID-19 as increased isolation. Continuing education credits are available upon request.
 

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