Elsevier/DirectCourse will be hosting free virtual screenings of the 44 minute long film, “Invaluable: The Unrecognized Profession of Direct Support," starting on January 12, 2022 and running through out the new year.
Valerie Bradley, Founder and President Emerita of Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) will be joining as a guest speaker with Olivia Sullivan, from Elsevier/DirectCourse, to watch “Of the Community,” a 28 minute film depicting stories of community inclusion from eight individuals and their families. During this screening, attendees and speakers will have the opportunity to:
For many people with disabilities and their families, future financial planning is overwhelming and challenging. They sometimes struggle to navigate complex and siloed systems to find professionals who have the knowledge and experience needed to help them secure their finances, benefits, and futures.
During this session, speakers will present the results of a national study and share what surveyors learned about people’s experiences and some challenges related to future financial planning, as well as solutions that help their planning efforts.
The National Disability Institute is hosting an event to celebrate more than five years of financial inclusion leadership at the intersection of race, ethnicity, and disability. NDI will highlight the work the institute has done with its disability partners and organizations to address economic and racial equity. Participants can also expect to:
RIC is hosting a webinar featuring speakers from health plans that serve individuals dually eligible for bot Medicare and Medicaid. Speakers will share strategies for engaging members who are hard-to-reach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Webinar participants can expect to identify strategies for:
ASA is hosting a webinar as a part of the Aging and Disability Business Institute Series. The Aging and Disability Business Institute is a collaboration with ASA and USAging. Presenters will highlight findings from the fourth survey on community-based organization (CBO) healthcare contracting and discuss trends in healthcare partners, services delivered, payment structure and other topics.
Participants of this webinar will be able to:
ACL is hosting a virtual Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) meeting for Fall 2021. The Elder Justice Coordinating Council convenes leaders from across the federal government to discuss and address elder justice issues. The Council is comprised of leaders focused on administering programs related to abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation with federal department, agencies, and entities.
This meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET.
NCAPPS is hosting a webinar discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to address issues about health disparities, inaccessibility, ableism, and community engagement. Panelists consisting of people with disabilities, family members, direct support professionals, and advocates will share how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people with disabilities. Panelists will also share their perspectives on how to make the “new normal” more inclusive of people with disabilities.
