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NCOA, Latinos for a Secure Retirement, and the Juanita C. Grant Foundation are hosting a community cafecito (coffee chat) to discuss the impact of social isolation on communities of color and other marginalized groups. Speakers will also discuss promising practices in engaging with older adults of color to disrupt social isolation and bridge gaps in socialization.

This webinar will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

CIDI is hosting a webinar to provide an overview on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) face mask guidelines and challenges individuals with disabilities may experience while following the guidance. Participants can expect to hear tips, resources, and guidance for wearing face masks to protect themselves from COVID-19.

This webinar will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

The Arc is hosting a webinar to discuss how individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can plan for their financial future. Arc Council members will share their expertise on benefits, saving, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and supporting families. Presenters will provide an overview of these important issues, provide helpful resources, and be available to answer your questions

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

NCOA is hosting a webinar to discuss how mental illness plays a role in homelessness among older adults. Participants can expect to learn:

Affordable Housing for Older Adults and People with Disabilities.

NCOA and Health Management Associates are hosting a webinar to discuss findings from their report on Medicaid reimbursement for evidence-based health promotion programs. This report identifies Medicaid authorities and financing mechanisms states have adopted to reimburse evidence-based health promotion programs, barriers to adoption, and promising practices in establishing reimbursable programs and approaches that may be replicated in other states and communities.

APS TARC is hosting a webinar to share results from its recent study on the impact of COVID-19 on adult protective services. The survey gathered data via interviews from state administrators and local staff focused on changes and challenges in adapting to pandemic restrictions. Presenters will discuss findings from the national study on COVID-19’s effect on work and workload, policies and practices, and partnerships and preparedness.

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Mathematica is hosting a webinar to share the latest evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on nursing home residents. This webinar will also discuss how evidence can inform policy recommendations for state leadership, agency and long-term care leadership, policymakers, and key stakeholders.

NCAPPS is hosting a webinar highlighting personal and professional experiences with dementia from a spectrum of panelists. This webinar will also discuss approaches to make supports for people with dementia more person-centered on the individual, community, and system level. Presenters will offer an overview of person-centered thinking, planning, and practice.

This webinar will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

When your mission is to help society's most vulnerable members, it's often hard to see that work as a "business." Yet establishing a set of repeatable business processes is essential for nearly any successful state agency or community-based organization (CBO). This webinar will help your state and its provider network lock in standards that lead to more funding and better outcomes for clients.