Legal Assistance and the Aging Services Network: Strengthening Partnerships and Communication

Older adults often require both legal and non-legal interventions to resolve issues they face. This webinar will focus on the importance of collaboration between legal assistance providers and the aging services network. Presenters will provide an overview of Older Americans Act programs and structure; highlight promising practices for connecting legal services with the aging and disability network; and discuss specific collaborative projects in North Dakota.

 

Presenters: 

• Sarah Galvan, Senior Staff Attorney at Justice in Aging 

• Michelle Gayette, Assistant Director of the North Dakota Aging Services Division 

• Richard LeMay, Executive Director of Legal Services of North Dakota