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Join the Virginia Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (VAIRS) for an opportunity to hear from Information & Referral programs and systems serving Virginia’s communities. I&R services have been challenged during these unprecedented times, yet continue to innovate and collaborate to serve individuals, families, and communities across the state. This webinar will feature diverse I&R sectors that comprise VAIRS membership and offer a chance to share input with VAIRS for the year ahead.

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 2:00-3:30p.m. Eastern Time

The Juanita C. Grant Foundation, in partnership with the National Council on Aging, is convening for a virtual Town Hall Meeting to develop strategies and initiate a Call to Action for communities of color to connect at the local level through trusted sources, in preparation for a COVID-19 vaccine prioritizing older adults.

Panelists featured in this town hall include:

Justice in Aging is hosting a webinar to provide an overview of a new issue brief centered on the dual eligible population and programmatic recommendations to support equity. The recommendations are measures advocates and health plans can utilize to ensure equity is at the center of their ongoing response to COVID-19.

Examples of recommendations in the brief include:

Please join the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center for the webinar, Sustaining Programs for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers: Billing for Dementia Services.

NADRC is hosting a webinar to discuss community-based services and supports delivery to people living with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Providers from the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging and Nevada Senior Services will discuss innovative approaches used to ensure the continued service delivery for people living with dementia.

Registration is open for the Consumer Voice 44^th Annual Conference. The theme of this virtual event is “Quality Now and Tomorrow: Creating a Better Future Together”. Attendees can expect to hear from expert speakers, learn the most up-to-date policy information,  and network with a community of other long-term care advocates. Session topics include:

Resources for Integrated Care is hosting a webinar to discuss the benefits of flu vaccinations for dually eligible individuals and the role of health plans in ensuring beneficiaries receive flu vaccinations. The webinar will include strategies for health plans to provide access and education on the importance of annual flu vaccinations. Attendees can expect to hear from multiple health plans who will share promising practices such as establishing committees, developing effective outreach strategies, and partnering with community organizations. Panelists include:

The Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) is hosting their 2020 Annual Symposium on Financial Solutions for Women. The theme will be "Moving Forward: Building, Expanding and Strengthening Women’s Retirement Security". This year's virtual event features retirement marketplace experts who will discuss public policy options and educational initiatives to help women and their families plan for their long-term financial security. 

ACL is hosting an upcoming webinar on how COVID-19 has led to innovation in ID/DD transportation services. The webinar will discuss the ways that states and providers adapted during the pandemic, including updated waivers, procedural strategies, and other creative approaches to ensure continuity in home and community-based services (HCBS) and overall health and safety. This webinar will also address how lessons learned during COVID-19 can be applied to transportation services moving forward.