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In partnership with nursing homes, hospitals, and community-based organizations, two states have developed innovative programs that have assisted over 5,000 people settle back into homes in the community. In this webinar two panels will discuss the core elements of these programs, the role of community service providers, and how states and local partners can overcome barriers. Participants will also learn about funding sources, tools, and tips for replicating these models in their states. 

 

This webinar will provide an overview of the newly approved HARP program for the Older Americans Act Title III-D evidence-based program pre-approved list. HARP is a behavioral intervention that targets fall risk behaviors and home hazards for older adults at high risk of falling through minor home repair, adaptive equipment, task modification, and education and self-management strategies. Register to learn more about HARP, it's benefits for older adults, and more.

 

Join NACSD and NACIDD members, federal leaders, and subject matter experts for a webinar to hear the two committees provide a status update on their work. They will be discussing national public health and medical preparedness, response, and recovery relating to older adults and people with disabilities during disasters.   

 

This webinar will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. 

 

Featuring Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, and other Department leaders, the event will include a presentation on the Department’s recently issued Air Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights as well as other exciting developments on transportation for people with disabilities.

 

This event will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from 2:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. ET.

 

Featuring Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy Taryn Williams and other department leaders, the event will explore the Department of Labor’s efforts to deliver on the promise of the ADA through policies and programs for workers and job seekers with disabilities. CART captioning and ASL interpreter will be available.

 

This event will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, from 10:00 a.m to 10:45 a.m. ET.

 

This webinar will discuss how volunteers can provide support to organizations serving people with dementia and their caregivers through helping them expand their capacity for long-term sustainability. The discussion will focus on how selected dementia programs recruit, train, and retain volunteers by providing them with meaningful work.

 

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, from 1:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m. ET.

 

This session will discuss case studies of common legal aid cases to explore alternatives, ways to ensure effective communications supports, and tools for assessing the client’s mental capacity and their ability to make informed choices. Participants will learn 3-5 less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, “how to” skills and information on how to assist clients in accessing less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, and tools for effective communication with their client(s).