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Expanding Career Pathways for Youth and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
This webinar from the National Institute of Mental Health will focus on the importance of employment as a social determinant of health. The webinar will look specifically at how to improve access to competitive, integrated employment for youth and young adults on the autism spectrum. During the webinar, participants will hear about the benefits of work-based learning, learn about resources to support workplace accommodations, and gain a deeper understanding of the link between work and health.
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Seniors Against Scams
This webinar will provide an overview of Seniors Against Scams, an education curriculum that highlights popular scams targeting vulnerable older adults. During the webinar, participants will hear from four directors who implemented the program at their senior centers and learn about evaluation results. This program is now available for implementation at senior centers, and the webinar will provide resources, guides, press release templates, survey tools and tips to assist those interested in starting the program.
Newly Approved Evidence-Based Programs to Help Expand Your Programming and Reach
This webinar will discuss four programs that were recently approved for the Older Americans Act Title III-D evidence-based program pre-approved list. The four programs featured are:
- Respecting Choices
- ¡Sí, Yo Puedo Controlar Mí Diabetes! (¡Sí, Yo Puedo!),
- Health Matters
- Tai Chi Prime
During the webinar, participants will learn about how each of these evidence-based initiatives can help reach new participants and address diverse health needs.
SSI Self-Help for Overpayments: Administrative Waivers
This webinar will discuss the steps an SSI recipient should take if they receive a notice of overpayment from the Social Security Administration. Presenters will explore options including appealing the determination of an overpayment and requesting a waiver. Participants will also learn how advocates can assist individuals through processes such as filing a waiver application, asking for an administrative waiver, and establishing a monthly payment plan.
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Reeve Summit 2020: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is putting on its first annual conference, Reeve Summit 2020: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect. 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of Christopher Reeve’s spinal cord injury, and this event is a unique opportunity to bring together the community, key thought leaders and individuals who have had an extraordinary impact on the lives of people with paralysis and related disabilities.
Measuring Home and Community-Based Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Home Maintenance: Resources from the Here to Stay Program
NOTE: Registration for this webinar is now full. The recording, slides, and transcript from the event will be posted on our website afterwards: http://www.advancingstates.org/initiatives/national-information-referral-support-center/ira-webinars
The National I&R Support Center will host a webinar on Home Maintenance: Resources from the Here to Stay Program. This webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020, from 3:00-4:00p.m. Eastern time.
ADvancing States Spring Meeting
The 2020 ADvancing States Virtual Spring Meeting will take place online, June 10-11th, for state directors of aging, disabilities, and Medicaid LTSS. This annual roundtable-style discussion symposium will feature sessions that are live webcasted and feature active participation from attendees and panelists. Check out the infographic below for an overview of our Virtual Spring Meeting.
Solutions to Behavioral Health Workforce Shortages and Lack of Funding
This webinar will focus on the national shortage of mental and behavioral health care workers, a problem which is particularly pronounced in rural areas. Participants will learn about efforts to improve recruitment and training in many mental health disciplines. The webinar will also review initiatives such as tele-behavioral health programs and the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program.
This webinar is part of the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging Webinar Series.
Presenter: Ron Manderscheid, Ph.D.
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