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Rethinking Complex Care Measurement: Using Patient- and Staff-Reported Measures

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This webinar, sponsored by CHCS and the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers’ National Center for Complex Health & Social Needs, will feature first-hand experiences and reflections about new innovations in complex care measurement. Representatives from CHCS and Joslyn Levy & Associates will discuss their measures library, which was created to help assess the impact of complex care interventions within pilot sites participating in CHCS’ Advancing Integrated Models (AIM) initiative. Representatives from two of these sites will share their experiences using the library.

A New Standard of Innovation: Findings from the I&R/A Technology Survey

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Join the National I&R Support Center for a webinar on A New Standard of Innovation: Findings from the I&R/A Technology Survey. ADvancing States’ I&R Support Center conducted a national survey of aging and disabilities Information & Referral/Assistance programs during the spring to learn about technology use and trends in the I&R/A field reflecting developments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as longer-term developments.

Get Involved: Volunteer and Advocacy Opportunities with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

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This webinar will discuss the Regional Champions and Ambassador Programs programs within the foundation, the regional champion and ambassador roles, and how individuals interetsed in volunteering can get involved. The Regional Champions Program is comprised of grassroots advocates who want to engage members of congress in issues affecting the paralysis community. The Ambassador Program raises awareness of the National Paralysis Resource Center’s programs and materials at hospitals and rehabilitation centers across the country.
 

Social Isolation & Loneliness for People with Disabilities

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Using the National Survey on Health and Disability, this webinar will disucss trends in social isolation and loneliness among people with disabilities in rural and urban settings. Attendees will hear from Dr. Catherine Ipsen, director of the Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities at the University of Montana Rural Institute and Dr. Gilbert Gimm, Ph.D., associate professor at the Department of Health Administration at George Mason University as they explore how barriers to social participation can lead to social isolation and loneliness among the community.

Community-based Dementia Programs: Learning from Challenges and Sustaining Successes

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This webinar will discuss the types of services and trainings provided by community-based dementia programs, as well as identify methods for sustaining successful program activities. Attendees will hear from Heather Menne, PhD, from the NADRC, Phyllis Roate, MA, from the Illinois Department on Aging and Christy Nishita, PhD, from the University of Hawaiʻi Center on Aging as they share background information about these programs and touch on their personal experiences.
 

Older Adult Learning and Technology: Best Practices and Resources

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Join this webinar to hear from Older Adults Technology Services (OATS), the National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, and Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Each organization will be discussing best practices for teaching older adults technology, educational opportunities and resources for hybrid learning.
 
This webinar will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.
 

Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Transportation: Spotlighting Opportunities Under Section 5310 and Promising Approaches in Rural Areas

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This webinar will give a brief overview of AAA involvement in and funding for transportation programs using data from the latest AAA National Survey. Staff from n4a and NADTC will discuss highlights from the survey and talk about the connection between AAAs and transportation. There will also be spotlights from two rural AAAs who will share their perspectives on the impact of the pandemic on transportation services.
 

Ready Seniors Workshop

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ACL and FEMA Region 2 have partnered to support Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and other organizations that provide services to older adultes meet the increased needs of their communities during the pandemic. This workshop welcomes emergency planners for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, senior community centers, senior housing, adult day care centers, home meal delivery services, charitable organizations, and others who provide community services to attend.
 

Universal Design in Mental Health for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

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Universal design is an inclusive approach that can enhance the ability to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The approach ensures there are a variety of means for making things accessible and presenting information, as well as supports a variety of ways for clients to express information.

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