This webinar will introduce the new Elder Justice Networks Locator. This map can be used to help elder justice professionals locate and collaborate with elder justice networks across the nation. During the webinar, participants will learn about the creation of the map, see a live demonstration of how to use the tool, and learn how they can submit additional networks for inclusion.
Presenter: Talitha Guinn-Shaver
The release of the Annual Disability Statistics Compendium will take place on February 11, 2020 in Washington, DC. The Compendium provides national and state-level statistics on people with disabilities and the government programs that serve the population with disabilities. This event will highlight findings from the past year along with data from Federal partners. There will also be two special panels: rural disability statistics, and opioid use and behavioral health for people with disabilities. Registration for this event is free.
This webinar will explore how community-based services can be designed to better support people living with dementia in underserved communities. The webinar will focus on two case studies. The first example is from Alzheimer's Los Angeles, who uses innovative strategies to make education accessible for the Latino community.
Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) are protected by anti discrimination laws that guarantee their access to federal agencies and programs. This webinar will provide an overview of the federal authorities governing language access for LEP individuals, discuss general resources for accessing language assistance services throughout the federal government, and explain how to advocate for LEP individuals. Presenters will focus specifically on the language assistance services provided by the Social Security Administration.
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The number of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) over the age of 60 is steadily increasing.
This webinar looks at a case study on how the city of Boise, Idaho shares housing and homelessness data with healthcare systems and other agencies to identify people for interventions and track outcomes. Boise used this data to identify patterns and adopt the Frequent Users Systems Engagement (FUSE) initiative to provide affordable supportive housing with wraparound support services to stabilize individuals in the community.
This webinar will discuss the appropriate use and associated risks of antipsychotic drugs. The conversation will be framed through the context of individual rights. Presenters will discuss the process for providing informed consent and share resources for more information. Participants will also have the opportunity to hear about the potential impact of these drugs from the perspective of a family member.
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic disease, such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability in America, and up to 90 cents of every health care dollar is spent treating people with chronic illnesses. This event is a deep-dive conversation to explore the policies, strategies and innovations that could improve primary care treatment for patients with chronic diseases.
This NCAPPS webinar will explore the role of support providers as they balance the individual's choice with "duty of care". The webinar will discuss the importance of the 'dignity of risk' from the perspective of individuals with disabilities and will review how support providers can assist in managing risks associated with certain decisions.
